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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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My 1987 passenger side power seat will not move front to back,etc. Cable is good motor runs and spins cable. Whats up with this? All other 6 way functions well
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 01:04 AM
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the gears inside the track needs lubricating if they are not already stripped.
I had to replace my seat track on the driver's side. not a big problem. took me all of 45 minutes.
cost me 79.00 off of ebay for the replacement.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:25 AM
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Thanks for the reply, sounds like replacing track seems to be the fix
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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I have an 87' with this EXACT problem. Now I know. I was guessing that maybe it just got off the track considering the motor still runs. That reply made sense
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More than likely it's the plastic parts inside the seat transmission that are toast. I'd suggest getting a rebuilt unit from Keen or one of the other CF vendors. Getting a used one would be a short-term fix, since the parts get brittle with age, and you'll likely just have to do it again. BTW, you don't need to get the whole seat track, just the trans.

Do a search here. There are a number of threads with good info.
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