My driver side seat motor appears to be bad. The seat is all the way back so that I cannot access the rear bolts to remove, the seat. Any suggestions?


1999 Jaguar XK8

 

I've moved your question from US Mid Atlantic Region section to XK8/XKR section. You'll get the answer here.

Graham

 

It is often the module that's at fault. Swap the modules and see what happens. If you haven't removed them before, they are under the front edge of the seat, held by two 10 mm nuts.

 

Hi, I, too, have a (passenger) seat which is all the way back. Little motor makes sound, but seat doesn't move. I'm worried how much it will cost if I take it in to a jag dealership. Anyone know if I can buy the little motor/module, then get a good local garage to do the job. Does the seat have to come right off to access it.? thought I'd put our issues side by side as they appear to be the same.
Darlene White 2006 XK8

 

You may have a different if you can hear the motor. It may be the gear is bad, but the module is certainly providing power. Have you tried pulling on the seat while the power is on?

 

I've had two of these fail- one in the 8 and one in the X. In both cases it was the tiny nylon gear in the assy. that drives the cable which in turn moves the seat. I was able to buy a seat complete from a local wrecker, and plunder the motor assemblies for parts. The exchange was pretty much plug 'n play, and was quite simple once the seat was unbolted. Maybe find a kid with long, skinny fingers to work thos back bolts free.

I don't believe the nylon gear is available separately. I do have some of the other bits, however.

 

I had the same kind of problem. If it's the module bad, you may be able to jumper the motor directly. See if the instructions in this thread help.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=55313

Steve

 

I've checked the module, and it is fine. Are there any other suggestions. The seat just wont move.

 

Is it just the front to back movement that is inoperative? Do you hear any sound at all?

 

Not Doubting Any Ones Intelligence...But Have You Checked Under And Around The Seat And Track To See If Somethings Blocking The Movement? Just A Thought..It's Happened Before.

Maybe A Bad Switch?