#1: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:29 am ---- Had a problem this morning where the drivers seat wouldn't lock into place. Question is is the bit/part that locks the seat into place part of the seat or part of the runners that are under the seat ? Reason I ask is i found a broken part on the mat behind the drivers seat thats broken off which i presume is part of the locking mechanism.
I can post a picture of the broken part if it helps ? Last edited by DCFC734 on Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:43 am; edited 1 time in total
#2: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: iainlovatt, Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:39 am ---- Please post a picture, it won't be the seat it will be the runners and also try using the height adjuster it should click i think,
#3: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:43 am ---- Ill do a pic now,
#4: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:19 am ---- Here we go
THe seat used to click but tried it earlier and it wouldn't click like it used to do. Last edited by DCFC734 on Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:25 am; edited 1 time in total
#5: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: iainlovatt, Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:23 am ---- Doesnt look broken to me, try sliding it back into the rails from the back of the rails.
#6: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:36 am ----
iainlovatt wrote:
Doesnt look broken to me, try sliding it back into the rails from the back of the rails.
Yep i tried moving the seat forward and back and trying to push the bar down(as you do) at the front of the seat but ill give it another try.
#7: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:03 am ---- In the first picture on the right side it looks like something has broekn off the part.
#8: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: Deckchair5, Location: Bath UKPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:32 am ---- Yes there's a T section part broken off the end of the slide/catch
You can see the T section here
Peugeot don't sell the part separately and want to sell you the whole seat runner assembly. Item 4. Pretty expensive too
Or you can search scrappies but they are a commonly broken item so they are scarce and scappies too will want to sell you the whole runners with a probably just as worn and ready to break slider as they are made of cast aluminium
Some people drill the seat in one position and bolt it there so it will never move again but that's a bit drastic
Or, if you're handy with an angle grinder and files etc then you can make your own modified one out of solid aluminium bar, like I did (shown above) which retains all the seat functions (front/ back/tilt/slide etc) fully operational and you can be sure it will never break again
#9: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:40 am ---- Thanks deckchair, yes visiting a scrappie was something i had thought of but alas thats out the window. Im not handy with an angle grinder (dont even own 1). So my options are drill a hole and bolt in place but i guess the seat wouldn't move then would it, angle grind it like deckchair did or get peugeot to replace it.
Dont have much choice do i ?
Could another garage do the job (just thinking of the cost) or is peugeot d/ship only option ?
#10: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: Deckchair5, Location: Bath UKPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:46 am ---- Any garage could replace the runners for sure once they'd obtained the new ones from Peugeot but it's quite easy to remove the seat and replace the runners yourself.
#11: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:02 pm ----
Deckchair5 wrote:
Any garage could replace the runners for sure once they'd obtained the new ones from Peugeot but it's quite easy to remove the seat and replace the runners yourself.
How expensive is it if i got peugeot to do it ?
Really easy to remove the seat and fit teh new runners you say ?
Found a youtube video wich just watching now.
#12: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: Deckchair5, Location: Bath UKPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:15 pm ---- How expensive is it if i got peugeot to do it ?
£60 ph plus parts but the runner assembly is expensive. I think it's around £120
Really easy to remove the seat and fit the new runners you say ?
Yes i think so. 2 hours tops even taking your time. I suppose you could just take out the new slider/catch and drop it into your existing runner, expensive slider though
#13: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DeadEyePaul, Location: Rugby,WarwickshirePosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:21 pm ---- I can remove a front seat in 20mins (with being careful)
#14: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:28 pm ---- Just watched the video, seems easy enough to do, undo the 4 bolts, lift out the seat, replace the runners with the new ones and fit the seat. Only question i have is does the runners come away from the seat easy enough ?
Would i just need to search for seat runner when looking to buy 1 ?
#15: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: Deckchair5, Location: Bath UKPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:34 pm ---- Only question i have is does the runners come away from the seat easy enough ?
Yes just 4 bolts and it falls out
Would i just need to search for seat runner when looking to buy 1 ?
Yes that's the thing that is going to be time consuming. I wish you luck with that
I can remove a front seat in 20mins (with being careful)
Probably even quicker with an airgun but we are talking virgin seat remover here
#16: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:22 pm ---- Found 1 set for just under £60 inc del, how would the seat go back on then ?
#17: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: Deckchair5, Location: Bath UKPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:29 pm ---- Not sure what you're asking. You take the seat out ( 4 bolts), unbolt the old runners ( 4 bolts) put the new runners on and then reinstall the seat. Make sure the runners you have found come with the slide/catch
#18: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:07 pm ----
Deckchair5 wrote:
Not sure what you're asking. You take the seat out ( 4 bolts), unbolt the old runners ( 4 bolts) put the new runners on and then reinstall the seat. Make sure the runners you have found come with the slide/catch
re what i said earlier about the seat, i wasn't sure how the seat would go back onto the runners(video didnt show it)
#19: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: Deckchair5, Location: Bath UKPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:26 pm ---- The runners fit on the seat frame base and the whole lot goes back into the car. You'll see once you've gotten into it. Have a closer look at the exploded view of the seat i posted above.
