Earn your favourite malt: unjam my seats

MissMoppet · 14th July 2022, 11:07

Anyone in or around Somerset can earn a bottle of their favourite malt if they are confident of freeing the rear seat on my saloon. Yes I've read all the posts here, I've poked and pulled, cursed - even prayed - with no success in freeing the jam on one side (both plungers stuck fully depressed). Tried screwdrivers, extensions, anything that I can poke down all to no avail.

So just let me know what wets your whistle and I'll be on your doorstep before you can say Johnnie Walker (or possibly Bunnahabhain).

AndyN01 · 14th July 2022, 11:53

Trikey's not too far away now.......

ceedy · 14th July 2022, 12:05

And while in somerset they could look at one of mine as well

Chris

Kroll · 14th July 2022, 12:31

Mines jammed too 😞 but I’m nowhere near Somerset. I’ve tried the recommended actions too, but to no avail, I can’t seem to find the release bar at all no matter what I shove down the hole.

hogweed · 14th July 2022, 22:48

Sadly was in Somerset a month or so ago, but back in NI now. I'd have been cheap too, as I don't drink any more

Anyway, hopefully somebody will drop by - if not, I was in your position many years ago, and just couldn't get it. Just in case it helps, I found a large flat-bladed screwdriver the best tool for the job. I tried again and again, and then felt the spring clip thingy quite clearly with the blade - I gave it a fairly brutal shove, and it just let go.

Once you've done it once, the mystery is gone (though if you avoid slamming the seat back, instead closing it gently while holding the buttons down, it may never happen again - mine hasn't in nearly 10 years now).

Good luck...

Arctic · 14th July 2022, 23:04

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Originally Posted by MissMoppet

Anyone in or around Somerset can earn a bottle of their favourite malt if they are confident of freeing the rear seat on my saloon. Yes I've read all the posts here, I've poked and pulled, cursed - even prayed - with no success in freeing the jam on one side (both plungers stuck fully depressed). Tried screwdrivers, extensions, anything that I can poke down all to no avail.

So just let me know what wets your whistle and I'll be on your doorstep before you can say Johnnie Walker (or possibly Bunnahabhain).

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Originally Posted by Kroll

Mines jammed too 😞 but I’m nowhere near Somerset. I’ve tried the recommended actions too, but to no avail, I can’t seem to find the release bar at all no matter what I shove down the hole.

A trip to our next Nano meet will see these sorted for you, there is a chap named Scott (sewerman) whom know how to fix this with his eyes closed more or less, seen him fix a few

daveo138 · 15th July 2022, 06:19

Is this an issue that’s peculiar to saloons, or does it also affect tourers?

MissMoppet · 15th July 2022, 07:31

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Originally Posted by Arctic

A trip to our next Nano meet will see these sorted for you, there is a chap named Scott (sewerman) whom know how to fix this with his eyes closed more or less, seen him fix a few

I would love to come but it's a 300 mile round trip and am tied up on your Aug meet. (There's also the slight worry, do I want a sewer man near my lovely leather?)

14th July 2022, 11:07	#1
MissMoppet Posted a thing or two R 75 Tourer diesel Conny 2002, V6 Conny saloon petrol 2003 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Taunton Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 212 Thanked 406 Times in 223 Posts	Earn your favourite malt: unjam my seats Anyone in or around Somerset can earn a bottle of their favourite malt if they are confident of freeing the rear seat on my saloon. Yes I've read all the posts here, I've poked and pulled, cursed - even prayed - with no success in freeing the jam on one side (both plungers stuck fully depressed). Tried screwdrivers, extensions, anything that I can poke down all to no avail. So just let me know what wets your whistle and I'll be on your doorstep before you can say Johnnie Walker (or possibly Bunnahabhain). __________________ Rover 75 Tourer Conny 2002 remapped 160 auto, R75 V6 2.5L auto Connoisseur 2003

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14th July 2022, 12:05	#3
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,075 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	And while in somerset they could look at one of mine as well Chris __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

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hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Sadly was in Somerset a month or so ago, but back in NI now. I'd have been cheap too, as I don't drink any more Anyway, hopefully somebody will drop by - if not, I was in your position many years ago, and just couldn't get it. Just in case it helps, I found a large flat-bladed screwdriver the best tool for the job. I tried again and again, and then felt the spring clip thingy quite clearly with the blade - I gave it a fairly brutal shove, and it just let go. Once you've done it once, the mystery is gone (though if you avoid slamming the seat back, instead closing it gently while holding the buttons down, it may never happen again - mine hasn't in nearly 10 years now). Good luck... __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

14th July 2022, 12:31	#4
Kroll Regular poster ZT 160 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: West Wales Posts: 80 Thanks: 33 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Mines jammed too 😞 but I’m nowhere near Somerset. I’ve tried the recommended actions too, but to no avail, I can’t seem to find the release bar at all no matter what I shove down the hole.

15th July 2022, 06:19	#7
daveo138 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 668 Thanks: 206 Thanked 69 Times in 53 Posts	Is this an issue that’s peculiar to saloons, or does it also affect tourers?