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Self-reclining Recaros? #1248887
14/08/2011 10:51
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Does anyone else's Recaros recline themselves over time?

At first, I thought it was just me, but now I'm absolutely sure its the seats themselves

Basically, over a period of two to four weeks, the seat backs recline slightly and require half a turn to put them back to their original position

The passenger seat is worse (probably because it's empty most of the time and the car's vibrations will make it recline quicker than if it has weight on it)

weird...


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1248891
14/08/2011 10:54
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Could it be your plus is haunted??
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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: ] #1248893
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i get that too Nigel, and i find it a bit annoying to say the least evil

Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1248900
14/08/2011 11:20
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Yes Nigel, my passenger seat has it - over a period of a month - month and a half. It's probably down to a loose mechanism somewhere in the seat. Joe's has it as well (more serious) and he's going to try and find out how to fix it.


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1248907
14/08/2011 11:32
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Yup, mine does this too. It's not got any worse over time though, so never bothered to look into it any further.


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1248914
14/08/2011 11:38
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Ditto on mine!! wink. Long motorway journeys allow the passenger seat to recline nicely.

If anyone finds a fix.......;)

Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1248920
14/08/2011 11:48
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I always thought it would be just my own car, so I never bothered to post about it until now

It now looks like it's a common issue - isn't it amazing that we're still finding out things about these cars, after many years of ownership?


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1248924
14/08/2011 11:53
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Has been posted on here before Nigel. I believe there is a fix-your-seat set available from Recaro that also fixes this, but the actual reason is unknown I believe. Might be just some bolts that need tightening.


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Kayjey] #1248935
14/08/2011 12:13
14/08/2011 12:13
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I'm in this club too!

A quarter turn every week sorts it out.

Don't tell everyone or they will all want a set of these special magic seats though laugh


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: mr_tickle] #1248944
14/08/2011 12:35
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me too, same issue


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1248950
14/08/2011 12:50
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I've got Cobras in mine which does exactly the same! The Recaro's in my Civic Type R never did this though.

Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1248952
14/08/2011 12:52
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good grief - type "self-reclining recaro" into Google shocked

Seems its a very common problem that afflicts Scoobies, EVOs, Fords, VWs and others as well as Coopsters

Time to speak with Recaro, I reckon


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1248956
14/08/2011 12:55
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in fact, i just mentioned this to the mrs...

now she is moaning about the GTA seats too...

Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1249010
14/08/2011 17:31
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Mine are fine, no self-reclining at all. smile

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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1249060
14/08/2011 20:14
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Coming soon in the haggling section... laugh


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Kayjey] #1249072
14/08/2011 20:58
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No Recaros cry no problem laugh

So if anyone want´s to change Recaros for normal seats i can do the favour laugh

Cheers.


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1249087
14/08/2011 22:19
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My passenger seat self-reclines too !


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: MCMike] #1249088
14/08/2011 22:20
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Mine do this as well crazy


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1249096
14/08/2011 22:59
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Can open.....worms everywhere!!

Common problem eh?

Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1249101
14/08/2011 23:10
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Never had a problem with my old coupe and my GTA

Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: MCMike] #1249104
14/08/2011 23:19
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Originally Posted By: MCMike
My passenger seat self-reclines too !


Is that only when Proccy get near the car???

Giggady!!

@ hyperlink - I think I found the problem!!

Easy fix wink

Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Taffy20vt] #1249110
14/08/2011 23:33
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Originally Posted By: Taffy20vt
Mine do this as well crazy

Same here, both sides


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1249131
15/08/2011 00:14
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now you mention it, I have the same too. thought it was just me.

"who in "ell" has sat in here" was the 1st reaction.

Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1249133
15/08/2011 00:25
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Ha mine are fine laugh


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1249134
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Oh MCMike, why don't I see you in the AGM thread....

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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1249136
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I'm working on it pinky


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1249229
15/08/2011 12:55
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Problem occured on my LE, never an issue with my plus (airbag recaro).

If i remember I took the cover off, cleaned and greased the mech. I think its caused by vibration in the car/seat.


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: MCMike] #1249239
15/08/2011 13:33
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Originally Posted By: MCMike
I'm working on it pinky


Work harder....


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Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1249267
15/08/2011 14:30
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Yep, I get it on my plus, I thought it was going out of position when I flipped the seats forward for access to the rear seats....maybe not then!

Re: Self-reclining Recaros? [Re: Nigel] #1249287
15/08/2011 15:25
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Ok.....I see loads of people have had this minor issue......any solutions yet?.. wink

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