Thanks, again, Robert. One of your videos saved my back! I took my car on it's first long test drive after doing a valve job, and forgot (after not drivin it for almost 5 months) how the seat was funky. your cable fix was easy, straight forward and fixed it lickity split. Woo!

@RobertDIY

9 жыл бұрын

hapsblog Good deal.

Worked perfectly on the 94 850 sedan I just bought, thanks again Robert!

@RobertDIY

4 жыл бұрын

you are welcome.

Hey Robert, Thank you so much for your helpful videos and instructions on doing home repairs on the 850 Volvo! I used the taillight video a few weeks ago and just yesterday, the seat recliner (cable) repair. Without your step-by-step instruction, it would have been a task I would be hesitant to tackle. Getting a replacement driver's seat, even at a "Used Auto Parts" (junk yard), would have been really expensive and a bigger job. I owe you, at least, a debt of gratitude and will recommend your great, helpful videos to everyone who needs assistance. THANK YOU SIR!!

@RobertDIY

9 жыл бұрын

Joe Bauguess You are welcome.

Robert, I appreciate all of your videos. I followed these steps and now it works like a charm. Thank you!

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

+Elliot Carver good deal.

Was able to use this to help me fix the same problem with my 940. The motor on one side, I had thought died, but after seeing the cable in your video, I was able to fix it no problem. The cable had simply fallen out. Fortunately, it was on the side of the chair too, so I didn't actually have to move anything. Took me less than a minute. Thanks a bunch, Robert. I'd read a whole bunch of mumbojumbo on different forums, but none of them actually spoke directly to this problem of a chair stuck in recline. You explain the issue and solution quite clearly.

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

Hi Robert: Your video helped me repair the recline/incline cable on my '93 850. It works, and I got the seat buttoned up with the zip ties (saved so much time). I appreciate your efforts, I would not have felt authorized to use the zip tie method had it not been part of your experience. Thanks for creating the video, I shared it on my FaceIbook page.

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Ted N. Hi Ted, glad it worked and thanks for sharing.

I wish I had found your videos when I first bought my 94 850 GLT. Your videos are like an episode of This Old House but with you fixing cars. Yor are so helpful and generous for taking the time to do these videos. I posted a link to your channel on matthewsvolvosite/forums/ You are the Volvo Guru. The rest of the world just hasn't discovered it yet. Best of Luck to You

Thanks Robert for another great video. My driver's seat on my '95 850 wagon hasn't reclined since I bought it 9 months ago. I'm going to watch this a few more times and then give it a try. Really appreciate it!

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

No problem. It's not to bad.

THANK YOU ROBERT! You're truly appreciated

@RobertDIY

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Thank you so much for your video ! I just buy a 850 t5 and with you i don't have any problem to do the maintenance on my car. This repair work perfectly. Hello from france !

@RobertDIY

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching.

Thanks Robert you are a genius. since my seat upholstery is in poor condition I saved a lot of time and hassle by cutting the stitches in the seam that is between the left side bolster of the seat and the vinyl seat back proper to gain access. Instead of shortening the cable housing I noticed that the cable is of the same type as an ordinary speedometer cable. It is 27-1/2" in length. I had a longer one made that is 28-1/4" in length. Do-it-yourself kits are also available to make inner Speedo cables but I couldn't find one readily. Anyway, this solved the problem of the defective design or implementation of the design for this seat. The slit in the back of the seat is hardly noticeable and will be covered by the seat covers I am going to get any way.

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

Good deal. Glad you got it worked out.

ONCE again Robert you made my Repair. Thank you so much, works 100% as you described. Grettings from northern Germany!

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

+camicatzelg good deal. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the kind words and for watching.

Excellent video - it saved me so much time and aggravation. I really appreciate the clear and concise instructions - almost as much as i appreciate a seat that finally works, thanks to you

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

+peter ellinger lol, you are welcome.

Hi Robert. I completed this repair today, and it works! Thanks for the great how to video.

