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Check fuses

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I would also check your fuses to see if one is blown.
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Last weekend my wife had a flat tyre so she was going to use my car instead.
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I would also check your fuses to see if one is blown.
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Last weekend my wife had a flat tyre so she was going to use my car instead.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Last weekend my wife had a flat tyre so she was going to use my car instead. She jumped in, tried to move the seat forward but nothing happened. Is this a common problem and is there something I should be looking for in particular as a fix? The preset memory buttons work on the driver's mirror, and there is a sound coming from near the seat suggesting it is trying to move forwards or backwards and nothing is happening. Not in a great hurry to fix it as my wife cannot drive it until it is fixed; LOL!

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There could be something blocking the seat track and obstructing the movement. I would also check your fuses to see if one is blown. However as you mention there is a noise it is likley that the seat motor is failing or failed. I can't seem to find any reference for seat motors on Pelican Parts. Need someone with a PET for 996 Model 911's.

POST 3Original post

Had the same issue on the 993. Check that the drive cable hasn't come out of the motor. That's where I would put my money.

POST 4Original post

Um t man I'd put money on Jenny Craig you would find there'd Work faster

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks guys, Although I am not sure about the reference to Jenny Craig! Will have a look under the seat this weekend and see what I can see / find.

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Don't sweat it Broadsword. My old mate PACMAN recckons my electric seats would work better if I was in Jenny Craig. He'll keep!!!!

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