Re: <E-36> Power seat problems

[ThreedB <ThreedB@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nico,
  I have a 95 540 (E34). I have found three (3!) DRIVE CABLES that are too
short internally (the square flexible drive shaft).  These have been the
problem in each of my power seats.  I have taken both of my front seats
apart, I would be surprised if your gears are stripped.  Now if it was a
power window, sure your gears are stripped...  You can get new drive cables
from the dealer or call Zygmunt (bimmerparts.com or the like).  The trick is
that you have to figure out which one(s).  Interestingly enough the new
drive cables were different than the ones I replaced, the outer jackets were
shorter, hmm.
Jim

> Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 08:34:41 -0500
> From: BMWracing9@domain.elided
> Subject: Re: <E-36> Power seat problems
> 
> I have the same problem with my seat.. i have a 94 e36..
> I went to my mechanic and he said that the gears are stripped.. the bad news
> is that bmw would not sell just that part and you have to buy a new seat frame
> $900 bucks...
> If anyone else has a better solution please advise...
> It upsets me that even when you try to maintain your car in perfect condition,
> you can't. for example, my ac panel light is out and you cannot replace the
> bulb, you have to buy a new unit... that sucks...
> Nico

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