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Model X second row bench stuck half folded
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Late 2019 model x now suffering the same problem. There are two gray connectors under the smaller seat when looking at it from the front. There is one more closer to the rear. By briefly disconnecting the gray cable closer to the center, I was able to cause the seat back actuator to reset and allow the seat to be locked in the normal seating position. I can't figure out how to get the track position actuator to reset. I disconnected the other gray connectors hoping for the same thing, but no luck. The one closest to the door is easiest to access blind from the side rather than looking at it from the front.
geordi
Mr Fusion V.1
Take off the plastic covers, and you will see two microswitches. I can't remember if they press when locked or unlocked, so try playing with that. It's a lot easier with the covers off and they don't look bad that way anyway.
I will try that. But once I disconnected the connector, I was able to raise the seat. Then I lowered the seat completely using the lever, which once again worked (the front lever is still.loose). This stopped the incessant beeping. In order to stop the seat from sliding back and forth dangerously, I placed a 19" piece of plywood between the front and rear seat legs.. 19.5" would probably be better. I cut at 20" and it wouldn't go in....
Okay. Out of warranty by a few hundred miles. $2800 for the new seat quoted. Ridiculous. So I decided if they are going to charge me for a whole seat, I am free to mess with this seat as much as I can and see if I can fix it. Briefly disconnecting the gray connector to the right of the motor caused a reset of the actuator (the one that controls the seat position). I think the actuator for the seat track position is the circular thing attached to the motor. Found the part number on the tesla parts website. Will see if i can buy just thst part. 1102377-00-e.
geordi
Mr Fusion V.1
You don't need to buy that puck, it's not the issue - at least not the way you think.
The motor IS the actuator, the black plastic puck is a housing for the cables that actually do the work. They are wrapped around a spindle / pulley that has a gear cast into the plastic, and the motor turns a worm gear that rotates the pulley to pull on the cables.
For the seat locks, the cables retract the locks (which is why the handle ALSO pulls them up to move the seat) and the issue is that the motor / cables are still pulled tight and that's why the seat won't lock into place right now. If you can see from your image, there is a plastic arrowhead clip (upper left of your image) that is holding the plastic puck to the seat. There's a couple of these IIRC. Push them aside and you can remove the puck by sliding it out from the metal clip. Then you can unscrew it and open it up - and you will see how to release the motor from it and rotate it to release the tension. At that point the whole thing SHOULD be functional again, at least manually.
I disabled the motors in my seats (unplugged) to prevent any further shenanigans from Darth Elon's programming and ridiculous design.
The motor IS the actuator, the black plastic puck is a housing for the cables that actually do the work. They are wrapped around a spindle / pulley that has a gear cast into the plastic, and the motor turns a worm gear that rotates the pulley to pull on the cables.
For the seat locks, the cables retract the locks (which is why the handle ALSO pulls them up to move the seat) and the issue is that the motor / cables are still pulled tight and that's why the seat won't lock into place right now. If you can see from your image, there is a plastic arrowhead clip (upper left of your image) that is holding the plastic puck to the seat. There's a couple of these IIRC. Push them aside and you can remove the puck by sliding it out from the metal clip. Then you can unscrew it and open it up - and you will see how to release the motor from it and rotate it to release the tension. At that point the whole thing SHOULD be functional again, at least manually.
I disabled the motors in my seats (unplugged) to prevent any further shenanigans from Darth Elon's programming and ridiculous design.
Omg. I was just about to post about this. I fixed it myself a few hours ago! The gear inside the track lock actuator broke and I removed it and now the track locks again.
The track lock actuator is located in the seat back. I have circled the area on the top left corner of the photo.
There are three screws on the circular gear box cover. Two were square drive and another is an t-20 screw or something like that.
Remove the plastic circular gear holder and the three silver gears and that will release the track lock mechanism, allowing for manual control.
The seat still leans forward once you use the use the seat corner button, and can be manually controlled. I think I can love without the automatic easy entry mode for $2800.
Thank you Geordi!!
The track lock actuator is located in the seat back. I have circled the area on the top left corner of the photo.
There are three screws on the circular gear box cover. Two were square drive and another is an t-20 screw or something like that.
Remove the plastic circular gear holder and the three silver gears and that will release the track lock mechanism, allowing for manual control.
The seat still leans forward once you use the use the seat corner button, and can be manually controlled. I think I can love without the automatic easy entry mode for $2800.
Thank you Geordi!!
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I got a 2017 and the 40%/Single seat is having the same issue as everyone else where it is stuck. It is a bad gear inside that puck posted by @DavidNYC. You can order the part (1093238-00-F) through Tesla for around $30. My service appointment to pick up the part have been moved to 3 weeks out now. So I went ahead and opened up the cable box behind the puck and pulled it manually to release the recliner lock. Over engineering i tell ya! Everything works with the manual levers now. Just don't push the recline button until the broken parts gets replaced or you have to go under the seat and manually pull the cable again.
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Well I followed the instructions and was finally able to get the seat to move from the 45° angle and be able to lay flat - wahoo! Unfortunately, the seat doesn't actually lock in the normal position, so I'm not sure how to do that. Any ideas anyone?
The last problem is the side handle is still lacking any tension which may contribute to the issue I have with the seat back not 'locking' into place.
I'm going to order the new part and hopefully this resolves the issue fully.
I popped a picture I got from the video I took of that little black box behind the motor.
The last problem is the side handle is still lacking any tension which may contribute to the issue I have with the seat back not 'locking' into place.
I'm going to order the new part and hopefully this resolves the issue fully.
I popped a picture I got from the video I took of that little black box behind the motor.
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Sorry was out on a road trip as well. Just cut the zip tie holding the black box and slide the seat all the way to the front to have room to work on it. Good luck and let us know how it went!
put that lose cable back in that plastic in the middle and pull to where it show it is shorter. there is another black box underneath the seat at the front area for the side handle cable.
Thank you @stakker
I have been able to open the box for the side handle but still have the seat stuck at the 45° angle or flat.
Just wondering if you have any final ditch ideas before I give up?
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