Swivel seat problem (1 Viewer)

Jul 7, 2021
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I am banging my head against a wall.

My 2009 AS Symbol has a problem with the passenger side swivel seat which does not lock into place.

The swivel plate has a manufacturer (ISRI) and part number so I contacted ISRI who referred me on to a company called www.swivel-seats.com.

I contacted SwivelSeats who in turn contacted ISRI who said they couldn't take an order from them and it would have to be done through the original converter.

I tried AutoSleepers who weren't interested because it is a 2009 model and they consider it to be a part of the base vehicle which they don't deal with.

I really don't know where to turn. The faulty part is a small plastic piece that locks into a slot. I am thinking I may try to 3D print a replacement.

Any suggestions?
 
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drpeej
Jul 7, 2021
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PaulandChrissy
May be able to help with 3d printing when they’ve returned from holiday.
I can do the 3D printing. It's designing the part that will be a bit tricky as the part has snapped in two and the seat will need to be taken apart. I may also need to dismantle the drivers side to find the same part which is still intact so I can copy it.

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drpeej
Jul 7, 2021
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Have you got a photo of the part. I can do the CAD work fo you if that helps.
Thanks for the offer but I can do it in Fusion 360 if need be. The problem is that the part has self-destructed, so will be difficult to copy. However, as I said, the drivers side is still OK so I can copy that if necessary.

I was hoping to avoid having to dismantle it (them). I was hoping I could buy a spare part or even a whole new swivel plate.

Oh well, I like a challenge :(
 
Nov 8, 2020
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Harpenden
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1998
That’s what I use. Fusion 360. It’s an awesome CAD program 👍
Have fun.

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drpeej
Jul 7, 2021
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Since 2009
That’s what I use. Fusion 360. It’s an awesome CAD program 👍
Have fun.
Yes, took me a bit to get my head round it at first but I did a 3 day course last year which has made it a lot easier.

I'll report how I get on but I'm reluctant to start any dismantling until after our trip to New Forest in a fortnight.
 

Nanniemate

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try these https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/kdrseatingonline#tab1
there is a phone number but the link to the website is not working for me
or these

 
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drpeej
Jul 7, 2021
282
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Alcester, UK
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Since 2009
try these https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/kdrseatingonline#tab1
there is a phone number but the link to the website is not working for me
or these

Thanks for that. They are fairly local to me. I'll give them a ring tomorrow
 
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drpeej
Jul 7, 2021
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Alcester, UK
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Since 2009
try these https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/kdrseatingonline#tab1
there is a phone number but the link to the website is not working for me
or these

I rang them just now. Same answer - it will have to be dealt with by AutoSleeper.

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Nanniemate

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Oct 1, 2019
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Still dropping clangers and making it up as I go along
I rang them just now. Same answer - it will have to be dealt with by AutoSleeper.
did you try the conversion shop , they may be more approachable
 
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drpeej
Jul 7, 2021
282
490
Alcester, UK
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Since 2009
I am pleased to report that this is now fixed

I dismantled the seat/swivel assembly to remove the damaged component. It was worn and had a corner broken off like this

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There was a part number printed on it so I tried a Google search which came up trumps with an eBay seller in Lithuania who was selling it.

It arrived today and is now fitted and working perfectly. It was a pig to reassemble because there was a springy piece of metal that had to go in the correct place (not easy).

After a considerable amount of swearing it is done and works perfectly.

Isn't the internet wonderful?
 
Nov 8, 2020
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You can’t beat the original part number. As you say, the internet is amazing. Job well done. 👍

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Nanniemate

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Oct 1, 2019
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Still dropping clangers and making it up as I go along
I am pleased to report that this is now fixed

I dismantled the seat/swivel assembly to remove the damaged component. It was worn and had a corner broken off like this

View attachment 649413

There was a part number printed on it so I tried a Google search which came up trumps with an eBay seller in Lithuania who was selling it.

It arrived today and is now fitted and working perfectly. It was a pig to reassemble because there was a springy piece of metal that had to go in the correct place (not easy).

After a considerable amount of swearing it is done and works perfectly.

Isn't the internet wonderful?
How much not including a £1.00 for the swear box EVERY TIME 🙄
 

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