Q: The driver's seat will not move forward and backward. When I move it forward it makes a sound and then stops.

asked by on November 17, 2016

The driver's seat torso will not move forward all the way. It is currently laying flat onto the backseat. It makes a mechanical noise when moving it forward and gradually stops without really moving forward
My car's transmission is unknown to me.

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