Questions tagged [seat]
For any questions about the seats fitted to a car - for SEAT cars, use the seat-cars tag
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Broken seat tilt handler
I wanted to change the tilt handler and managed to dismantle the broken one but I think the cable holder plastic is missing and the cable always slips aside.
Should I put on the new handle or it has ...
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Replaced drivers side seat 2009 chevy malibu, new seat does not have side airbag
I have a 2009 chevy malibu with the collapsed driver seat. I replaced the seat with a very similar seat from a 2008 chevy malibu, it does not have the side airbag like the previous seat did so the ...
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Clutch issue Seat Leon
Today I have noticed that every time I press the clutch it makes a loud sound- as if you are pressing a manual on/off button (not sure how else the explain the sound)
I stopped driving it just in case ...
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What is this under-seat part on a '99 GMC Sierra, and can it be repaired?
This part of the driver's side broke off so the left side of the seat collapses a few inches down on that side. It's part of the seat power height system so I'm guessing a 'seat-height adjuster'? It ...
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Seat Mii: intermittent, now permanent electric power steering fault
One year ago I bought a used Seat Mii. From time to time I had problems with the (electromechanical, not hydraulic) power steering: it would stop working and its red light would come up. Turning off ...
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2003 Toyota Camry Seat won't move back into upright position
My 2003 Toyota Camry seat is having issues where if you tilt for the seat to lean back it goes but when you tilt for the seat to return to an upright position it won't go.
All I hear is the motor when ...
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Installing after-market seats
So, I want to upgrade my standard seats (Leon Cupra MK3, same platform as Golf 7). Being a newbie, I thought I go online, I select a seat model I like, I fill in the car model and just put it in my ...
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Seat Leon 1P (2012) sometimes shuts down the engine after starting
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For about a year I have been observing the following behavior. After starting the engine, sometimes the RPM would dip very slowly until the engine begins to stumble and then shuts down.
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Color 'Swatches' and dye kit for Leather & Vinyl?
I would like to be able to refurbish worn out leather and vinyl interiors for a broad range of vehicles. I think the pros might use a collection of 'swatch' colors on a string to match a color and ...
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How to clean heated car seats
My car has heated seats so it has all these little ventilation holes in them
A child spilled her drink in the seat and some of it seeped through the holes. What would be the best way to ensure that ...
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Are 2003-2004 Camry Power Seats Interchangeable?
My 2003 Camry Drivers Power Seat stuck in the furthest back position and will not move forward. I've read many of the same problems on here and removed the seat to find the problem. The 'left' side of ...
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What is the name of the resetting ratchet component found most often in head rests?
There is a component which I've seen most often in car seat headrests which acts as a ratchet. You can pull the headrest forward and it will lock at steps until you pull it too far, and it will reset ...
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SEAT Alhambra (2014) spare wheel
I have a SEAT Alhambra (2014) which does not come with a spare wheel. I want to buy a cheap spare wheel (2nd hand maybe), that I can keep in my garage for emergencies but I have no clue about these ...
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Replacing faulty window motor from another VAG car
I own Seat Ibiza 1.4 petrol, and front passengers window motor is not working and I have to replace it. The part number is 6R0959802EE. I want to buy a used part instead of a new one to save some ...
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2002 Toyota Camry driver's side power seat one side stuck
I have an issue with my driver's side power seat. The side closest to the center console is stuck all the way back but the left side works just fine.
Here's what I've tried so far:
Took the seat out ...
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Can a car seat be swapped for a more comfortable one
If I have a car that has a poor quality car seat can it be changed to one with better back support or does it need to be a seat from the same manufacturer?
Although it's possible to buy attachment ...
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(2004 Lincoln Navigator) How do I fix the side of the drivers seat?
https://imgur.com/a/gmYHlmh
All the buttons work I just don’t know how to get this thing back into place. My mom said the truck was broken into and they damaged the seat in the process.
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Aftermarket seats
The drivers seat in my 2011 Honda Civic causes me back and knee pain. The rest of the vehicle is fine, so I can't justify getting another one. I've spent much time fiddling with the adjustments, as ...
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How to pull out a stuck third row seat on a Volvo XC90 MY2007?
The left third row seat on a '07 Volvo XC90 is stuck underneath the collapsible backrest. Looking from the trunk from behind the seat, it seems to be stuck on the right rail, it won't budge at all. ...
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'12 Honda CR-V rear seat removal [duplicate]
Can someone pls provide instructions for removing the bottom part of the rear seats on a 4th gen CR-V? Maybe provide service manual illustrations?
I found instructions on this forum for removing the ...
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How to stow and go with the middle or 2nd row seats on 2017 Grand Caravan?
I bought a 2017 Dodge Minivan and I always thought that I should be able to stow away and go my 2nd row seats, but I tried to do that for the first time since I bought the minivan. I simply can't fold ...
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Replacement of bottom part of Sharan 2nd row seats
We have a VW Sharan 2014 and the 2nd row window seats have integrated booster seats. This car has been involved in an accident and it's been written off.
We are looking into buying a Seat Alhambra ...
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o2 sensor problem
I have a SEAT Toledo 1.6L 16V with engine code AZD.
I was getting an error code for the Bank1 Sensor1 because of a blown fuse but I didn't know that then and I replaced the Bank1 Sensor 1 with this ...
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Seat occupancy sensor malfunction VW Jetta 2008
I have a problem with the passenger seat occupancy sensor. It doesn't understand if someone is seating and the seat belt warning light doesn't turn on if the passenger is not wearing his seat belt. ...
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underseat lighting that goes on when door opens or with switch
I'm looking for a wiring diagram that will allow my under seat LED lights to turn on when the car door opens, or with a switch.
