power seat gears?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Orlando FL
This is what initially worked for me making the rear come up before disassembly. Remove the seat pad so you can see the gear box and motors. There are 3 cables (in plastic) that spin like a speedometer cable. The middle cable is the one that moves the seat forward. Move the cable up, down or sideways. In each position hit the switch to move the seat forward. Possible one of the positions will catch the gears and you can get it to go forward. It’s the wiggle method, try different positions 
That’s my only and best suggestion, best of luck.
That’s my only and best suggestion, best of luck.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 1,161
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From: Fernandina Beach Florida
This is what initially worked for me making the rear come up before disassembly. Remove the seat pad so you can see the gear box and motors. There are 3 cables (in plastic) that spin like a speedometer cable. The middle cable is the one that moves the seat forward. Move the cable up, down or sideways. In each position hit the switch to move the seat forward. Possible one of the positions will catch the gears and you can get it to go forward. It’s the wiggle method, try different positions
That’s my only and best suggestion, best of luck.
That’s my only and best suggestion, best of luck.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,113
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From: LaUgH, mOrE!
That's some good welding & work pcColt. Thanks for the work there and the analysis.
At this point it doesn't look too hopeful for us mortals to simply repair and have work for a long time. ...but ya never know, someone might figure it out.
At this point it doesn't look too hopeful for us mortals to simply repair and have work for a long time. ...but ya never know, someone might figure it out.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 2,923
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From: Las Vegas NV
Great pictures. Thanks! It looks like a Sci-Fi movie out-take.
I have a question. Obviously it's age that causes this deterioration. My 92 only has 40K miles and has always been garaged. BUT... The Driver's side will not go front to back. Right now it's all the way back and I feel like a 10 year old trying to reach the pedals. Is there a quick-fix, one-time, way to move the seat forward so that (a)I can reach the pedals
and (b) Buy time to deal this this problem later?...
I have a question. Obviously it's age that causes this deterioration. My 92 only has 40K miles and has always been garaged. BUT... The Driver's side will not go front to back. Right now it's all the way back and I feel like a 10 year old trying to reach the pedals. Is there a quick-fix, one-time, way to move the seat forward so that (a)I can reach the pedals
and (b) Buy time to deal this this problem later?... . Now I have a problem with my passenger seat that will not go back and fort, only up and down
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