Seat motor

[3hcp]

Hi all,
my seat motor on the drivers side is struggling to move fore/aft, up/down and backrest are ok. I understand that if it fails completely you can’t remove the seat.
Does anyone know how to remove the seat and replace motor?
I have bought a Porsche seat frame with motors which I believe are the same.
thanks
H

 

[joered]

Hi it looks like you have a similar model as mine (2003 cabriolet) OK to get the seat out it only take 4 bolts two at the front and two at the back. depending how your seat is at the moment you should be able to see the bolts at the end of each runner. (the front bolts may have a cover on just pull it off)

If the seat is just sticking/sluggish it may just need oil or grease to get it going. if you do want to take the seat out you will need to disconnect the battery after you have undid the bolts.

Under the seat is two terminal electrical blocks just pull them apart

I f you want to replace the motor then let me know and i will guide you through the process

Joe

 

[safrane]

The motors and gears tend to get full of fluff. Mix that with the grease and you get a struggling movement.

Im sure someone will add a puerile comment to the above

 

[Brendan]

The motors and gears tend to get full of fluff. Mix that with the grease and you get a struggling movement.

Im sure someone will add a puerile comment to the above

Sorry, can't think of anything!

 

[Zep]

The motors and gears tend to get full of fluff. Mix that with the grease and you get a struggling movement.

Im sure someone will add a puerile comment to the above

@Felonious Crud is the resident lubricant expert, so this is his wheelhouse.

 

[Zep]

Hi all,
my seat motor on the drivers side is struggling to move fore/aft, up/down and backrest are ok. I understand that if it fails completely you can’t remove the seat.
Does anyone know how to remove the seat and replace motor?
I have bought a Porsche seat frame with motors which I believe are the same.
thanks
H

If your motors are working, albeit struggling, it’s pretty easy. All the way back for the front bolts and all the way forward for the rear bolts. The bolts will be at the ends of the runners. Then unplug and struggle to lift it out.

Install is, in Haynes manual fashion, the reverse of removal.

 

[joered]

The motors and gears tend to get full of fluff. Mix that with the grease and you get a struggling movement.

Im sure someone will add a puerile comment to the above

Yes for demonstration purpose here we have a bit of fluff struggling with some wool, hope that helps!

 

[Felonious Crud]

The motors and gears tend to get full of fluff. Mix that with the grease and you get a struggling movement.

Im sure someone will add a puerile comment to the above

@Felonious Crud is the resident lubricant expert, so this is his wheelhouse.

Step aside, I can assist here!

It sounds as though Peter has an over-enthusiastic fluffer, some dirty old grease and a bit of a wriggler. Based on what @dem maser has told me, one can overdo the grease. In situations where much lively fluffing has occurred, it's important not only to moderate the quantity but also to get the right type of lubricant. Chunky peanut butter is niche, but worth trying, but if you really want your seat to glide smoothly back and forth on its mountings then you can't can't beat a fistful of HT Ultra.

 

[midlifecrisis]

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[MarkMas]

Step aside, I can assist here!

It sounds as though Peter has an over-enthusiastic fluffer, some dirty old grease and a bit of a wriggler. Based on what @dem maser has told me, one can overdo the grease. In situations where much lively fluffing has occurred, it's important not only to moderate the quantity but also to get the right type of lubricant. Chunky peanut butter is niche, but worth trying, but if you really want your seat to glide smoothly back and forth on its mountings then you can't can't beat a fistful of HT Ultra.

 

[Felonious Crud]

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Fixed it for you, Mark.