F3L Rear Seat wont open, cable barely moves - any suggestions?

[Hhilljr]

Hello all:

I have a 2022 F3 Limited that has an issue with removing the rear seat. Pushing and turning the key does not release it. I finally got it off by removing the right side body panel and pulling on the cable that runs to the latch. Once the seat was out of the way, I could watch the catch while trying the key again - it barely moves at all. Other than some problem with the main lock cylinder, what could be wrong? Has anyone else had a similar problem or have any suggestions?

Thanks

[cravenfun]

Try some lube on the latch and post lip. Pushing down on seat while unlatching can help also. The lube helped my '15.
With the seat off look at the latch to see if it is fully retracting.

[Isopedella]

+ 1 on give it a lube. + the frunk while your there and just for giggles ya gas cap.

[Hhilljr]

Thanks for the input all. I think the problem is deeper than that though. When I removed the seat, I tried turning the key to operate the latch, and the catch barely moves. The key itself will only turn to lets say 1:00. I'm afraid to force it.

[troop]

Might be dealer time. It would be a warranty issue.

[Isopedella]

At the risk of sounding repetitive.

+ 1 on give it a lube. + the frunk while your there and just for giggles ya gas cap. And a sticky lock.


A small tube of powdered graphite or a pencil works in locks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dorEvoVVjO8

A little on the key goes a long way. Dont force it.