Beware though that the link you provided may not include the all important slide/catch that you're really after, it may be just the runners. Check first
TIP
when bolting the seat back in then don't go mad and over tighten the seat to car securing bolts. The seat isn't going anywhere with 4 bolts to hold it in. They are held in with captive nuts in the body that corrode and weaken with age so if you overtighten then they break away and that is a real pain
#20: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 4:19 am ----
Deckchair5 wrote:
The runners fit on the seat frame base and the whole lot goes back into the car. You'll see once you've gotten into it. Have a closer look at the exploded view of the seat i posted above.
Beware though that the link you provided may not include the all important slide/catch that you're really after, it may be just the runners. Check first
TIP
when bolting the seat back in then don't go mad and over tighten the seat to car securing bolts. The seat isn't going anywhere with 4 bolts to hold it in. They are held in with captive nuts in the body that corrode and weaken with age so if you overtighten then they break away and that is a real pain
Thanks for that, yes i was going to ask the seller what was included etc.
Im considering just getting either the dealership to do it or get an indie garage to replace whats needed as just worried if i did it myself id end up making a hash of it or if there's anything missing whereas if i got a garage to do it i wont have that hassle.
#21: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 5:38 am ---- Well the dealership have said about £260 for the runners, just need to get it down there though.
#22: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:56 am ---- Sorry its a late reply, had a choice of taking it to the dealer, a mechanic ive used before or getting a part from a scrappie. Went to a scrappie with a friend to see how much the part would be or even if i could even get 1 and managed to get 1 plus all the bolts and some other bits the friend wanted for a measly sum of £5. Only issue is the part was from a 5 door as opposed to a 3 door but it means the seat locks into place.
#23: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:12 am ----
DCFC734 wrote:
Only issue is the part was from a 5 door as opposed to a 3 door but it means the seat locks into place.
Cross your fingers the mot tester doesnt notice it
#24: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: DCFC734, Location: ukPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 12:03 pm ----
MrBSI wrote:
DCFC734 wrote:
Only issue is the part was from a 5 door as opposed to a 3 door but it means the seat locks into place.
Cross your fingers the mot tester doesnt notice it
Yes thats a good point, might even sell it before then.
My friend is going to keep an eye out for a 3 door 206 so hopefully i can get 1 before next year. Is that on the MOT is it ?
The seat moves back and forth like it should do, you just cant move the seat forward like you could do to let someone in the back.
#25: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: 10rachel90, Location: CumbriaPosted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:29 am ---- both my seats do this. jus slide backwards n forwards. not good if u need to break hard n they decide not to work, had to keep stuff behind my drivers seat so if it went bak i cud still reach th pedals. tuck it to peugeot n they sed sum things break in th runners n get in th way so they cant click into place so they 'sorted' it out, still does it now tho and i hav to put th seat rite forward and push th back of th seat forward then push it back and th bottom bit usual clicks bak in, pain in th a*** rele!
#26: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: pudgie, Location: boston lincsPosted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:18 am ---- i think the runners just unbolt from the seats and im pretty sure they fit 3 and 5 door seats
#27: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: quirky, Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 12:03 pm ---- As this flimsy part isn't available anywhere, I quickly drew a new one and 3D-printed one that I needed. It works, but the PLA probably isn't as strong as the original aluminium.
You could also give the STL file to a CNC shop and have them make it for you.
I hope it helps.
#28: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: mattymj, Location: NorfolkPosted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 6:30 am ---- I done a how to for this in the how to section
#29: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: Bodge, Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:16 am ---- Hi
I have a problem with my 206 3 door where the slider will not lock I have tried putting the slider catch mechanism back in bus this still does not work . The catch isn't broken but it will not lock into place . Any advice would be greatly appreciated .
#30: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: Bodge, Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:36 am ---- All sorted now I was putting the slider catch in from the front of the rail , needs to go in from the back of the rail .
#31: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: chriskaiflux, Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:47 am ---- So glad I found this thread, about to try this myself, hope it goes okay
#32: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: panther12, Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 8:48 am ---- I'm still after a seat slider catch for the passenger side. As a temporary solution to keep the seat from sliding back & forth, if you remove the plastic side skirt panel from the seat you will then see a spring loaded mechanism. If you manually press down the spring loaded mechanism it will lock the seat onto the runner. You can still adjust the seat using the lever at the front of the seat and it will stay locked to the runner until you drop the backrest forward to allow rear passengers.
#33: Re: Drivers seat wont lock into position Author: jess, Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:13 pm ---- Hi I have a problem with both driver and passenger seats not reclining all the way up, any advice
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