Volvo c70 seats

Sep 18th, 2005, 14:22

Has anyone had problems with the seats in the c70 coupe.the passenger side wont tilt forward or slide and the driver side tilts forward but dosent slide.this is my first volvo and just switched sides from saab.Also are there any good companys i could use for buying parts etc as the cd player is not working either
any help possible will be appreciated

Simon J · Sep 19th, 2005, 10:01

There were a few threads recently about C70 seat problems (try a search) and I seem to recall someone saying that there is a cable that connects the lever on the side of the eat to the folding and sliding mechanisms and that it can break.

Dan F · Sep 19th, 2005, 10:05

Hi.
It tells you how to do this in the owners manual.

However, if you don't have a manual, then you have to lift and drop the handle *without* moving the seat at all, and then you lift and HOLD the handle up and then tilt and slide the seat in one movement.

Very tricky to get right , but once you do it works every time. :)

Have to say though, it is a slightly weird way of doing it, but it does work. Also try not to be too violent with the handle as the cables have been known to snap and they are a pain to get replaced, not to mention the expense.

Later,
Dan.

sarge · Sep 19th, 2005, 11:38

Perhaps you could be more specific about the CD player. Does it just need the security code entering? Or is it 'on' but with some aspect not functioning? Volvo used to do an exchage syatem for duff radios - you could get a new one for about £100 plus your old unit. I replaced my V40's SC805 that way.

Sarge
'99 V70 AWD

Sep 21st, 2005, 17:07

the cd player sometimes players the cds sometimes just reads them perhaps a clean might be a good start

Sep 21st, 2005, 17:09

i will give it a try does sound a bit of a wierd system

Sep 21st, 2005, 17:14

ok thanks for your help i will try a search see what i can find
cheers

Dan F · Sep 21st, 2005, 18:03

Hi.

If one of the seats doesn't tilt or slide already, then chances are the cable is already broken and will need replacing.

there is also a red loop on the rear inside bottom edge of both seats to tilt and slide them forward from the rear seats. See if they still work.

Cheers,
Dan.

Sep 21st, 2005, 19:33

the driver seats is working now the passenger seat is not doing anything,when i pull the red loop the handle on the side goes up not alot else happens tho

guy

Dan F · Sep 22nd, 2005, 11:52

Hi.

That seems to be a broken cable! :(

A trip to the dealer for the part/job etc would seem to be on the cards.

Dan.

Sep 18th, 2005, 14:22	#1
guys1stvolvo Guest Location:	Volvo c70 seats Has anyone had problems with the seats in the c70 coupe.the passenger side wont tilt forward or slide and the driver side tilts forward but dosent slide.this is my first volvo and just switched sides from saab.Also are there any good companys i could use for buying parts etc as the cd player is not working either any help possible will be appreciated

Sep 19th, 2005, 10:01	#2
Simon J Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2022 07:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Back home in 'Norn Iron'	RE: Volvo c70 seats There were a few threads recently about C70 seat problems (try a search) and I seem to recall someone saying that there is a cable that connects the lever on the side of the eat to the folding and sliding mechanisms and that it can break.

Sep 19th, 2005, 10:05	#3
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: Volvo c70 seats Hi. It tells you how to do this in the owners manual. However, if you don't have a manual, then you have to lift and drop the handle without moving the seat at all, and then you lift and HOLD the handle up and then tilt and slide the seat in one movement. Very tricky to get right , but once you do it works every time. :) Have to say though, it is a slightly weird way of doing it, but it does work. Also try not to be too violent with the handle as the cables have been known to snap and they are a pain to get replaced, not to mention the expense. Later, Dan.

Sep 19th, 2005, 11:38	#4
sarge Master Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2010 08:01 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Roy Bridge	RE: Volvo c70 seats Perhaps you could be more specific about the CD player. Does it just need the security code entering? Or is it 'on' but with some aspect not functioning? Volvo used to do an exchage syatem for duff radios - you could get a new one for about £100 plus your old unit. I replaced my V40's SC805 that way. Sarge '99 V70 AWD

Sep 21st, 2005, 17:07	#5
guys1stvolvo Guest Location:	RE: Volvo c70 seats the cd player sometimes players the cds sometimes just reads them perhaps a clean might be a good start

Sep 21st, 2005, 17:09	#6
guys1stvolvo Guest Location:	RE: Volvo c70 seats i will give it a try does sound a bit of a wierd system

Sep 21st, 2005, 17:14	#7
guys1stvolvo Guest Location:	RE: Volvo c70 seats ok thanks for your help i will try a search see what i can find cheers

Sep 21st, 2005, 18:03	#8
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: Volvo c70 seats Hi. If one of the seats doesn't tilt or slide already, then chances are the cable is already broken and will need replacing. there is also a red loop on the rear inside bottom edge of both seats to tilt and slide them forward from the rear seats. See if they still work. Cheers, Dan.

Sep 21st, 2005, 19:33	#9
guys1stvolvo Guest Location:	RE: Volvo c70 seats the driver seats is working now the passenger seat is not doing anything,when i pull the red loop the handle on the side goes up not alot else happens tho guy

Sep 22nd, 2005, 11:52	#10
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: Volvo c70 seats Hi. That seems to be a broken cable! :( A trip to the dealer for the part/job etc would seem to be on the cards. Dan.

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