General GM Chat When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made. Chat about all things GM (and related cars). Off-topic stuff should be in the Lounge, and all Model specific mechanical problems should be posted in the proper forum.

Problem with drivers seat

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-10-2004, 02:50 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
driverjohn2005's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Bonney Lake/Ellensburg, Washington- WCBF '04, '05, '06, '07 Survivor-
Posts: 7,099
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
driverjohn2005 is on a distinguished road
Default Problem with drivers seat

the drivers seat back seems to be "loose"?! It'* like a support piece gave out?! It still holds me but the back support towards the consol starts to give when i put pressure on it. Anyone got sugestions?

please tell me this is an easy fix......
Old 07-10-2004, 11:11 AM
  #2  
BANNED
 
harofreak00's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Purgatory
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
harofreak00 is on a distinguished road
Default

exactly what part of the seat are you talking about. the side supports or the back. if its the side or lumbar, then it might have to do with your compressor
Old 07-10-2004, 01:20 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
 
SD-421's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Woodbridge, NJ
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
SD-421 is on a distinguished road
Default

I think I have the same problem, it'* the recliner, when I recline the driver seat the right side of the seat back dosen't lock when you release the recliner handle so the seat back moves on the right side. The only time when the driver seat back is stable and lock when the driver seat is in the up right position. The seat back is pretty secure, I will most likely remove the seat today and see if there is a adjustment I can do.I have bucket seats.
Old 07-10-2004, 04:33 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
 
SD-421's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Woodbridge, NJ
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
SD-421 is on a distinguished road
Default

I'm back, I had remove the driver'* seat and inspected the recline mechanism and cable. It works something similar to disk brakes, there is a clamp made of spring steel I guess and there are springs coiled around a steel rod that attaches to the seat back.
When you pull up the recline lever a cable pulls back the clamp and releases the steel rod. Whe the recline lever is release a large spring on the left side drivers seat pushes the seat back forward and cause the lever to come to a true seated position. The problem with mine and maybe with your seat also. The recline lever is not seated. after I remove my seat and inspected the recline mech..and couldn't fine anything wrong. I re-installed the seat and happened to find the problem by accident.

So I hope this helps.

Pictures are on page 3 on my webpage.
Old 07-11-2004, 03:05 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
driverjohn2005's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Bonney Lake/Ellensburg, Washington- WCBF '04, '05, '06, '07 Survivor-
Posts: 7,099
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
driverjohn2005 is on a distinguished road
Default

well, i have the 9 way power seats.....

It isn't the same, thanks though......

I'm talking about the seat back......
Old 07-11-2004, 07:49 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Damemorder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Texarkana, Texas
Posts: 6,042
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Damemorder is on a distinguished road
Default

You mean the little air inflated peice on the side? If it'* just one side it'* going to be hell to fix.

If ya mean the actual back of the seat, does it go easy like or can you feel the gears jumping?
Old 07-11-2004, 01:47 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
driverjohn2005's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Bonney Lake/Ellensburg, Washington- WCBF '04, '05, '06, '07 Survivor-
Posts: 7,099
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
driverjohn2005 is on a distinguished road
Default

the actual back of the seat. it moves easily, not racheting or anything like that. the power seat controls still work......
Old 07-11-2004, 02:16 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
Certified Car Nut
 
BonneMeMN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 15,928
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
BonneMeMN is on a distinguished road
Default

The ratchet on one side doesn't work?
Old 07-11-2004, 02:20 PM
  #9  
Junior Member
Posts like a Ricer Type-R
 
willwren's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
willwren is on a distinguished road
Default

We don't have ratchets on the side. Full power, no levers or handles at all.

DJ, if you don't get it fixed before you go, we can take a look at it here. I have minor problems with the recline functions on both of my seats (intermittently). Might be a good opportunity to dig into both cars.
Old 07-12-2004, 12:55 AM
  #10  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
driverjohn2005's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Bonney Lake/Ellensburg, Washington- WCBF '04, '05, '06, '07 Survivor-
Posts: 7,099
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
driverjohn2005 is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by willwren
DJ, if you don't get it fixed before you go, we can take a look at it here. I have minor problems with the recline functions on both of my seats (intermittently). Might be a good opportunity to dig into both cars.
k, that'* prob the best option. i'm gonna try and look into it a bit more.......
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MooseGundr
1992-1999
9
04-20-2006 03:36 PM
marks73ta
Audio (and aftermarket electronics)
3
11-08-2005 01:19 AM
Jhiim
2000-2005
14
05-25-2005 09:20 PM
artk
1992-1999
7
07-22-2004 10:49 AM
CaptainB
1992-1999
5
04-12-2003 02:45 PM



Quick Reply: Problem with drivers seat



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:22 AM.