Seat Rake Adjustment Slips While Driving!
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Please forgive me - I've not looked at this at all because it first happened last night and the office has taken priority today :-(
The back of the drivers seat has started slipping when I accelerate hard. The seat itself does not move on the runners. I think it's a standard seat with the standard lever that you pull to adjust the rake. Before I get into it, is it a simple job to get into the mechanism? Is it possible to "tighten" it? Or is it just worn-out and needs replacing?
Thanks
Ian
The back of the drivers seat has started slipping when I accelerate hard. The seat itself does not move on the runners. I think it's a standard seat with the standard lever that you pull to adjust the rake. Before I get into it, is it a simple job to get into the mechanism? Is it possible to "tighten" it? Or is it just worn-out and needs replacing?
Thanks
Ian
Hi Guys
Thanks for the replies. I finally had time this weekend in the daylight and got onto this...
It just needs cleaning up - the release leaver doesn't return under it's own spring and you can't feel when the teeth have engaged, hence the risk of slipping. I adjusted the seat back, held the release leaver down and wiggled the seat back until I felt the teeth engage. I've given the seat back a good wallop and had a cruise around Salisbury, and so far no slippage.
Cheers
Ian
Thanks for the replies. I finally had time this weekend in the daylight and got onto this...
It just needs cleaning up - the release leaver doesn't return under it's own spring and you can't feel when the teeth have engaged, hence the risk of slipping. I adjusted the seat back, held the release leaver down and wiggled the seat back until I felt the teeth engage. I've given the seat back a good wallop and had a cruise around Salisbury, and so far no slippage.
Cheers
Ian
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