The Crocodile Hunter

The passenger front seat in my car has started slowly reclining as i drive along. Its as if rattles itself down.

Not exacly a massive problem as you just wind it back up but it's annoying me.

I haven't had a chance to see exactly what the problem is but can anyone give me any tips? I assume something just needs tightening? Its seems to be getting worse?

Thanks

Gazzonator

iTrader: (9)

Mine does this as well!!

Guinnless

Mine too

rdvil

From what I've read, they tend to recline a bit even when new. I know I have to wind up the drivers seat up a bit occasionally. If anyone has any tips as to reducing the tendency, I'd be interested to hear as well.

steppy

Mine also do this

Ridgey

iTrader: (5)

Check out frasers resto thread (red saff), he's just fixed his.

The Crocodile Hunter

It's not just me then!

The winder on the passenger seat is really lose, as if whatever holds it all together isn't tight enough.

I've had the car 11 years and its only started doing it recently.

I'll find the thread on the red car, cheers

Ridgey

iTrader: (5)

A fibrous washer fallen apart and the mech becomes loose I think.

rdvil

Wow! I gotta look into this, can't believe it would be so simple! Then again, most things in life are, it just takes someone to figure them out first.

The Crocodile Hunter

Well I've had a look and sure enough the fibre washer was in two pieces and had fallen out.

I found an o ring that looked suitable so have given that a go.

I bet the drivers seat is the same but you just dont notice it as it won't rattle down whilst sitting in it

The Crocodile Hunter

Well after driving the car it appears to be sorted!

Can't believe it was so easy to sort, it's been annoying me for about 2 years!

fraser9764

iTrader: (3)

For anyone else with this problem, this is the washer that falls out



If you remove the recliner knob, and plastic trim,


You need to remove the circlip and washer, and replace with an o'ring or similar

steppy

Great stuff frazer I'll get it done on mine

lee2cossies

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Mine does the same too, good info il have a look into that.

SmudgerByName

Anyone know what size washers/"o" ring is required?? At work at the moment and should be able to get hold of one here

The Crocodile Hunter

I still can't believe this was so simple to sort out

I've been winding the seat back up for ages over a 10 min job!

Paul_RS

iTrader: (4)

Does this stop the seat rattling?

jc2000e

mine also does this, i'll get it sorted now i know how.

fraser9764

iTrader: (3)

Yes