My passanger seat's recliner doesn't work. Any tips???

 

Check the fuses...if not, the module might be busted or a loose connection. Does it make any noise at all?

 

It makes a clicking sound. I can move it back and forth it's just that I can't adjust the recliner.

 

I think I've seen a couple of posts on this before. From what I remember the motor for the recliner has some kind of gear that busts. Maybe time for a trip to a dealer?

 

hey guys I just bought an 03 cl-s and am having the same problem with the passenger seat not reclining... I took the seat apart to see what was causing the problem and no luck. At first thought it was the motor, however motor is working and cranking...what could the problem be...
Has this happened to anyone else?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

 

You might try to jab at the gear ring thru back side of seat. As you move switch
forward and back try to hit big tooth gear that operates recline with a large flat screwdriver. If that works, get some general pupose grease and lube the wheel as much as possible thru back opening. Look for access under back side of seat, just above rear bolt down.

 

same thing with my 03. Bought it like that. The dealer is fixing it for me. Just have to go back and get the new motor put in.

 

I have tried to using a flat head and banging it with a hammer and still no luck!
think i need a new seat?......anyone else have this problem the motor is working
but the seat is just not reclining......

thanks

 

Mine didnt need a whole new seat. Just the right side of the seat frame with the motor and gear assembly. Didnt look like much fun while for the guy installing it. He got it finished tho and now my passengers can ride in comfort.

 

Did the dealer rape you for the replacement?
how much did they charge?.......

 

got it fixed under warranty from where I bought the car. I made them sign a written agreement before I purchased the car.

 

that's good ur lucky....
no more warranty for me.....

 

My brother's CL has the same problem. It seems like a common enough problem. TSB? Anyone has a fix yet that doesn't involve the stealership?

 

I have the same problem with my passenger seat. I took the whole side apart and the motor works ok. I realized that there is some switch that locks up the seat when the motor is disconnected. I found this out by dis-assemblying the driver's seat also. So far I dont know where to go from here since the motor actually works. Anyone ever solved this problem, or have gone to the dealer and checked what they did?

 

Anybody ever found why the recliner doesn't work?

 

doesn't work for me either. however it does recline forward when i life the latch for access to the rear seats. once is goes back..the switch doesnt do anything at all.

is there a fuse for this? or is it all in the seat?

 

something got stock in the teeth try using a screwdriver pray it to unlock it should work

 

I wonder what percentage of these cars have this problem? Mine is the drivers seat won't recline!

 

TJ,
I was having this problem too, and this fix might be unique to my situation, but after I lifted the handle to access the back seat and then put the driver seat back into normal driving position, the recline suddenly worked.

 

Both of my seat recliners went out. After looking at prices racing seats are the way to go lol. Its hard to find the correct brackets but its worth it.

 

There was a person on this forum who suggested removing the side panels and using a screwdriver to pry the gears...Wish I could see a photo depiction or even a video how this is done. Wish I could remember who it was! They could help a lot of people who have this problem with thier Acura CLS.

I have a really great dealer here in San Diego but they quoted me around $700-$900.00 to fix this problem.

 

Yay.....it just worked for me. I took the side panels of my drivers side seat, took the connections jack off and under the cloth is hidden the problem. I use a flathead and have my buddy press the buttons simultaneously and suddenly it starts too work. Sprayed WD40 both sides and Mission Complete.

 

i was going to make a new post but luckily i saw this.

i'm gonna give it a shot based on what i read, but i really wish there was some pictures or a video.