I own a 1986 300E and the power seats are not functioning correctly. I did a search on power seats and some people on this forum were able to fix their problem by changing or cleaning the switch.

My driver's seat will not move forward, nor will it tilt up & forward. All other functions work including the head rest. When I press the switch forward, I can hear a single click under the seat, but nothing happens. I don't think the motor is bad because the seat will adjust in all other directions fine.

I am confused and don't know where to begin trouble-shooting this problem
1. Does the "click" mean that the switch is engaging the motor?
2. Does the motor moving the seat backward also power the seat forward? I hoping it's just a cable or something.
3. Does anyone know how many motors are on these power seats?


I'ver tried cleaning out the switch w/contact cleaning solution from radio shack but it has not helped.

Is there a way I can manually move the seat forward?

Please advise...


Thank you,

jrmd01@yahoo.com

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JR
1986 Gold 300E 4Dr automatic