2003 Mini Cooper Seat Won't Move Forward

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HOPEIN
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I have a 2003 Mini and the drivers seat was laid back and now it will not come forward - the release lever on the right side of the seat won't release the seat.
If you pull the lever on the left side to allow access to the back seat it comes forward but when you push the seat back it goes back to the reclined position.
Jan 10, 2007 at 3:09 AM
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STRAILER
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 It sounds like you have something stuck in the seat adjustment mechanism. Use a flash light to inspect the inner workings and remove foreign debris as needed. If it seems ok the seat adjuster itself could have failed.
Jan 30, 2007 at 5:30 AM

Suggested Repair

Inspect the seat adjustment mechanism with a flashlight and remove any foreign debris. If nothing is stuck, the seat adjuster itself may have failed and should be checked or replaced.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2003 Mini Cooper said the driver's seat was reclined and would not come forward because the right-side release lever would not release it. The left-side access lever moved the seat forward, but pushing it back returned it to the reclined position. The expert suggested debris may be stuck in the adjustment mechanism and recommended inspecting it with a flashlight and removing debris, or suspecting a failed seat adjuster if nothing is found.

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