Drivers side seat won’t fold back

[HendersonJL]

Hi all! I moved and folded the drivers seat forward for the kids to get out of the Jeep (I have a 2 dr) and now the back of the seat won’t fold back to original position! I can’t drive home!

Any idea?

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[blessidsoul12]

I assume/am hopeful that you got the seat working by now. Just pulling the strap is the only way I know to adjust the seatback forward or lean it back. Good luck and I hope it got worked house!

 

[HendersonJL]

@blessidsoul12 yeah.... still not able to. After pulling the strap, lifting the lever I was able to move the seat back far enough from the steering wheel, enough for me to fit in. With the back still folded forward I drove home like a hunch back of Notra Dame.

Plan on trying to work on it this morning before calling the dealer. The thing is I didn’t hear anything pop when folded it up for the kids to get out.

 

[GreyFox]

Easy fix. Get rid of the kids Seriously tho, I haven't moved mine yet so I hope it's just a fluke (I also have a 2 door). Let us know if you get it working properly or if it's a dealer trip. Good luck

 

[smokinjeep]

Remove seat. Light on fire. Use lawn chair. Problem solved. You’re welcome.

 

[Rasdanko]

This happened to me too. There is a lever on the tracked that just broke off. That piece allows the seat to go back to recline position from being fold forward. The only fix I was able to do is put a 3/8 X 3” socket bit in the track to catch the seat when sliding back. It would be on the track close to you/door. I will post pics later. I can’t believe a cheap little part like that could be on there and break so easily. I only moved that seat about 10 times since owning in September. 9775 miles.

 

[multicam]

This happened to me too. There is a lever on the tracked that just broke off. That piece allows the seat to go back to recline position from being fold forward. The only fix I was able to do is put a 3/8 X 3” socket bit in the track to catch the seat when sliding back. It would be on the track close to you/door. I will post pics later. I can’t believe a cheap little part like that could be on there and break so easily. I only moved that seat about 10 times since owning in September. 9775 miles.

Woooooow that’s disturbing... these things are supposed to take abuse. The last thing I want is to have to handle my Jeep with kid gloves.

 

[Rasdanko]

It was not fun knowing for an hour or two that my Jeep was not drivable even to get to dealer to fix. I just looked at the other side to figure out the mechanics of the seat so I can mod a fix. It’s actually plastic and metal and just snapped so easily. I left it how it is because it works and I’ve heard nightmare stories about the dealer fixing stuff. Jeep thing?

 

[HendersonJL]

@Rasdanko So I found two little pieces in the same track (closer to the door) this morning. Seems like the same pieces broke off of your Jeep.

I called the dealer and drove like a hunch back again for 4.5 miles to the dealer and the Jeep has been there since 9 (EST).

Glad you were able to fix it.

 

[Rasdanko]

I hope they can replace that part and not try and sell you a whole new seat. I’m curious... when I get home tonight I will post a picture of how I fixed it. Been fine ever since. Good luck!!

 

[Rasdanko]

3/8x3” socket bit. In line with the seat track. ‍

 

[HendersonJL]

Thanks @Rasdanko! thats genius! Dealer hasnt figured out what went wrong yet. The Jeep is now at the dealer probably by Monday.

These were the pieces that I found laying on the track this morning.

 

[Rasdanko]

Yes that’s the one. Ugh that sucks. I’m pretty upset it’s just a weak piece of metal and plastic that keeps that in check. Similar situations with the lever to fold down the seats up top at the shoulder. I’ve read here that those break too. People are using locking pliers and such to rig it.

 

[HendersonJL]

Update: Dealer called and said that they'd have to order the parts and it won't be done until next week! Service guy said a rental would be provided.

If they were able to fold back the seat, i'd take the car home while wait for the parts.

 

[Rasdanko]

3/8 X 3” Husky socket bit. $6.99 fix. Temporary or permanent fix.

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