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it and you're back in business. :)

I did this for old blue this weekend and it worked great. Thank You Again in another post LOL!

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I wish it were as quick and easy as you make it look! Nonetheless, your instructions were superb and my seat is working again. Thanks Robert!

@RobertDIY

9 жыл бұрын

A. Tucker LOL, I had to fix the last one twice.

I seen that, thank you very much. I appreciate it.

Robert, I LOVE your videos. Just fixed my seat thanks to you, and shared this on Facebook!

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+Stewart Voit Good deal. Thanks for watching and sharing.

Best volvo repair videos in the world!

Not enough tip, I heard that before. Thank you very much for helping me fix my 850.

@RobertDIY

2 жыл бұрын

😒

YOU ARE A GOD MY FRIEND! SEAT IS WORKING AGAIN WOOOO!!!!! I still can't find where to clip the bottom 4 clips in when putting the leather back on, the rear ones make sense, but the bottom 4 on the front I can't see where they clip in. But shit the power recliner works! So stoked man!

@RobertDIY

Жыл бұрын

😁

Thanks Robert, very helpful

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+Charles Garo Boyadjian You're welcome.

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

Robert, you're my new idle !! I've been driving with pillows for 1.5 years and it's a nightmare.....till I ran into your channel (needless to say I immediately subscribed to). I haven't applied that fix yet, but as soon as weather permits I'm on it and will update my comment. Thank you so much for taking the time and make this video, you are VERY appreciated sir

@RobertDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@jojy6969

4 жыл бұрын

@@RobertDIY Thank you again sir. I couldn't wait for the weekend and started to work on the sit around 6pm, completed the job by 7:15pm. My problem was the cable as you described, however mine was short on the other end of the cable. Fixed it as you instructed and all I could think of is how i didn't find your channel earlier. I can't thank you enugh and how happy I am to drive my car again. Next time you're in Chicago area, coffee / drink on me !!

@antoniogriffin7135

4 жыл бұрын

@@jojy6969 did your seat move at all? My passenger side is fine, but the driver side functions are not. I've replaced the switch, thinking about replacing the whole motor?

@jojy6969

4 жыл бұрын

@@antoniogriffin7135 , my passenger sit worked fine too but the driver's back rest was stocked almost all the way backwards. When clicking on the switch, I could hear the motors in the back working but it never moved back up. My problem was one on one in Robert's video, as soon as I 'gave' some extra wire I was able to lift the sit up. Hope that helps.

@antoniogriffin7135

4 жыл бұрын

@@jojy6969 thanks for the response. I don't even hear the motor making noise.. 😭.. Any suggestions?

hey thanks for your help I look at a lot of your videos and I finally fixed my seat on my estate

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

+Adam Lawrence good deal

Very informative 👏 I really appreciated Saved me around $250

@RobertDIY

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

this worked, we did the temp fix and was able to get my drivers seat back up

@RobertDIY

Жыл бұрын

Temp fix?

Thanks for that video, my seat has been driving me mad just can't get it to be upright enough to be comfortable for long journey's, no I just need to get a blow torch adn away we go, the SIPs thing freaks me out though, I just know I am going set that off!!

Good information! Very helpful! Thank you!

@RobertDIY

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you for watching.

I have messed with dozens of them. The fact that you know the airbag is there will help you not trigger it. Just put the clip in it and you'll be fine. I took an old seat and set one off one day, sounded like a shot gun went off. LOL Really, there is little danger.

you are the man! thank you my brotha ✊🏾

@RobertDIY

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Your awesome

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Hi Jao, there is a chance that you pulled a cable loose or something has gotten jammed in the seat track. I would take the seat out and look at the motor pack to make sure the cables look good. There is a video for seat removal.

took longer than expected but hell yeah this vid goated

@RobertDIY

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@RobertDIY

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

Thanks for the video sir :)

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

+Gazerz Garage you are welcome.

OMG you are the best

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Alejandro Rivera Thanks for watching.

