seat won't move back/ smoke smell (1 Viewer)

[Harpenden fjz80]

Hey,
Does anyone happen to have any ideas or remedies to getting smoke smell out of my 80? Also my passenger front seat won't move back the bottom cushion.
thanks
Victor

 

[sundaypunch]

This thread should get you going on the seat issue. It is a common problem-
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/67809-broken-seat-missing-cap-issue.html

As for the smoke smell. I would hit all the upholstery, carpet, etc. with some Fabreze then leave all the windows open as much as you can. It will take some time but much of the smell should go away.

 

[crazycruisergirl]

what tyoe of smoke? Cigerette or fire

 

[Harpenden fjz80]

cigg smoke.

 

[diverae]

I had (and still have) the same problem with both my front seats.

I managed to move both of them back as far as they will go for now so that I can drive and my passenger doesn't have knees in chest syndrome.

To fix the problem I'm hoping Nakman will be able to send me some caps.

Temporary though - to move the drivers side i managed to jam my key under the rod and fiddle with the button while sticking my finger in the hole to force the rod back - it hurt but it worked. The passenger side I pushed a bolt that was slightly smaller in to the cap hole gap to push the rod back. It took a bit of rocking back and forth on the button, but the seat finally managed to go all the way back.