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Power seat recline - one side tilts other side don't.... 700 1987

posted by  Strackerjack on  Fri Oct 8 08:16 CST 2004
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'87 760T the right side won't recline, left side will so it twists...

I have the seat out and the recline mechanisms exposed but I can't figure out why the one side will tilt and the other won't (they are now off by about a tooth and a half).

the cables for both sides are connected to the gearboxes could one of the cables have disconnected from the motor?

is this a common problem with a common repair solution?

thanks

jack
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'86 245, 266,000 mi., '87 760T 140,000 mi. - Columbus, Ohio








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    Power seat recline - one side tilts other side don't.... 700 1987

    posted by  Strackerjack on  Sun Oct 10 14:07 CST 2004
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    Thanks guys,

    I should have checked the FAQ's first... the stretched cable (sheathing?) was the problem... I chopped off some of the metal ends with a hacksaw on both cable ends and now it works like a charm.

    jack
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    '86 245, 266,000 mi., '87 760T 140,000 mi. - Columbus, Ohio








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    Power seat recline - one side tilts other side don't.... 700 1987

    posted by  patrick4u on  Sat Oct 9 13:50 CST 2004
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    It could also be the gearbox on the side that doesn't move. That was the problem with my 780. Your gearbox is cheaper and more available used...be glad.

    Patrick








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    Power seat recline - one side tilts other side don't.... 700 1987

    posted by  Herb Goltz on  Fri Oct 8 08:27 CST 2004
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    Hello Jack:

    Stretched cable on the side that's not moving-- it's in the 700/900FAQ under seats. Easy $0 fix...

    Good luck!
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    Herb Goltz, London, Ontario, Canada '92 245 w/109K mi







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