The easiest way to search is to go to my channel and click on the search glass next to the ABOUT link then type in what you are looking for like "SEAT REMOVAL" and it will come up. You can also type in VOLVO 850 SEAT REMOVAL from KZread search box and it will appear as well. I will try to PM it to you right now. Robert

Hi Robert thanks for getting back to me about the power seat on my volvo 850 I have looked through your vids & cant seem to find the Power seat removal If you have time will you Please send me the link for it as I need to watch it before I attempt to remove mine, Many thanks again James from Dublin/Ireland.

I'm sure there is but I have not tried to figure that out.

Hi Robert, thanks for that. Is there any way to crank the seat upright with a wrench or something, I just need the back of the seat a couple of inches forwards, I am not bothered about moving it back and forwards on a regular basis as I am the only driver, just fed up with driving semi reclined like Steven Hawkins. A quick fix would be very welcome. Also, thanks again for the clear and fulsome videos you are posting.

Hi Robert, I have an 1996 850R saloon my drivers seat wont move forward or back does everything else except this, have you any ideas.? Oh I have a chain & lock under the seat that I lock the car @ nite with do you think it mite have broken a wire under there, also I can hear the motor but no movement, many thanks James in Dublin/Ireland. Luv your Vids

I have a 99 volvo s80 and the driver seat will not move at all please help

Hi Robert, I have a 1995 850 wagon with power seats, in this video you explain that the seat back will not go forward. Mine will not go backwards. Also the seat base will not go backward. I could use a lil help on these repairs. Thanks.

@RobertDIY

3 жыл бұрын

LOL OK

@danonly55

3 жыл бұрын

I can hear both motors moving. but no movement.

@danonly55

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobertDIY Ok I watched the 960 seat repair video, that gave me the answer I was looking for. Thank you.

Robert, awesome as always. Should I disconnect the battery of the car to possibly keep the airbag from deploying? And where exactly do I use the zip ties?

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+Patrick Larkin What kind of car do you have? If an 850, it is not connected to the SRS system. Zip ties hold the leather to the cushion.

sent you 10 bucks from Spain have a beer on me :-)

Hi Robert, is it possible to convert manual seats to electric? i got a pair of electric seats from a junkyard but mine are black leather and these are tan so i just want to swap tracks.. thanks!

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

If the wiring is there.

Would this be the same mechanism for a Hyundai? My seat has reclined and I cant make it sit up.

@RobertDIY

5 жыл бұрын

I have no idea

Thanks anyway, if I find it I will let you know. ;-)

I have a 07 saturn aura will this video work for my car, it seems my driver seat won't move forward or backward after giving someone a hot shot

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

Please don't do that. I guess you mean jump start. You likely blew a fuse or damaged a relay.

Sure. There is a link on my website. It's a donation page on Robert Spinner. Com

Thank you so much rob your videos is perfect, I search this cable because the other owner have lost … Where I can find ? Do you have the numero oem ?

@RobertDIY

2 жыл бұрын

No, just fix it.

@nicolasmarguet1130

Жыл бұрын

Thank for the answer, but the cable is missing in my car What is the reference

Robert, What are you exactly doing with the zip ties? A little confused

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

I'm securing the leather/seat upholstery to the seat frame so it pulls tight to the frame and looks proper.

My backrest isnt reclining and all i hear is a relay click, could this be the solution or i have a bad motor cuz im not hearing it.

@RobertDIY

Жыл бұрын

I can't hear it from here.

Will this work for the 96 model?

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

What kind of car?

Heres my problem, i have fixed the recline feature on my passenger seat, and it will recline fine, but trying to get it up it only comes up a smidgen at a time. I replaced the controls but it still does it. Any ideas?

@RobertDIY

9 жыл бұрын

Erik Strieter Maybe the motor is going out or the cable is actually bad.

Hi Robert. I have a 98 Volvo S70. Having issues with the Driver Seat, the seat moves forward, and reclines forward, but nothing I do with the controls will move it backward or recline back. Should I proceed with the repair that this video suggests or is there something else that may be the problem? Thank you.

