Passenger seat no longer locks in place

pjwhitfield · Apr 23rd, 2022, 10:09

Hi,

2005 (mk1) C70 convertible, suddenly the passenger seat slides without the front latch being lifted. First noticed when I braked hard and nearly put my 12yo through the front windscreen!

I'm going to take a look at it today but does anyone have any hints or tips as to what to look out for or what may have caused it?

S60D5-185 · Apr 23rd, 2022, 10:19

I would expect that in common with most vehicles, the seat slider rails have a series of holes in them and when you raise the lever to adjust the seat position, it lifts a pin from the current hole and relocates in your next chosen position.

Check that this pin is still spring loaded via the lever so that it will automatically find the nearest hole. Also check that the pin is still actually intact. 👍

ITSv40 · Apr 23rd, 2022, 10:55

As above^^^^^^

The seat catch is purely mechanical. Most likely a broken spring or pin.

Clan · Apr 23rd, 2022, 12:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITSv40

As above^^^^^^

The seat catch is purely mechanical. Most likely a broken spring or pin.

or full of rubbish dust and food is common :-)

This should be tested at the MOT .

Apr 23rd, 2022, 10:09	#1
pjwhitfield Junior Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 21:18 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: newcastle	Passenger seat no longer locks in place Hi, 2005 (mk1) C70 convertible, suddenly the passenger seat slides without the front latch being lifted. First noticed when I braked hard and nearly put my 12yo through the front windscreen! I'm going to take a look at it today but does anyone have any hints or tips as to what to look out for or what may have caused it?

Apr 23rd, 2022, 10:19	#2
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	I would expect that in common with most vehicles, the seat slider rails have a series of holes in them and when you raise the lever to adjust the seat position, it lifts a pin from the current hole and relocates in your next chosen position. Check that this pin is still spring loaded via the lever so that it will automatically find the nearest hole. Also check that the pin is still actually intact. 👍 __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Apr 23rd, 2022, 10:55	#3
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:52 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	As above^^^^^^ The seat catch is purely mechanical. Most likely a broken spring or pin. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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