jimmy power seat
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05-10-08, 03:31 PM
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jimmy power seat
power seat stuck in full forward position (guess who) and since i'm 6'1"/ 240, it's no trailering for me! checked for the obvious-fuse-no listed fuse in drivers' comp. or under hood.so before i pull the seat, is there a fuse? also checked for jammage in track-none found. thanks
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05-10-08, 03:34 PM
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it either has a fuse or relay, check the fuses with a fuse tester or 12volt test light.
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no fuse or relay...circuit breaker.
does it try to move in any direction? i know it's all the way forward, but does it try to move forward if you operate the switch in that direction? if it does, it's not the circuit breaker. check for damaged or backed out wire terminals at the under seat connector at the rear of the seat. otherwise you're probably going to need a wire diagram...expose the switch and test it there. also, you didn't post the year, that's helpful for looking up diagrams to give you pointers from.
does it try to move in any direction? i know it's all the way forward, but does it try to move forward if you operate the switch in that direction? if it does, it's not the circuit breaker. check for damaged or backed out wire terminals at the under seat connector at the rear of the seat. otherwise you're probably going to need a wire diagram...expose the switch and test it there. also, you didn't post the year, that's helpful for looking up diagrams to give you pointers from.
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it doesn't have a fuse...it uses a circuit breaker. you can check for power at the main connector under the back of the seat (it's easy to get at since the seat is all the way forward)...orange or orange/black tracer is the power feed. check it with a test light or a voltmeter.
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found it!
broken grnd wire in motor plug. tried to extract spade from plug and re-crimp to no avail. can i assume that i should scavange a plug and splice in? thanks for the help
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can i assume that i should scavange a plug and splice in? thanks for the help
Just scavenge a long enough piece to secure it to the seat frame.......It has to flex, and the factory put it where it was for a reason....It can and will get tangled in the track if it isnt secured properly.
#2-----Burnt connectors are usually a sign of overload....
No disrespect, but you said 6'1 and 240...... Dont lean back while trying to move the seat......Next would be worn motors and excessive amperage, But try it out first.
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Originally Posted by Unclediezel
Absolutely....
Just scavenge a long enough piece to secure it to the seat frame.......It has to flex, and the factory put it where it was for a reason....It can and will get tangled in the track if it isnt secured properly.
#2-----Burnt connectors are usually a sign of overload....
No disrespect, but you said 6'1 and 240...... Dont lean back while trying to move the seat......Next would be worn motors and excessive amperage, But try it out first.
Just scavenge a long enough piece to secure it to the seat frame.......It has to flex, and the factory put it where it was for a reason....It can and will get tangled in the track if it isnt secured properly.
#2-----Burnt connectors are usually a sign of overload....
No disrespect, but you said 6'1 and 240...... Dont lean back while trying to move the seat......Next would be worn motors and excessive amperage, But try it out first.