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Does it click or anything when you select the other directions? Sounds like you have a problem with your control buttons. I would disconnect the harness under the seat and make sure it is not damaged. I have NEVER read of a x70 car with seat issues like the 850 or 960, it is possible but I doubt it.

Hey Robert, I have an issue on my 93 850 GLT that is similar to this problem, but more unique. By unique, I mean only the right side of my driver seat will recline, and the left side is stuck in what seems to be the bottom most recline position. I took off the leather, located the motor, and checked the cable, and it was poking out enough so I ruled that out. Any ideas? Thanks ahead of time!

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+sean farrell Transmission is probably bad. I would just replace the seat or all of that stuff back there.

@potatoes9092

8 жыл бұрын

+Robert DIY alright, thanks!

so my seat back grinds when i press the button to recline and doesn't move at all would i found 2 seats driver and passanger for 100$ would it just be easier to get the seats and put them in ?

@kasandrawoodbury5906

7 жыл бұрын

also the seats are from an s70 hoping to go into an 850 glt both 95 it looks exactly like my seats just a little lighter color do you know if that would work with minimal modification

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

What if they don't work?

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

The '98 x70 seats have the same air bag system. The '99 and newer x70 seats have a newer style air bag system and the air bags won't work in the 850. No problem but they won't work.

Hi Robert, a quick question as I try to fix my current volvo seats. What voltage is supplied? 30V? If so, is there a step-up transformer somewhere? Thanks for any help, love the videos. Cheers, Richard

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

I have no idea. What kind of car do you have?

@reedondo10

6 жыл бұрын

Oops sorry for late response. Well I have a Landcruiser which runs 12V, but the Volvo Seats run 30V, don't they? I have seats out of an s60

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

reedondo10 still have no idea. You may want to ask someone that post Range Rover videos. GoodDad1974 may know.

@reedondo10

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, will give it a crack. Thanks Robert! Will hunt him down! :-)

Hi Robert i like this video. I have a 1995 volvo 960 and my front passenger seat only moves forward and back on one side. plus in have a separate issue my ac doesnt function properly, when i turn the car on i have to wait 5 minute for it blow out the vents, but i can hear it blowing. futhermore when i accelerate it the ac stops blowing until stop accelerating. its weird can you help??

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

jarvon holmes Sure, swing by. LOL Just kidding. The seat issue is like this seat problem but much easier to fix. Under the seat you can see 3 motors. These motors have cables going into them with maybe 8 mm bolts holding the cable brackets in. You find the motor that moves the side of the seat you are having issues with, pull the cable end out, trim it like in this video, put it back together and you're good to go.

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

jarvon holmes As for the AC issue, you likely have a vacuum like loose behind the glove box. You have to pull the glove box out, find the vacuum cluster in front of the duct system, find the one that is damaged or loose, connect it and you should be good.

Hey Robert, i have to replace the steering rack on my s90. What brand do you recommend? Maval? from where do you recommend I get it. I'm currently near san francisco

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+blackpassenger Hey man, I have zero experience with steering racks. You may want to ask some folks on a Volvo forum.

@blackpassenger

8 жыл бұрын

+Robert DIY no prob. been checking out those forum and Maval seems be mentioned in a good light quite often. getting it done on monday. $700, plus one stabilizer bar link. learned a lesson. repair leaking steering rack, or the ps fluid will destroy stabilizer bar link rubber, hence destroying the link. ps fluid also destroys control arm bushings. so i'll have to replace my right control arm bushing and right stabilizer bar link. Total $1000.

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

Yes, oil fluids destroys certain types of rubber.

@blackpassenger

8 жыл бұрын

+Robert DIY replaced the rack and now theres a squeak coming from the steering column when i turn the steering wheel.

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

Ouch. Boot noise?

The bench stayed in the lying position, I did it according to the video and now the bench moves forward all the time but backwards one click at a time. do I still need to do something so that the bench moves backwards smoothly?

@RobertDIY

5 ай бұрын

Has something to do with the controller calibration. Try unplugging the controller, plug it back in and see if that helps.

