Seat gets stuck in the forward position

xQx · 10-30-2018, 08:15 PM

There was a thread on this ages ago incorrectly placed in the 1M section
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=556939

But whenever I unlatch the drivers seat and put it in the forward position using the catch on the top corner of the seat, it gets stuck there.

The solution is force, you throw the seat back forward & back or put a shoulder into it, and it gives a big 'clunk' then goes back as it should.

Mine's now doing it almost every time.

Has anyone else experienced this problem, or have any idea how to fix it?

(They're m-sport powered seats BTW)

blue135 · 10-30-2018, 10:08 PM

Mine is exactly the same way and is repeatable every time so I have always assumed it was supposed to be that way.

desertman123 · 10-30-2018, 10:22 PM

Lol I even have a work order from the PO where he asked the dealer to inspect this. They just sprayed some lube apparently.

olds350 · 10-31-2018, 07:26 AM

I've owned 2 e88 verts and they both did the same thing, when you move the front seat back into the forward position for rear seat access, it "sticks" in place. Must be a feature. I actually kind of like it, when you're in the back seat, you can actually use the seat to help get yourself out of the car when it's in the forward position.

Matticus91 · 10-31-2018, 09:35 AM

Yeah both of my 1ers have been the same. It's not massively difficult but certainly gives enough resistance to use as leverage getting out from the back like olds350 mentioned.

chris_flies · 10-31-2018, 11:08 AM

I (maybe) have the same thing. Manual, non-sport seats. I pull the lever, the seat folds forward and slides forward, but the seat-back won't fold back in place unless I slide the seat-bottom back into place first.

Jrman · 07-08-2019, 10:09 AM

Just close the door and then open it again. Use the latch. The seat will no longer be stuck.
It must be a feature.

mecheng03 · 03-21-2020, 12:43 PM

Not a feature... this is a poor design in the release. How do I know? I bent mine this morning (just below my thumb)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/UrxaVw88mebyX6PC6

I can't tell if this pin is the primary pin for the left side or not. Hopefully its not.
I guess the good news is that it no longer sticks...

Also fun note the wiring harness underneath has cracks in the plastic that is supposed to insulate the wires... similar to the blower motor issue.

10-30-2018, 08:15 PM	#1
xQx General 903 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i (E88 N54 6AT) Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Sunshine Coast QLD Australia iTrader: (0)	Seat gets stuck in the forward position There was a thread on this ages ago incorrectly placed in the 1M section https://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=556939 But whenever I unlatch the drivers seat and put it in the forward position using the catch on the top corner of the seat, it gets stuck there. The solution is force, you throw the seat back forward & back or put a shoulder into it, and it gives a big 'clunk' then goes back as it should. Mine's now doing it almost every time. Has anyone else experienced this problem, or have any idea how to fix it? (They're m-sport powered seats BTW)
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10-30-2018, 10:08 PM	#2
blue135 Captain 366 Rep 650 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (1)	Mine is exactly the same way and is repeatable every time so I have always assumed it was supposed to be that way.
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10-30-2018, 10:22 PM	#3
desertman123 E82 Mudflap Ambassador 2214 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: '08 128i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1992 Honda Beat [9.50] 2008 BMW 128i [10.00] 2014 BMW 528i [10.00]	Lol I even have a work order from the PO where he asked the dealer to inspect this. They just sprayed some lube apparently. __________________ My 2008 128i - Sparkling Graphite/Beige - Sport pkg - 6MT - Click me! Parents' 2014 528i - Mineral White/Ivory White - fully loaded Instagram @Andreys_128i and @Honda.Bito
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10-31-2018, 07:26 AM	#4
olds350 Needs a long road trip... 347 Rep 527 Posts Drives: '11 e91, '13 e88, '19 golf R Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I've owned 2 e88 verts and they both did the same thing, when you move the front seat back into the forward position for rear seat access, it "sticks" in place. Must be a feature. I actually kind of like it, when you're in the back seat, you can actually use the seat to help get yourself out of the car when it's in the forward position.
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10-31-2018, 09:35 AM	#5
Matticus91 Brigadier General 3475 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	Yeah both of my 1ers have been the same. It's not massively difficult but certainly gives enough resistance to use as leverage getting out from the back like olds350 mentioned. __________________ "Tobias" 2013 135i ///M-Sport 6MT • Pure Stage 1 • XDI 35 HPFP • 404whp/440wtq IG: msteelio91
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10-31-2018, 11:08 AM	#6
chris_flies Sideways and Smiling 3027 Rep 2,860 Posts Drives: In Exuberance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rosamond, CA USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E91 328i [0.00]	I (maybe) have the same thing. Manual, non-sport seats. I pull the lever, the seat folds forward and slides forward, but the seat-back won't fold back in place unless I slide the seat-bottom back into place first. __________________ 2012 BMW 328i 6-Speed Wagon \| Deep Sea Blue with Grey Dakota Leather \| Manual Swap, 330i Intake + Tune, 3.15 Helical LSD, Öhlins R&T (SOLD) 2009 BMW 128i 6-Speed Coupé \| Monaco Blue with Black Sensatec \| chris_flies' 128i thread
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07-08-2019, 10:09 AM	#7
Jrman Banned 6 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 135i 2011 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Baton Rouge iTrader: (0)	Just close the door and then open it again. Use the latch. The seat will no longer be stuck. It must be a feature.
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03-21-2020, 12:43 PM	#8
mecheng03 Private First Class 9 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adams, TN iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Not a feature... this is a poor design in the release. How do I know? I bent mine this morning (just below my thumb) https://photos.app.goo.gl/UrxaVw88mebyX6PC6 I can't tell if this pin is the primary pin for the left side or not. Hopefully its not. I guess the good news is that it no longer sticks... Also fun note the wiring harness underneath has cracks in the plastic that is supposed to insulate the wires... similar to the blower motor issue. __________________ 2008 135i MT A22, LWAL, ZPP, ZSP, 322, 494, 507, 609, 653, 677, 6FL MHD, ATM FMIC, ER Chargepipe, Forge DV, VRSF Downpipes, BMW Performance Suspension, RB PCV, CDV delete
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