Theater chair will not recline

[DougW]

I just purchased a 2023 Forester 3051. One of the two reclining theater seats will not recline. The dealer said ‘too bad, could be months before a replacement motor is available’. I am not convinced it is the motor. I have determined there is no power at the switch. Does anyone know if there might be a fuse involved? If so, where is it located? Any other thoughts would be appreciated.

[Twomed]

Mine has a 110v to 12v transformer like a printer...two connections. The 110v could be disconnected...then the 12v to the chairs could be disconnected. May be an inline fuse on the 12v line as well.

[DougW]

Thank you. Any idea on how to get the chair apart so I can get behind it to those connections?

[Twomed]

Depends on brand, they are all different...dig in, flashlight and mirror, good place for an endoscope camera for your cell phone.

[Twomed]

Usually the backs have clips or latches to mate them with the bottoms. Sometimes just a press in fit, just pull straight up.

Suggest you extend the one that is working and search around under there... Maybe find a manuf label and then go to YouTube and check for how to assemble. Everything has a video now days.

[DougW]

Had not thought about looking under the operable one. Great idea, thank you.

[DougW]

With the advice provided, I now totally understand the recliners and how they work, how to access them, etc. As a Result, I know for certain it is the motor that needs replacing.
Thank you!