Hey man, props for using your brain. I know that seems kinda sarcastic but I really mean it. It's inspiring to see people figuring out their own solutions and even more so to have a video as a guide. I get bummed out every once in a while when I can't solve my problems and little clips like these always seem to jumpstart my own ingenuity. I really appreciate you taking time to make this video. Thanks
I REALLY appreciate your comment! This is really what I hope for when making these videos. It's always good to see other solutions it gets me going too!
Thank you!!! I had the same issue, and thanks to your video I was able to figure out what was happening and solve the issue. You were right, on my case 2 of the gears teeth were broken and they were engaged on the opposite gear, therefore blocking the gears perfect fit. One tip, is that instead of a paper clip, I've used a screwdriver with magnetic tip, so after trying a couple minutes the broken teeth stick to the magnetic tip and you are able to pull them out to clean the system. Thanks again!
My 1999 Ford explorer sport passenger seat only stays reclined... it won't lock into the upright position. I ordered a new recline lever and it was still the same problem. Anybody have any ideas?
Hey Brian, having trouble with a driver side seat that just keeps folding in towards the steering wheel. It wont stay in upright position. Any idea how bad this is to fix?
Had a seat lever break off, which really sucks because like a bad gear you'd need to buy a whole new seat rack as its pretty much a package deal. WD is a helpful maintenance procedure as the seat rack recliner can get quite rusty and dusty. There's usually a bolt in the cover of the mechanism at the center of the reclining mechanism. The cover is quite flexible which can be taken off with a Philips head. This would have helped to dissect the problem more effectively.
I used wd 40 then I used Dust Off that is a can of compressed gas to spray the gunk off. This is the compressed air in a can used for electronics. It worked thanks!
I have the opposite problem 😭 My seat won't stay upright and it needs propped up from the backseat for me to be able to drive and even then I can't get it to where I need
I have a 2002 Honda Accord and this worked perfectly, I had a driver's front seat that I reclined and when I pulled up the handle to get the seat back to the upright position, the seat would not lock in place, when I checked the mechanism there was a broken tooth and part of the tooth was bent up toward the other tooth preventing the cam lock to engage all the teeth, I used a small pick tool to clear the tooth piece and It locked right in place. Thanks so much for the info.
Brian have question? I have an Hyundai Elektra. it's stuck in the recline position. hit lever. just stays reclined. I watched video about how your Honda in able to recline think they are similar problem s let me know. thanks Joe
I hope my solution helps you fix. Hard to say without more info. What year is your car? If it's doing the same thing as mine and it has same setup might be same fix. Try what I did let me know I can see if I can help after your reply.
I have a 2002 Nissan maxima, the driver's seat let's down all the way on the passenger seat and I can't get it to sit upright, Can you help me figure out how to fix this.
I have a 93 Integra and my seat is is reclined too far back now. When I move it forward and then move it back it won't stop where yours did, it goes like 3 notches back and I can hardly reach my shifter. Any ideas how to fix it??
It's possible they are similar. I was looking online to see the seats and they look similar but I didn't have a clear picture of the side where the mechanism is. From my experience with cars all manufacturers have different seats but some might use the same tech so the only way to know is to find a Clio and see.
I just bought a car too and it was horribly gross. I was moving the seat back to get a good cleaning but now the passenger seat is busted. It won't even lock now. It just flops back 100% recliners. And it's IN the chair, not covered with plastic like yours.
+Ashley Brewer :( Can you take the plastic part off? you might have to take it to a trusted mechanic or body shop and have them look at it. Hopefully nothing is permanently broken or else you would have to purchase a new mechanism or possibly seat. Any good shop should have no problem showing you the broken part before charging you. Just ask them.
With my luck that's what I'll have to do. This car has so many problems lol I'm shocked they were able to fix everything else wrong with it. Thanks for the advice.
