clk430 seats wont slide front or back
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clk430 seats wont slide front or back
Hey guys, I have a 99' clk430 and my seats have stopped sliding back and forth. They didn't have this issue when I first got the car but recently they just stopped working. I read in another thread that it's possibly fuses or worse case scenario, the seat motor which I heard can be a pain in the *** and a bit pricey. Just wanted to get some more input from you guys. Thanks!
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I would check the fuses in the trunk first. They are first to blow and could be a sign of a dying seat motor. The fore and aft seat motors can be found on ebay for as little as 60 bucks and up and is not hard to do, just takes a bit of patience. I would also suggest that you check the seat tracks to make sure change was dropped and stuck in the tracks. This will also blow a fuse and cause it to get stuck.
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My driver's fore aft motor died and the replacement part cost me $120. The labor charged for the repair wasn't too steep. Instead of outright removal, the tech accessed the motor by removing the seat pan. I think I paid $225 for the fix. A year later, my passenger fore aft motor died. I bought a used motor from a 430 part out on this forum. I'll attempt the repair myself in spring.
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Had the same issue with CLK 430, turned out to be rough tracks, just needed some cleaning and they were back to work. If you hear a click when trying to move the seat, check if something is blocking it, sounds silly but you never know.
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Alright I'll definitely check the fuses first. My driver's side moves slightly backwards but doesnt move back forward so I'll check the tracks too and if I have to change the motors then so be it. Thanks everyone!
