# 2006 Mazda MPV - 3rd row seat doesn't lock in!

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-mpv-3rd-row-seat-doesnt-lock-in/70960>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [February 15, 2012, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-mpv-3rd-row-seat-doesnt-lock-in/70960 "2012-02-15T21:43:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![briankckim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5f8ce5/32.png) [@briankckim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/briankckim)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-mpv-3rd-row-seat-doesnt-lock-in/70960/1 "2012-02-15T21:43:04Z")

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Hi,

The 3rd row seat in my 2006 Mazda MPV doesn’t secure itself to the two clamps on either side no matter how hard I pull on the back strap. What to do?

Thanks,  
bkbk

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**Author:** ![patrick24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a587f6/32.png) [@patrick24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patrick24)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-mpv-3rd-row-seat-doesnt-lock-in/70960/2 "2012-02-15T23:34:21Z")

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Try cleaning in and around the locking mechanism. I had similar difficulties in a Toyota van we used to have because of the crud built up where the seat locking mechanism engaged with the slot on the floor.