Member Since: 20 Jul 2009
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Discovery 3 - access to the air vents under front seat
We believe my daughters iPod has gone into the rather large air vents situated under the front passenger seat. Does anyone have any advice on hwo these can be retrieved? I am guessing it will be seat/carpet removal at least, any pointers here would be much appreciated.Archirep
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20th Jul 2009 12:50 pm
archirep
Member Since: 20 Jul 2009
Location: Stamford Bridge, UK
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Will try this, although would appreciate any other suggestions people may have.
Cheers.Archirep
20th Jul 2009 1:07 pm
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I use an old toothbrush with reverse rolled gaffer tape (stick side outwards), good for picking up clips etc but may work on larger stuff.
20th Jul 2009 1:33 pm
stapldm
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I've used hot melt glue on the tip of a stick to retrieve such large items before (moving to super glue for smaller items). I use a wooden stick and break the end off rather than cut it so there's an excellent contact surface for the glue. Obviously there's a middle ground between going too quickly and shoving the item further out of reach, and going so slowly the glue hardens before you make contact. Good luck.
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20th Jul 2009 1:41 pm
caverD3
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Check under the seat rails first particularly under the bak of the inside one.
If you can't see it with a torch you may be better getting the seats up.
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20th Jul 2009 1:48 pm
archirep
Member Since: 20 Jul 2009
Location: Stamford Bridge, UK
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any tips on what is needed to get the seats out? Will also try the stick and torch suggestions too.
Thank you. Archirep
Be VERY careful when moving the seat. Favourite place to lose stuff is between the centre console and the seat rails (and you'll not see it without a mirror and a torch). If it's down there and you move the seat in a hurry there may be a crunch followed by an expensive screaming noise from your daughter.....I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
20th Jul 2009 3:15 pm
matt_tdv6
Member Since: 05 Feb 2009
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I have a snap-on camera unit with a 2 foot camera flex that you could put up the air vent to see if its there before you start raving it apart
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