seat latch

[stevieb]

I have a 2009 SE5 Roadster. I try to press in the key and turn it to release the seat to expose the gas tank but the key won't turn. It turns easily the other way to release the front trunk. Any ideas??

 

[retired1]

:congrats: and :welcome:!
I've never had that problem, but I would suggest pushing down on the front of the seat (over the latch) and turning the key at the same time. If that works, I would believe that the cable is in need of adjustment o lubrication.

 

[Spyderjuice]

The pin on the bottom of the seat can be screwed out to relieve the tension when closed.

 

[boborgera]

I have a 2009 SE5 Roadster. I try to press in the key and turn it to release the seat to expose the gas tank but the key won't turn. It turns easily the other way to release the front trunk. Any ideas??

:welcome:
Are you pushing down when the key is in the off position?
I ask because if you turn the key all the way to the right and then push down it won't open. opcorn:

 

[fispyder]

:welcome:

:welcome:
Are you pushing down when the key is in the off position?
I ask because if you turn the key all the way to the right and then push down it won't open. opcorn:

:agree::congrats:

 

[Neez]

The pin on the bottom of the seat can be screwed out to relieve the tension when closed.

I don't feel I need the seat locking feature, so I removed the striker pin.

 

[stevieb]

I have tried pushing the seat down and turning the key at the same time as suggestd. Also, I realize that first you push the key then turn it. It worked when I first got it home and also when I push the key in and turn it the other way the trunk release works fine

 

[NancysToy]

I have tried pushing the seat down and turning the key at the same time as suggestd. Also, I realize that first you push the key then turn it. It worked when I first got it home and also when I push the key in and turn it the other way the trunk release works fine

If pushing down on the right front corner of the seat while turning the key, or smacking it with the palm of your hand while tring to turn the key, doesn't work, you will have to see your dealer. You can even try sitting on the seat while turning the key, then get off while still holding the key in the unlocked position. Please realize that there is probably more resistance to turning the key to open the seat than there is the trunk. If you do get it open, lubricate the latch plate and the recess of the pin. I use waterproof silicone grease on the striking surfaces, and a little oil on the latch hinge pin and the surfaces that are not exposed. If that is not enough, adjust the latch pin attached to the seat, but be careful, you can easily make the problem worse.