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As my car is running OK for the time being I'm starting to look at some of the more cosmetic issues.

My power seat switches have come off leaving just the poles. I have some replacements but I can't really figure out how to put them back on. I think I can glue the front to back but the upright needs to be able to rotate around the pole so glueing it is out...

Has anyone else fixed these themselves?
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Re: Power seat switches

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Mine also fell off and was wondering this too.
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Re: Power seat switches

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Just fixed mine today with a new set from Essex Rotary.

Do not glue anything! They clip on.

The front switch clips on the the outer posts but has to slide across them when moving the seat back/forward. Then of course the outer posts control the up/down.

The previous owner of my car made the mistake of trying to glue mine and I’ve spent some time today shaving off all the glue remnants; it now works perfectly.
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My posts look like they aren't complete. Either that or the switches aren't. I can't actually remember where the switches came from. I'll have to take a closer look, but there doesn't appear to be anything to clip on to.
If anyone has any pics of what the poles are supposed to look like that would be super handy.....
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Here’s a google image of the switch and a pic of my posts but a little blurred since I’ve zoomed into a picture I had to hand.

The posts are literally that - just straight posts. Where I have drawn green lines, there are small ridges/barbs that clip into the switch housing. So as I said before, the switches clip onto the posts but have to be clean enough to slide front to back.

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Those stems look to be the correct length. Also the toggles only fit onto the stems one way.


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MarkG M3CP wrote:
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Where I have drawn green lines, there are small ridges/barbs that clip into the switch housing.
Thanks Mark, that's really useful. My posts dont seem to have the barb. It looks like there might be a piece of plastic over the ends to build them up a bit to fit in the switch and hold them there. Might need to get a bit creative with a DIY solution.
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If you have access to a 3d printer then you can make your own replacements
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2764448
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Maybe someone already tried a diy solution with something like InstaMorph and the remains are still stuck to the stems
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Ive put my seat switches back on twice and they still just fall off no matter if they click onto what I presume is where they should be or not. Good thing no-one else drives the car really.
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It does seem to be a friction fit so if the posts or switch is worn it’s never going to stay on.
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My replacement switch covers used to fall off. Have you tried placing a piece of double sided tape ( the gummy stuff ) over the switches then push the covers over.

I did that and mine don't fall off anymore
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After looking at Mark's photo again I had another look at mine, and my posts seemed way shorter. After manhandling the plastic surround on the seat I noticed I could lift it onto the seat frame.

After doing this, much more of the posts became visible as did the little "ridge" for the switches to clip onto. So, sorted! Seat switches back in place.

I never knew the seat had a tippy "up / down" function until tonight either... Much better support for my voluptuous behind!

Thanks again! I'm glad I asked. :)
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Glad to hear you got it sorted
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Azimuth wrote:After looking at Mark's photo again I had another look at mine, and my posts seemed way shorter. After manhandling the plastic surround on the seat I noticed I could lift it onto the seat frame.

After doing this, much more of the posts became visible as did the little "ridge" for the switches to clip onto. So, sorted! Seat switches back in place.

I never knew the seat had a tippy "up / down" function until tonight either... Much better support for my voluptuous behind!

Thanks again! I'm glad I asked. :)
Aha - same problem I had!

In the end I removed the trim, drilled a hole in the back piece and bolted it to the metal seat frame. It now holds the outer pice firmly and doesn’t foul the switches.

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MarkG M3CP wrote:
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In the end I removed the trim, drilled a hole in the back piece and bolted it to the metal seat frame.
I'm fairly sure I'll have to do something similar to keep it there. Did you drill through the metal or just the plastic?
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Azimuth wrote:
MarkG M3CP wrote:
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In the end I removed the trim, drilled a hole in the back piece and bolted it to the metal seat frame.
I'm fairly sure I'll have to do something similar to keep it there. Did you drill through the metal or just the plastic?
I had just finished the driver seat lowering modification so had a couple of M8 bolts spare (overkill I know).

A couple of the lugs has broken of the backing piece so I drilled the plastic and bolted through the existing hole in the metal. Top centre, you can’t miss it when you take it off. Easy as can be.
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