John GT Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Hi All, Have searched the all to common issue with the electric drivers seat not moving back or forth but it appears to be difficult to find a thread that has a confirmed fix. My own seat was working fine until recently it started to make a noise when trying to slide it. Its as though the gears have stripped themselves, I've had a quick look and a nylon white gear was found under the seat. I'm going to try take out the seat during the week and figure out whats gone wrong. With this being a common issue, has there been any aftermarket/retrofitted gears/designs been used or is it a case of going to Toyota for parts? I'd assume second hand is hit and miss with this type of part.? I'll take some pics when getting the seat out but would like to hear of any recent fixes if possible. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Sent you a message via whats app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 This is fairly common. You will find once the gear is back in itll work normally. Just make sure the frame isnt forcefully misaligned before refitting the plastic cog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneW Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Would also be interested in a solution… got 2 friend with that problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I brought a new plastic screw, alas the the gear had stripped, Ended up buying a cheap pair of seats and changing the lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorc Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 this sounds like a problem that could be solved by someone who is good with a 3D printer... If the plastic can be scanned and reproduced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 this sounds like a problem that could be solved by someone who is good with a 3D printer... If the plastic can be scanned and reproduced. /QUOTE] It could be but the actual job is still very hard to do. A few here brought a kit knocking around the us and still failed to fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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