@jamppa3107

5 ай бұрын

@@RobertDIY tried unplugging and plugging back in but it doesn't work

@jamppa3107

5 ай бұрын

@@RobertDIY in the lying position it goes up halfway well and then stops and goes up one notch with one press. why doesn't it go all the way up smoothly?

Hello robert I got a 2000 C70 and the seat only reclines forward but does not go back. Is it the same problem?

@RobertDIY

4 жыл бұрын

probably the switch

@Samuel221-z7j

4 жыл бұрын

@@RobertDIY If it would be the wire it would try to operate and make a sound correct?

@RobertDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Sure

@Samuel221-z7j

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobertDIY Hey Robert I bought another C70 and today I was driving and the seat reclined back by itself while driving and as I tried to raise it I hear the motor doing something and clicking but nothing happens. What do you think is going on?

Does this apply to a 960?

@RobertDIY

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think so but I guess it is possible.

@alexroshko3239

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobertDIY Okay. I put 960 seats in my 740, wired them up right. But my back rest on the drivers seat will not move forward but will recline.

The only part that really concerns me is those clip rings coming through the foam. I guess it will make more sense when I'm actually doing it, but I really don't wanna have to rip the foam. Sort of confused on how those clip rings can come out without ripping the foam

@RobertDIY

Жыл бұрын

Cut them with tin snips.

@solomonjenkins9505

Жыл бұрын

@@RobertDIY ohh okay, so I cut them from the front with the tin snips to roll the cover up...but then how do I reattach if they are cut? Sorry if this is a stupid question, I'm a big noob, thanks for quick reply!

@solomonjenkins9505

Жыл бұрын

@@RobertDIY okay I got in there and saw what you were talking about, all makes sense now!

Does this fix the issue if your seat will not incline? My seat is stuck in complete recline, it will not sit upright at all. Thanks! (Temporarily fixed it by getting another seat, but I would rather have my original back, as the spare seat is not powered)

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

+Brittany B does it have a recline problem?

@brittanyb9695

7 жыл бұрын

Seat lays down completely flat. Cannot incline or recline.

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

What kind of car do you have?

@brittanyb9695

7 жыл бұрын

1994 Volvo 850 turbo Sedan

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, just as explained in the video.

LOL, should I assume that you have not been in the best of positions driving?

1996 volvo 850

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

Yes. Did you check the comments?

Mine only tries to recline on one side of the seat.. have you seen this issue before?

@RobertDIY

Жыл бұрын

yes.

@Johnny_smathers

Жыл бұрын

@@RobertDIY so likely that only one side’s cable came loose? I’m about to open the seat up and see what’s going on this week. Your content has been saving my butt with this car, thanks man

@Johnny_smathers

Жыл бұрын

@@RobertDIYturns out it was the bar that goes across the bottom of the seat and connects the to the gears on both sides had come loose from the left side so only one side was recline/inclining .. I was able to wiggle it back into the slot and got full function back, your video still helped me figure out how to start my diagnosis so thanks brotha!

excellent video Robert, I did a lot fixes with your videos...I was just wondering is this a "permanent" fix or is it going to happen again in some time? thanks a lot

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+limasti89 permanent? What does that mean.

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+limasti89 I did mine over 100,000 miles ago and it is still working.

@limasti89

8 жыл бұрын

+Robert DIY that's what i was wondering...if i had to do it again in a year or so. Thanks :)

LOL, a lot of those things are broken.

I have a 99 volvo s80 and the driver seat will not move at all please help

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Have you checked the fuses? Does the passenger side seat work? Is there a STOP button that has been triggered?

@jonathanosorio4520

10 жыл бұрын

I have checked the fuses there fine and passenger seat works fine oh and about the stop button wouldnt know where to find it

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Does it move in any direction? The seats usually have an overload circuit, silver looking thing in the fuse panel. Either that or a relay has gone bad. You will have to have someone test it to see if power is going to the motor.

@antoniogriffin7135

4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get it fixed?