Q: Power seat stuck forward

asked by on February 10, 2016

The front passenger's side power seat is stuck in the far forward position and won't slide back.

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Hi there. If your power seat is not working it can be 1 of 2 things. Firstly, this can be an issue with the fuse that is connected inline for the power seats to work. Secondly, it can be your power seat motor that has gone out. I would have your power seats inspected by qualified mechanic to determine what repair can be made.

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