I am planning on tapping into an existing light that goes on when the ...
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Circuits for non existent devices
My Honda Accord 2003 coupe (v6) came with optional Passenger’s Power Seat Recline and Passenger’s Power Seat Slide. I don't have these features, but I see the fuses in the fuse box are in place. These ...
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What would make an alternator produce flutuating voltage
The car is a 2013 Seat Mii with start/stop functionality.
The alternator is faulty as the output (measured at the alternator on an oscilloscope after the regulator) fluctuates between 3V and 14.5V in ...
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2013 Ford Fusion - Power Seats only move on one side
My Ford Fusion's driver side power seat has recently been acting up. It will only move on one track as the other track seems halted. This causes a "pivoting" motion when moving the seat forward as it'...
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Installing a 3rd row seat from a 3rd gen Explorer in a 2nd gen Explorer
According to Wikipedia, some 2nd generation Ford Explorers were equipped with 3rd row seats beginning in 1997. I'm wondering how different these seats are from those found in 3rd generation Explorers, ...
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2014 honda crv rear seat removal
I need to remove rear seats from my 2014 Honda CRV. Looked online but was not able to find an answer on how to do it. Can someone point me in the right direction?
When posting an answer please take ...
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Rubber ring near sway bar bushing
I have noticed a rubber ring just before my swaybar bushing. The ring is badly damaged and needs replacing - however, I have no idea what it is called and thus cannot find a replacement.
Could ...
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My seat belt alarm/sounder no longer functions - 2004 Carolla
My 2004 Carolla seat belt alarm/sounder no longer sounds, but seat belt light on dash works fine (goes off when seat belt inserted). Where is the sound/alarm located ?
This problem started after ...
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Car seat re-foaming
I'm looking to re-foam our driver and passenger seats as the foam internal to the seat is a bit old and can feel the frame coming through, making the drive a bit uncomfortable on long journeys.
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'04 Seat Cordoba makes a rythmic pulsating sound
I got a '04 1.4 Seat Cordoba here (340k on the odo!) and it makes a rythmic pulsating sound. The sound occurs under all conditions; warm/cold engine, low/high engine load etc.
At first I thought I ...
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Opel Astra J: passenger seat belt warning isn't working, does it affect airbags?
I have an 2013 Opel Astra J, recently noticed that the seat belt warning chime for the passenger seat doesn't work (I don't have any other indication except for that chime), driver's seat chime and ...
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Honda CB125F GLR 2015 stuck seat
My brother's Honda CB125F has its seat locked in and turning the key has no effect so it is stuck.
What is the best way to go about opening it up so we can fix the mechanism?
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Do the VW T5 seats fit on the T6
Do the older T5 VW Kombi rear seats (benches) fit on the newer T6 Crewbus?
I want to know specifically about those "clip-on/removable" seats and NOT the sliding or swivelling seats of the Caravelle.
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Gel seat modification for KTM Duke 200 [closed]
I am looking to modify (or seat cover) my KTM 200 seat. I am looking to make my seat (rider and pillon) more comfortable for longer rides above 100km (max I have done is 900km in a day). Could you ...
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Repair Hole In Seat
I have a 96 ford explorer and my drivers seat on the front left side has gotten so worn that the metal is sticking out and is begin to wear my slacks that I am wearing. Have ruined 2 pairs from the ...
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How to add a rear bench seat to a Chevy Express cargo van?
I have a 2003 Chevy Express cargo van (3500 long wheel base) that I need to add a rear bench seat to. This van is replacing an older passenger van of the same type that is currently being used for ...
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How to quiet a noisy passenger seat?
I've noticed recently that my passenger seat is quite noisy. The highways I drive on for work are bumpy and uneven, and the passenger seat seems to shake a lot. It makes a constant rattling or tapping ...
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Find interior width of cars for three car seats
Does anyone know (other than a tape measure!) of where I can find the interior width from door to door of the rear seats of various car models?
I want to fit three car seats in the back, which ...
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Bench spring broken at 90' curve
Mid 70's Chevy truck bench seat.
Drivers side spring is broken at the 90 degree CURVED portion of the spring and don't have any welding tools:
In this video, he uses cable clamps (Ferrules) to re-...
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Am I doing something wrong the way I'm entering/leaving my car?
I have finaly got my factory new SEAT Leon and it is great.
But as it is that new, I try to handle it like a raw egg.
So especially one thing confuses me, as for me it hurts (speaking here literarly) ...
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Can I fix the power seat in my ML430 myself?
My 1999 ML430 is on its last legs, and one of the issues is that the power driver's seat is stuck in one position, all the way at the back and partially reclined (my husband can drive it now, but ...
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Seat heater fuse at 12V even when ignition is off?
I'm looking for a fuse in my 2015 Honda Odyssey that is 0v when ignition is off. I thought the passenger side seat heater should be the one but I tested 12 V when ignition is off. Is this normal?
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Wrinkled seat cover. Solution?
I have a seat cover that was installed by someone who didn't do a very good job. The result is what we have in the picture below. Is there any way of fixing the wrinkle without removing the whole ...
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2004 Crown Vic seat belt tensioner won't extend
2004 Crown Vic had right rear door replaced, they didn't hang hinges carefully and door wouldn't open easily. I unbolted the front seat belt pretensioner from the door post to access the lower hinge ...
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What can you expect after applying leather protection? [closed]
Brought a new car with leather protection, the brochure only says lifetime protection against
cracking, splitting and discolouration caused by the harmful effects of ultra violet light
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Toyota Camry 2003 drive seat won't move forward
We have a 2003 Toyota Camry. Its driver seat power track won't move forward as it turns to the right after about 1/4 inch movement and cannot go forward. However, it does go backwards all the way. ...
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