Head Rests not operating

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Jun 26, 2007 | 08:40 PM

n17gary

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Head Rests not operating

I have a 2001 XKR with 14K miles. The 2 headrests are not working--when I try to operate them it mkes a noise as if the motor is working but the head rests are not engaged. Same thing when I move the seats forward and the headrest automatically moves down.

Is this a major fix or something I may be able to do. The drivers headrest was working then just stopped and started acting like the passenger side.

Gary

Jun 27, 2007 | 07:46 PM

Envy337

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RE: Head Rests not operating

It's not an easy job.

As of right now there are 2 fixes.

1. A new head rest motor.
2. Modify the head rest motor cable.

Do you have Select Edition? They cover it.

I'm not sure about aftermarket warranty cos.

Jul 4, 2007 | 08:43 PM

cap79

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RE: Head Rests not operating

modify the cable, to access, pull leather up starting from behind,
when motor is accessable, removed black cable and cut 12mm or
1/2 inch of the cable cover only. that will fix it.

Jul 5, 2007 | 02:55 PM

vizcarra44

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RE: Head Rests not operating

Good luck, its not as easy as described, the ultimate fix is just to replace the motor and cable assy as a complete unit, but its not easy.
Beleave me, in the dealer no one wants to do this repair, they usually send it out to the Upholstry guy to do, although I did them all the time.