tailpipe

ok this is a really dumb question but i have never had to deal with before i just bought a parts car(car is bent in the middle hit hard on the front) its 79 standard but it has power seats installed they don't move either broke or no power how can i move them manualy? the PO was a little east indian guy super nice but really small the seat is all the way forward i can't even fit in the car if i really squeeze i'm not little lol


paul with 4 1979 928s and one 77 924

cold_beer839

Not sure if OB's are the same, but on my '87 S4 there is a tool in the tool set that is used to move the seats. There is a small hole in the electric motor cover that the tool goes into. Then you just turn the tool either direction to move the seat backwards and forwards. It may be easier if you remove the plastic cover from the seat motors so you can see where to insert the tool.

tailpipe

ok thanks but i have neither cover or tool with the car what does the end of the tool look like is it like an allen key?what size would it be ? the car is out in my barn outside of town just deciding what i need to bring for tools to deal with this

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ok i'm not good with posting pics here or i would post one

w3lfd

I don't believe the older seats have a manual "override" from my searchings on this before. I have an 82 with a bad motor in my drivers seat (the one that adjusts the back, aargh).

As far as forward and back I have read use a 6mm alan(hex) in the motor of the seat to move forward and back

But the tilt I don't think there is a way. There is always the potential that I could be wrong, if I am that would make me very happy.... anyone?

tailpipe

thanks Lee thats the answer i was looking for will be loading up the tools tonight i just want to move the seat so i can get in i want to take it for a tour in the field make sure the trans is all ok
looks like u r into the VW collection like me if u need any parts let me know i have 6 or 7 rabbits and lots of parts i drive truck into PA all the time
thank again
paul

w3lfd

I do like vw's. But I am actually in the process of selling the 2 I have to concentrate on the 928 for now.

Good luck with your project.

tailpipe

becarefull or u will get the disease like me i'm up to over a dozen cars already had to buy a farm to have enough room for them all
now i have to think about what i have
4 79 928s
1 77 924
2 81 cabriolets 1 84 cabriolet
1 78 rabbit 3 83 rabbits
2 1980 suzuki LJ80 jeeps
1 1978 MGB
plus bikes and boats and lots of other fun toys

sharknoob

In my 1982 i can reach under seat there is rod you push to the side to un lock the sliders

w3lfd

Thanks. you just gave me something to show my wife how having 6 cars isn't so bad...lol

I have a strange assortment...

2005 Mazda 3
2001 Xterra plus my sig

tailpipe

looks like i will driving truck for awhile means i will be down in your neck of the woods about once a week if u need anything let me know lots of 928 parts and a full set of manuals here i mostly go to carbondale bloomsburg york and harisburge but i'm all over PA NY and ohio