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Seat motor failure...what to check? 850

posted by  someone claiming to be seany on  Wed Nov 26 11:48 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Well after 8 years and 150k miles my thigh motor has stopped working. When I move the thigh adjustment part of the switch, I hear a click both in the raise and lower position. Every other motor works fine. I recently had my seats removed for a carpet refurbishment, but it worked well until now. Any cheap way to fix? Or troubleshoot to start? Thanks in advance.

Sean

'96 850T-5R
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    Seat motor failure...what to check? 850

    posted by  kirkpzed on  Wed Dec 17 16:39 CST 2003
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    My dad's Z3 had a "failed motor" in the fully eleveated position (he's 5'0") and the kind dealer offered to replace the entire "works" for $800. I removed the seat, careful to disconnect some sensors related to the air bag and with a wrench was able to loosen the stuck worm gear.

    Just something to consider.

    I saved him $100 by only charging $700.







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    Seat motor failure...what to check? 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be captain hook on  Wed Nov 26 12:36 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    sounds like a switch maybe?







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