Audi A3 1.8 TS (2000/X) - split rear seats jammed

Hi,

my rear seats refuse to fold down, when I try to operate the lever to
release the seats I just get resistance and they wont unlock.

Is there a simple fix - or should I just take a big hammer to them?

cheers

Darren

wrote:
> Hi,
>
> my rear seats refuse to fold down, when I try to operate the lever to
> release the seats I just get resistance and they wont unlock.
>
> Is there a simple fix - or should I just take a big hammer to them?
>
> cheers
>
> Darren


No takers for this one? - I am wondering if the seats are not supposed
to be folded down despite the fact that they have release handles -
could it be a trim level thing?

Darren

On 18 Sep 2006 02:00:24 -0700, wrote:

>
wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> my rear seats refuse to fold down, when I try to operate the lever to
>> release the seats I just get resistance and they wont unlock.
>>
>> Is there a simple fix - or should I just take a big hammer to them?
>>
>> cheers
>>
>> Darren
>
>
>No takers for this one? - I am wondering if the seats are not supposed
>to be folded down despite the fact that they have release handles -
>could it be a trim level thing?
>
>Darren

Do the seat backs have integrated locks by any chance?

Hi,

Im not sure what you mean about 'integrated' locks - there is a plastic
handle on the top of both seats, but they wont budge.


Darren

daytripper wrote:
> On 18 Sep 2006 02:00:24 -0700, wrote:
>
> >
> wrote:
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> my rear seats refuse to fold down, when I try to operate the lever to
> >> release the seats I just get resistance and they wont unlock.
> >>
> >> Is there a simple fix - or should I just take a big hammer to them?
> >>
> >> cheers
> >>
> >> Darren
> >
> >
> >No takers for this one? - I am wondering if the seats are not supposed
> >to be folded down despite the fact that they have release handles -
> >could it be a trim level thing?
> >
> >Darren
>
> Do the seat backs have integrated locks by any chance?

Not at all familiar with the A3, but I've had cars with "Locking" split rear
seats.
If that is the case, try the manual, look behind or on top of the the seats
for a lock.

Good Luck

Steve E.
> wrote in message
oups.com...
> Hi,
>
> Im not sure what you mean about 'integrated' locks - there is a plastic
> handle on the top of both seats, but they wont budge.
>
>
> Darren
>
> daytripper wrote:
>> On 18 Sep 2006 02:00:24 -0700, wrote:
>>
>> >
>> wrote:
>> >> Hi,
>> >>
>> >> my rear seats refuse to fold down, when I try to operate the lever to
>> >> release the seats I just get resistance and they wont unlock.
>> >>
>> >> Is there a simple fix - or should I just take a big hammer to them?
>> >>
>> >> cheers
>> >>
>> >> Darren
>> >
>> >
>> >No takers for this one? - I am wondering if the seats are not supposed
>> >to be folded down despite the fact that they have release handles -
>> >could it be a trim level thing?
>> >
>> >Darren
>>
>> Do the seat backs have integrated locks by any chance?
>

wrote:
> wrote:
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>my rear seats refuse to fold down, when I try to operate the lever to
>>release the seats I just get resistance and they wont unlock.
>>
>>Is there a simple fix - or should I just take a big hammer to them?
>>
>>cheers
>>
>>Darren
>
>
>
> No takers for this one? - I am wondering if the seats are not supposed
> to be folded down despite the fact that they have release handles -
> could it be a trim level thing?
>
> Darren

It should be as simple as pulling the handle on the top of the seat
towards you and then pulling the seat towards you. If this is not
happening then it sounds like the bar has jammed. See if you can see
anything from the boot as to why it has jammed.

Do you place heavy objects at/near it?