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schortie Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2021 Posts: 23 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:36 am Post subject: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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The latch is locked but the pull knob never went back into position. Seat won't move and neither will the blanket. What's the fix?
I tried to search but grew impatient - as is my nature. |
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DanHoug Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2016 Posts: 4806 Location: Bemidji, MN
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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sit on the seat and pull the latch hard then stand and lift the seat up all the while holding the knob out. if you're light, get two people! _________________ -dan
60% of what you find on the internet is wrong, including this post.
'87 Westy & '89 Westy both 2.1 4spd
Past projects can be found at--
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schortie Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2021 Posts: 23 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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I'll give it a shot, but since the knob is already "pulled out" with the seat locked, I'm not sure it's the way. |
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PDXWesty Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2006 Posts: 6247 Location: Portland OR
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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just yank on it. _________________ 89 Westy 2.1 Auto |
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fxr Samba Member
Joined: December 07, 2014 Posts: 2325 Location: Bay area CA
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:37 pm Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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Do you mean 'pull out' or 'pull up'?
My latch knob is very definitely 'lift up'. No 'out' involved. _________________ Jim Crowther
1984 1.9l EJ22 Westy Wolfsburg Edition
Vespa GTS 300 |
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schortie Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2021 Posts: 23 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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My knob pulls out and, as stated, did not go back into the "in" position it should be in when the bench seat is locked down. So the seat is "locked" and the knob is "out". I'm not able to lift the seat or flatten the bench into the bed. |
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elizer Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2016 Posts: 1471 Location: Northern Virginia
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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Can you try getting like a ruler or something flat there _________________ 91 syncro westy fas tdi |
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schortie Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2021 Posts: 23 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 1:32 pm Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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No, there is no room and there is no movement in the seat at all. It's locked in place. |
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teej Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2010 Posts: 897 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:33 pm Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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it might be possible to remove mattress and fish a coat hanger in from the back to hook/engage the latch mechanism _________________ 1986+ Wolfsburg Weekender Pop-Top 2.3 WBX Manual Trans |
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DanHoug Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2016 Posts: 4806 Location: Bemidji, MN
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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if the blanket is the problem, is it caught in the latch or just putting upward tension on the latch?
if the latter, cut the hanging part of the blanket off, assuming not an heirloom wool one, and tap the blanket back into the storage area with a putty knife and mallet. _________________ -dan
60% of what you find on the internet is wrong, including this post.
'87 Westy & '89 Westy both 2.1 4spd
Past projects can be found at--
www.thefixitworkshop.com |
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schortie Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2021 Posts: 23 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:54 pm Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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It's completely caught in the latch. I'll likely cut the blanket regardless, but while not an heirloom, it is a great wool blanket.
I'm wondering if there's a way to disassemble the bench from the outside? Without a saw of course.
Unless I get this figured, I guess I'll be sleeping upstairs for a while. It's a rude 3am pee run from up there. |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32647 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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DanHoug Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2016 Posts: 4806 Location: Bemidji, MN
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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schortie wrote: |
Unless I get this figured, I guess I'll be sleeping upstairs for a while. It's a rude 3am pee run from up there. |
that's what a Gatorade bottle is for. _________________ -dan
60% of what you find on the internet is wrong, including this post.
'87 Westy & '89 Westy both 2.1 4spd
Past projects can be found at--
www.thefixitworkshop.com |
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7482 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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This may be one of the most frustrating Vanagon events. Next step is to figure out how to ensure it doesn't happen again.
I removed the latch to make opening the seat a one hand affair and love the convenience.
See this thread for the ideas along those lines (I'd still like to use a gas spring and a non-jammable latch)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=721523 _________________ - Jim
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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schortie Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2021 Posts: 23 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 3:03 am Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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djkeev wrote: |
You have the camper foam on plywood seat?
Pull out on the knob fully, get a construction flat pry bar and push, bang it in between the seat bottom and the latch.
Odds are high that this wedge action alone will unjam the blanket in the latch and pop the seat loose.
Dave |
This sounds like it may be the way. Wish me luck when I give it a shot this afternoon.
Thanks for all the replies. |
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cmayna Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2014 Posts: 1148 Location: SF Bay area, CA
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:37 am Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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Well? Are we unstuck now? _________________ '90 Westy / automatic.
If I'm not working on the camper or my '50 Chebbie truck, I'm either fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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steve244 Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2022 Posts: 1670 Location: GA
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7482 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 11:06 am Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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cmayna wrote: |
Well? Are we unstuck now? |
I've been sitting on the edge of my bench seat waiting for the results. _________________ - Jim
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Do not get killed, do not kill others.
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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bobhill8 Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2017 Posts: 737 Location: MA
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 11:50 am Post subject: Re: Blanket stuck in rear bench latch. |
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Let me just issue a blanket statement: If this hasn't been covered before, get down on your hands and knees and pull the blanket up toward your chin. Roll to one side in the fetal position and rest your head on your tool bag. Dream of the blanket coming free. If you need help, ask Mr. Sandman. Be careful who you ask for help. Don't get fleeced. _________________ 1986 Westy
1971 Squareback |
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