I got an 01 dodge intrepid and my driver seat fell back. It makes the same noise as yours and I can move it freely. I dont have to press the button. I can pull it all the way up and it will stay but when i put any pressure on it, it falls again.
Shak Bishop Maybe the spring that makes it snap back into place has come off or loose. It has to have something that makes the seat go back to upright. See if there is anything underneath that looks out of place or has fallen off. Let me know what you find. Might have to get under there and put it back on or take the seat out to get a closer look...
Thank you very much! I solved it just like you explained. A broken tooth stuck in the gear. I took it out using a small screw driver scratching around, without even seeing clearly because it was quite difficult to see it at all but in the end it fell off the gear. I thought i would have to spend lots of money until i found your video. Thank you again.
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Hey man, props for using your brain. I know that seems kinda sarcastic but I really mean it. It's inspiring to see people figuring out their own solutions and even more so to have a video as a guide. I get bummed out every once in a while when I can't solve my problems and little clips like these always seem to jumpstart my own ingenuity. I really appreciate you taking time to make this video. Thanks
I REALLY appreciate your comment! This is really what I hope for when making these videos. It's always good to see other solutions it gets me going too!
All that hair probably lubricates the teeth.
Great video. My 2006 Lancer seems to have a nice metal plate covering up mine (maybe to protect it) so I've got some more work in store for me.
Good luck! Put a rag under the seat to catch any drips and spray it with wd40 or something maybe that will loosen it up and dislodge it.
Thank you!!! I had the same issue, and thanks to your video I was able to figure out what was happening and solve the issue. You were right, on my case 2 of the gears teeth were broken and they were engaged on the opposite gear, therefore blocking the gears perfect fit. One tip, is that instead of a paper clip, I've used a screwdriver with magnetic tip, so after trying a couple minutes the broken teeth stick to the magnetic tip and you are able to pull them out to clean the system. Thanks again!
That's awesome!!! so glad you got it fixed and thanks, that's a great tip with the magnetic screwdriver (or anything) to get the broken tooth out!
My 1999 Ford explorer sport passenger seat only stays reclined... it won't lock into the upright position. I ordered a new recline lever and it was still the same problem. Anybody have any ideas?
Man, I wish I knew! So it will go down but not back up? Or it won't stay up? Maybe there's a spring that's broken
Me tooo
What did you do
I can't literally drive it
My drivers side
How much did it cost
Man, my 95 toyota corolla has same problem and it seems as if the teeth wont lock. Aaargh so annoying. Tried the lube but still it wont lock in place.
Dang I'm sorry. I hope something works for you!
Hey Brian, having trouble with a driver side seat that just keeps folding in towards the steering wheel. It wont stay in upright position. Any idea how bad this is to fix?
Thank you so much, this also fixed my 02 accord! my back thanks you!
Yes! Awesome! Makes me super happy to hear! Please sub to me!
Thanks Brian I’m going to try that on my 1996 Celica. Right now I have to drive almost vertically upright
Legend🔥
Had a seat lever break off, which really sucks because like a bad gear you'd need to buy a whole new seat rack as its pretty much a package deal. WD is a helpful maintenance procedure as the seat rack recliner can get quite rusty and dusty. There's usually a bolt in the cover of the mechanism at the center of the reclining mechanism. The cover is quite flexible which can be taken off with a Philips head. This would have helped to dissect the problem more effectively.
+slvrserfr Were you able to re attach the seat lever? That would suck to have no lever lol. Yeah, lubrication can help a lot of hassle
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I used wd 40 then I used Dust Off that is a can of compressed gas to spray the gunk off. This is the compressed air in a can used for electronics. It worked thanks!
Thank you very. It solved my problem too. Thanks a lot.
TLDR: WD-40
Gdmnt you slow af
u saved me, im thinking of buying new seat because of this problem.. thank you.
