1994 BMW 530 Seat Recliners

1994 BMW 530
132,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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C21925
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I have a 1994 530i. When I use the electric reclininer, only one side reclines. What is wrong and how do I fix it?

Thanks much
Sep 14, 2008 at 11:24 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The drive cable housings for the seat back actuator will need to be modified(read shortened) because the drive cable has come out of the either the actuator or the drive unit.
Sep 14, 2008 at 2:58 PM
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