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Old 17th May 2012, 07:41 AM
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Default Headrest drivers side (LHD) wonīt go down!

Hi Guys, is there anyone that can help me with this problem?... headrest is stuck in top position and will not go down... I can hear the motor running(both up and down) but its like its not grabbing hold of the headrest.

I have tried putting pressure on it while running the electric up and down but no luck.

Do I need to take it apart? and if so, does anyone has some schematics of how this is done?

Any help appriciated

/Jake
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Old 17th May 2012, 07:55 AM
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I had a problem with my OSF and this fixed it.http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthrea...light=headrest
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Old 17th May 2012, 08:28 AM
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Thanks Dessey, I have tried this already(did it when I read your thread comment) but unfortunately this does not work on my headrest

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Old 17th May 2012, 09:26 AM
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Ah bugger. Then i'll shut up.
I do remember thinking at the time i didn't want to even attempt to try and get at it and just thought well it doesn't work now so i just went for it.

What about running the motor to the top and pulling up on the head rest will that make a ratchet sound and fix it?
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Ah bugger. Then i'll shut up.
I do remember thinking at the time i didn't want to even attempt to try and get at it and just thought well it doesn't work now so i just went for it.

What about running the motor to the top and pulling up on the head rest will that make a ratchet sound and fix it?
Donīt know... Iīll give it a go when I get home
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Old 22nd May 2012, 07:15 PM
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Default The solution!

Hi to everyone! this is my first post here!

Iīve had the same issue in my car, actually its a very common issue. I found the solution and itīs quite easy to fix it

http://www.ltooz.com/ltooz/audis/a8-...own-fixed.html


It took me about 20 minutes, it seems difficult but actually it isnīt.


If you have any doubt....just ask!


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Hi to everyone! this is my first post here!

Iīve had the same issue in my car, actually its a very common issue. I found the solution and itīs quite easy to fix it

http://www.ltooz.com/ltooz/audis/a8-...own-fixed.html


It took me about 20 minutes, it seems difficult but actually it isnīt.


If you have any doubt....just ask!


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Awsome find! I'll have a go at this when I have the time for sure
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