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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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After seeing posts about the seat track movement, I wondered if anyone else is having problems with their seat back cocking to one side. Several times when twisting in the seat to reach in back, (only while parked) the right side of the back gives way and is no longer locked in place. I must manually reset the seat back angle to get the disengaged side locked in place. At first I thought it was the bolster of the sports seat giving way, but it's the entire back. This is an 03 Coupe with power sports seats. Hey, I go to the gym and have good lat and pec power, but geeez, this is portable chair kinda flimsy. Guess it's time for the dreaded dealership trip for the "this is normal" warranty excuses! :
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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I had a similar issue on my '99 FRC. In my case it turned out that the seat was off the track. Never realized it was off the track because I dont use the power seat (need all the leg room I can get)
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 11:23 PM
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I've seen posts in the past of broken seat backs. They must have had a bad casting or something.
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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 12:28 AM
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once or twice the back was twisted (cocked) because the two sides were not locked with the same amount of distance . . you have to be careful to make sure the back of the seat is not twisted or it will partially lock and under pressure collapse. I have had no problems after I realized you have to be careful and take your time when adjusting the seat back (which I rarely do)
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