Awesome!!! I’m gonna try this on my trucks driver seat
I have the opposite problem 😭 My seat won't stay upright and it needs propped up from the backseat for me to be able to drive and even then I can't get it to where I need
I have a 2002 Honda Accord and this worked perfectly, I had a driver's front seat that I reclined and when I pulled up the handle to get the seat back to the upright position, the seat would not lock in place, when I checked the mechanism there was a broken tooth and part of the tooth was bent up toward the other tooth preventing the cam lock to engage all the teeth, I used a small pick tool to clear the tooth piece and It locked right in place. Thanks so much for the info.
You gave me an idea and it worked thank u
Thanks heaps mate. Fixed in 20 seconds after watching this. Xxx
Awesome!!!!!!!!!
What's up with the tissue?
Brian have question? I have an Hyundai Elektra. it's stuck in the recline position. hit lever. just stays reclined. I watched video about how your Honda in able to recline think they are similar problem s let me know. thanks Joe
I hope my solution helps you fix. Hard to say without more info. What year is your car? If it's doing the same thing as mine and it has same setup might be same fix. Try what I did let me know I can see if I can help after your reply.
I will give it a try thanks
Hey thanks for the tip will find someone to help me cause machaical bills.
Thumbs up!
I have a 2002 Nissan maxima, the driver's seat let's down all the way on the passenger seat and I can't get it to sit upright, Can you help me figure out how to fix this.
VERA MOORER Can you post a video and send me the link?
did you ever fix this? i have the same problem
I have a 93 Integra and my seat is is reclined too far back now. When I move it forward and then move it back it won't stop where yours did, it goes like 3 notches back and I can hardly reach my shifter. Any ideas how to fix it??
Without seeing it it's really hard to say. Can you post a quick video of what's wrong?
Same thing happen to my 90 intergra today. Should i switch the other seat ?
What if it’s in a surburban how can I fix it
Hard to know without seeing it.
is it the same set up for a 2004 renault clio?
It's possible they are similar. I was looking online to see the seats and they look similar but I didn't have a clear picture of the side where the mechanism is. From my experience with cars all manufacturers have different seats but some might use the same tech so the only way to know is to find a Clio and see.
I just bought a car too and it was horribly gross. I was moving the seat back to get a good cleaning but now the passenger seat is busted. It won't even lock now. It just flops back 100% recliners. And it's IN the chair, not covered with plastic like yours.
+Ashley Brewer :( Can you take the plastic part off? you might have to take it to a trusted mechanic or body shop and have them look at it. Hopefully nothing is permanently broken or else you would have to purchase a new mechanism or possibly seat. Any good shop should have no problem showing you the broken part before charging you. Just ask them.
With my luck that's what I'll have to do. This car has so many problems lol I'm shocked they were able to fix everything else wrong with it. Thanks for the advice.
Ashley Brewer You're welcome. What kind of car is it?
+sellyourgift 2005 GT Cruiser
Ah. If it's a convertible just lay back and enjoy the sun ;)
Very Good!!! Thank You...
Excellent, did you have the same problem?
Thxx man I'm gonna try this tomorrow
How did it work?
@@ItsBrianHi still couldn't get it
@@silveriolopez1125 For real? Darn. Use air or magnet or something!
its a miracle!
Hallelujah!
I got an 01 dodge intrepid and my driver seat fell back. It makes the same noise as yours and I can move it freely. I dont have to press the button. I can pull it all the way up and it will stay but when i put any pressure on it, it falls again.
Shak Bishop Maybe the spring that makes it snap back into place has come off or loose. It has to have something that makes the seat go back to upright. See if there is anything underneath that looks out of place or has fallen off. Let me know what you find. Might have to get under there and put it back on or take the seat out to get a closer look...
Thank you very much! I solved it just like you explained. A broken tooth stuck in the gear. I took it out using a small screw driver scratching around, without even seeing clearly because it was quite difficult to see it at all but in the end it fell off the gear. I thought i would have to spend lots of money until i found your video. Thank you again.
Awesome!!! Makes me feel very happy!