Driver's Side Seat Control

[Seano350GT]

Got in my car this morning and found that my seat switch to control the forwards and backwards direction was very stiff, compared to the passenger seat switch. It almost feels like the switch has been pushed down a bit so it's hard to move. It goes forward alright but backwards a lot slower.

Anyone had this problem? If so how did you fix it?

[The Max]

Sounds like the switch is mechanically buggered. Check for any obvious signs of dirt, dust, gunk, etc that may be possibly jamming the switch.

Next, try to loosen it up with some contact cleaner+lubricant - squirting as deep inside the switch as you can. There may be some disassembly involved to remove the switch from its mount and access the innards of the switch with the spray's nozzle. You can get this stuff from Jaycar and the like.

If still no go, then the only fix will be to replace the switch.

[Seano350GT]

Sounds like the switch is mechanically buggered. Check for any obvious signs of dirt, dust, gunk, etc that may be possibly jamming the switch.

Next, try to loosen it up with some contact cleaner+lubricant - squirting as deep inside the switch as you can. There may be some disassembly involved to remove the switch from its mount and access the innards of the switch with the spray's nozzle. You can get this stuff from Jaycar and the like.

If still no go, then the only fix will be to replace the switch.

I will give it a go on the weekend, thanks a lot for the reply mate. It's not a massive issue atm as the seat is in perfect position for myself but if anyone needs to get into the seat behind me or if i need to put something there i can see it becoming a problem for me to get my seat back to where i need it. I gave the switch control unit a bit of a wiggle on my way to work to see if it'd come off easy but i'll need more time to check it out and fix it. Can see obvious signs of dirt and gunk in there i will go on a rampage at autobarn this weekend and snatch up some cleaning products, need to buy more car wash and wax and thinking about buying an electric waxer thingy too.

[The Max]

Careful with the buffing machines. You really need to master the motions with it as having it at too high a speed and left on one spot for too long will result in excessive heating of the paint to the point where it discolours.

That's why I prefer to do it all by hand. Sure it kills my arms for the remaining week but that 6 hours of love is worth it.

Anyway, doesn't your V35 have the button next to the backrest release which moves the seat forward to allow rear passengers in and then resets it back to the last position you had it at? Or is that only the V36 vehicles?

[Seano350GT]

Yeah that's similar to what i was thinking. I definitely don't want to damage my paint. Yeah it has that feature, it's only ever me and my mrs in the car anyway so it's not a huge issue.

[AlexanderWilde]

1st before you open stuff up go to Jaycar electronics and ask the guys for Electrical cleaner and lubricant in aerosol can

it will be in a can with a little nozzle . its alcohol based and its meant for electrical boards so its safe, i used before for buttons where there was stiky crap making in it

the brand i use is Servisol and is in a yelow can. works like a charm

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=NA1012

[Seano350GT]

1st before you open stuff up go to Jaycar electronics and ask the guys for Electrical cleaner and lubricant in aerosol can

it will be in a can with a little nozzle . its alcohol based and its meant for electrical boards so its safe, i used before for buttons where there was stiky crap making in it

the brand i use is Servisol and is in a yelow can. works like a charm

http://www.jaycar.co...w.asp?ID=NA1012

Hey man thanks a lot for that, i will grab some i had no idea there was a Jaycar in Mackay until i checked haha.