Thanks for the video. It helped me fix my 2021 Ridgeline back seat when it wouldn’t go up and was locked down. I zip tied the hole where the cable came out in the handle latch.
Your video gave me the courage to take a whack at fixing the rear seat in my '19 Ridgeline not staying up. I found that my problem wasn't the cable but friction in the mechanism that prevented it from going down all the way. A good spritz with WD-40 did the job. The Honda dealer wanted $165 just to troubleshoot! Following your directions, it took me about an hour all told.
Thank you for this video! Dealer was going to charge me $1200 to fix this. I was able to fix my 2018 Ridgeline in 30 minutes by reconnecting the cable and using your ziptie trick! I'm sure it would have taken me hours without your video.
Thanks Donna! So glad the video helped!! Now it's all the way up to $1200 for a dealer to fix this?? Incredible!!...and I didn't realized the new generation of Ridgeline continues to have the same issue...so glad the video helped and you did it in only 30 mins! Wow, You Rock!!! :)
@@jeffdrake869 The mechanism was jammed a little so they wanted to replace the whole thing. I worked it a bit and got it moving again. Then connected the cable, which wasn’t broken. Put the zip tie on for insurance. Again, thanks so much!
Thanks for this....Great video that helped me take it apart and figure out the issue. Mine was not a matter of the cable coming out and needing to be secured but the cable wire coming out of its holder that can be seen at 6:08 and caused the cable to not operate correctly.
This was very helpful, mine tends to be hard to pull one time and then it is easy to pull on after that initial pull. I will take it apart and clean it lube and put it together to see if that will help. this video helped me know how to disassemble it. Thanks!
Hey Jeff - very in depth video. Interesting to see the inner workings of the Ridgeline rear seats. However, I'm having the opposite problem. My drivers' side rear comes up without pulling on the latch. Leg retracts just fine. But, it will not lock into the folded position. Do you think this might be a similar fix for that particular problem?
Hey Shawn, thanks for the message. Hmmm...thinking on your problem. My example, the latch and lock mechanism is working fine but the actuator cable just came out of the slot...I've never had the latch system apart before, but my first thought would be that the issue of the seat not locking into the down position their must be a latch problem, not a cable problem. That's my gut feeling...Does the cable appear to be in place and handle seems to move smoothly?
@@jeffdrake869 I know its been a year, but just got around to it. LOL actually was installing a license plate camera which DOES require removing the rear seat, along with a bunch of other stuff. So, I figured while I had it apart, I'd give it a go. Anyway, the latch was indeed the problem. Your video did help, though. The hole that accepts the cable was broken, and the cable frayed. So, a trip to the junkyard. Replaced handle, and cable (which was way easier than anticipated.) and works better than when I got the truck.
Thanks for postings. My issue is the support for the seat when it's down isn't folding back against the bottom of the seat when it put in the up position. Would that be cable problem ?
Alan Ross Thanks for the message, I also had the problem once of the leg not folding up...I believe it was cable related too...will take a look today & see if I can recall what I did to fix...I’ve had issues with the seats 3 times over the last 13yrs, was able to Diy repair each time...Will get back with a msg later today.
Thanks for the video. It helped me fix my 2021 Ridgeline back seat when it wouldn’t go up and was locked down. I zip tied the hole where the cable came out in the handle latch.
Your video gave me the courage to take a whack at fixing the rear seat in my '19 Ridgeline not staying up. I found that my problem wasn't the cable but friction in the mechanism that prevented it from going down all the way. A good spritz with WD-40 did the job. The Honda dealer wanted $165 just to troubleshoot! Following your directions, it took me about an hour all told.
Glad you took a shot & got it done & saved yourself some money too! Way to go!!👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you for this video! Dealer was going to charge me $1200 to fix this. I was able to fix my 2018 Ridgeline in 30 minutes by reconnecting the cable and using your ziptie trick! I'm sure it would have taken me hours without your video.
Thanks Donna! So glad the video helped!! Now it's all the way up to $1200 for a dealer to fix this?? Incredible!!...and I didn't realized the new generation of Ridgeline continues to have the same issue...so glad the video helped and you did it in only 30 mins! Wow, You Rock!!! :)
@@jeffdrake869 The mechanism was jammed a little so they wanted to replace the whole thing. I worked it a bit and got it moving again. Then connected the cable, which wasn’t broken. Put the zip tie on for insurance. Again, thanks so much!
They don't call it the stealership for no reason! 😅
Thanks for this....Great video that helped me take it apart and figure out the issue. Mine was not a matter of the cable coming out and needing to be secured but the cable wire coming out of its holder that can be seen at 6:08 and caused the cable to not operate correctly.
Thanks for making this video! Nice of you.
This was very helpful, mine tends to be hard to pull one time and then it is easy to pull on after that initial pull. I will take it apart and clean it lube and put it together to see if that will help. this video helped me know how to disassemble it. Thanks!
Glad is was of some help. Good luck on your fix and Happy Good Friday!
Just what I was looking for ! Thanks
J0E R , glad it helped, sorry I’m not a pro video guy...just trying to share & help! Glad it was useful...thanks for your msg. Enjoy your day👍
So mine I finally got out, the actual plastic broke that holds the metal end of the cable. Sure wish Honda would put a part number on the handle part.
Have a similar problem, great video. Curious how you got the seat raised to undo the set screw to begin with?
Maybe minute 7:36?
Thanks help a lot bro
Marcos Rodrìguez thanks for the feedback, glad the Video helped!👍
Hey Jeff - very in depth video. Interesting to see the inner workings of the Ridgeline rear seats. However, I'm having the opposite problem. My drivers' side rear comes up without pulling on the latch. Leg retracts just fine. But, it will not lock into the folded position. Do you think this might be a similar fix for that particular problem?
Hey Shawn, thanks for the message. Hmmm...thinking on your problem. My example, the latch and lock mechanism is working fine but the actuator cable just came out of the slot...I've never had the latch system apart before, but my first thought would be that the issue of the seat not locking into the down position their must be a latch problem, not a cable problem. That's my gut feeling...Does the cable appear to be in place and handle seems to move smoothly?
@@jeffdrake869 I know its been a year, but just got around to it. LOL actually was installing a license plate camera which DOES require removing the rear seat, along with a bunch of other stuff. So, I figured while I had it apart, I'd give it a go. Anyway, the latch was indeed the problem. Your video did help, though. The hole that accepts the cable was broken, and the cable frayed. So, a trip to the junkyard. Replaced handle, and cable (which was way easier than anticipated.) and works better than when I got the truck.
Awesome! Still have mine…170,000 miles now…still Ruben’s great!
Hey my dad has a proulblum on the driver seat like it has a ball all the way in the frunt
Thanks for postings.
My issue is the support for the seat when it's down isn't folding back against the bottom of the seat when it put in the up position. Would that be cable problem ?
Alan Ross Thanks for the message, I also had the problem once of the leg not folding up...I believe it was cable related too...will take a look today & see if I can recall what I did to fix...I’ve had issues with the seats 3 times over the last 13yrs, was able to Diy repair each time...Will get back with a msg later today.
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@@jeffdrake869 any update to this issue? I'm having the same issue on my 2008. Thanks.
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My dad has a nother problem in the driver seat butt he wants to said you a picher to explain you good
Alexis Zaragoza sure, Not sure if I can help, but I’m willing to take a look if you send a picture. I think you can send one on this message