Power Seat Not Moving? How to Diagnose Power Seat Motors, Switches, and Wires!
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Did the power seats in your car or truck stop moving? Do none of the buttons work, whether the vehicle is on or not? Check out this video! Andy shows you how to diagnose power seats that don't work, from the switches, to the motors!
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I'm impressed! One of the most basic through explanations of how to fix a seat I've ever seen... no added filler no steps skip
You touched on every problem except the one I have. The seat on my Silverado goes all the way forward but won't go all the way back. I'm thinking something fallen into the track or a drive gear messed up. Any thoughts?
Thank you. Now when I take into the repair shop I know exactly what they’re talking about I really appreciated this UA-cam video👍🏻
Found the video helpful and think I followed you well enough to attempt this after I watch it one more time. Only request would be to help us beginners out by explaining what the tools and parts are called and go a little more slowly explaining what to do under the seat regarding each of the 4 motors and checking for, I believe it was, "continuity" using a multimeter or perhaps it was something else you used that looked like two screwdrivers. Great video, but a little difficult for beginners who need the help & don't have tons of knowledge.
I have been trying to figure this seat out for two weeks. After watching this video I fixed my driver seat such a relief from driving uncomfortable. It was the connector from the floor that was loose. Thanks so much
Great video. Always liked manual seats for this reason exactly but you made it as painless as it gets with these things
If I could give a grade to the various auto repair videos I watch this one would get an A++. No BS, it gets right into the subject.
A particular compliment goes to the trouble shooting process that narrows down the problem. What to test, what it means, what to do next. Brilliant. My Father in Law, a former aircraft mechanic (Lockheed Constellation) was a master troubleshooter and would have loved this video for that reason alone.
Thanks, now I'm off to fix the dang seat so that others in my family can drive the car!
Wife's car, same thing. I took your video one step further, I removed the cotter pin and washer from the bar screw drive and removed the block. Slide the frame back on without screwing it because the block is gone, installed and works great even with my 290 body in it. Yes it'll put more work on the one working screw drive but she's tiny so it shouldn't be a big problem
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great video, no umm's or ahhh's and great camera work! Thanks
Nice to know. If you get a chance can you have a video for the Toyota Highlander 2009 how to replace mechanism for lift door . The lift door is not opening at all.
I gave my a kick from behind and it started working again so
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Electrical was FINE.
I had to take the seat out because the EXTRA FABRIC was in the way & jammed the seat from moving.
Installed it back in & happy!
One of the best channels out there.
+krewlife333 Thanks for the feedback!
This is the best video on an electric seat I’ve seen. Well done! Luckily, I have the same car. Lol.
Very helpful, thank you 🙏
It’s $550 per service, lol for you to say but for the customer it’s the other way around but I’m not against you , I really enjoyed it learning more from , Huge thank you, I’m a new mechanic myself , so I’m learning everyday , 😮
Brilliant video, thank you!
Excellent video! Did the trick. Ty
My power tilt on driver seat of my GMC Terrain wasn't working. The fix is to test the switches on the side of the seat. That can be accomplished by prying off the side cover and checking continuity on the switch bar. That bar of switches is very cheap, under $20.00 so it might be the first to replace. The power tilt is in the back of the seat. You have to remove the hard plastic cover on the back of the seat. That will give you access to the motor for the power tilt. If you can find or rig up a 12Volt battery you can connect it to the positive and negative leads on the motor. This way you can test the motor independently of any wiring or switches. In fact you can use this technique to check all the motors (forward/backward/tilt).
It turned out in my case it was the switch. The motor tested fine. Search driver side GMC Terrain switch and you can find it for cheap on the web. Hopefully this info helps someone else.
Excellent video give more information about on how to diagnose and check your seat power and function, many thanks.
So my Dodge Ram has 3 buttons on driver switch. First tilts seat back, second goes up a bit or forward/backwards. Third button seems to work a single motor in the back. Yellow goo coming out of the white plastic gear, slightly moves when I use the button but stoops quickly. Any particular advice before seeing my mechanic?
Simple enough to follow along, thank you!
Great video.. lot of it is common sense that I just went think about it sometimes. I have a Dodge ram with a wiring nightmare
this was very helpful!
I have a 2018 ram 1500 and my seat would not adjust forward or backwards unlucky for me my vacation was over and leaving from FL back to TX didn’t have time to check it over but the following day was able to identify issue to be bad switch so if you need to find a quick fix you can swap out connections to motors to have temp fix in emergency situations
Thanks unplugging fuse and plugging back in fixed issue
Nice thanks for sharing
What if the driver seat, the side mirrors and electric steering adjustment all dont work? These are all part of the Convenience memory seat function on some cars. The diagnosis in this case is a lot more involved. Ask me how I know.
I just had an issue with a seat tilt control switch. It would go forward but not back. I simply rewired the motor in reverse polarity and the forward control moved the seat back. I hope this helps anyone who needs a quick fix.
Exactly what I’m looking but I don’t understand those terms😅
Thanks tho!
The engine motor? The seat motor? Where is it located? This is exactly my problem. Driving w seat forward for 2 weeks. 😩😫
@@jazzymediamarketing4404 Yes, the seat motor, as referenced in this video. Under the seat, he showed the black and red wires and said they control forward and backward and if you flip them, they do the opposite of what they used to do.
Having a similar issue and appreciate the tip - might come in handy if I'm not able to fix the issue using one of the methods in this video!
Thank You Brother today i could fixed my seat following through your video i just watched ..the fuse from the juction box was kinda loose ..i took it off put it back and finally i could retract my driver seat
Nice video. I have a Chevy Suburaban 2015 .. The issue is that the Driver Seat goes to the right side when I move the switch to the front.
Sounds like a bad rail or stuck rusty
Do you have a video for electric rear seat for a 2006 chevy trailblazer lt ?
Yoir awesome 👍 😎 im learning how to fix my car myself when and if I can until I learn without spending a lot of money. Thank you. Its my 2010 mustang V6
If I have two motors (both up/down) motors they start to turn but get sluggish super quickly… are these just dying motors? Or would one of the tests in this video be useful?
In my JGC the metal housing that holds the tilting motor in place broke at the welding seam. I wonder what would be a reasonable price to have this welded again.
I have an 07 expedition el, electrically it all works, however, something mechanically is stuck on the seat recline, it's stuck laying back as far as it will go, I've taken the cushions off and can see the connecting shaft, its in place, I'm at a loss from here. What locks it in place ?
Great Content 👍
Do you have video of horizontal seat motor replacement
Will a drivers seat in a 2010 chevy impala fit in a 2010 chevy Malibu? They are both powerful seats.
Is there a manual override (say by disconnecting, something) to just run the seat back on the rails?
Thank you , the information is useful.😊
Under the driver seat on my gm 2002 escalade suv. I had to replace the module. Attached under the seat.
you probably do NOT need 2 wires.. the motor is probably already grounded to the chassis. however IF you remove the seat then you may need to jumper the seat to ground with a nice heavy jumper lead. Most of these vehicles do NOT have ground wires IF they're by default mounted to the chassis (why have the expense of having ground (return) wires you do not need?). What mechanism gets the most usage? The fore/aft mechanism of course. Thus THAT'S the motor that goes kaput 90% of the time. So perhaps rather than replacing it you can switch it out with one of the other much lesser used motors and especially if they look identical they probably ARE identical. Worth a shot and here's why.. These manufacturers do NOT sell seat motors they sell the entire seat track assembly as a single unit. Yeah that'll set you back about a grand.
Why did my Haynes manual say not to remove that circuit breaker? They said to only take it out a lil bit, enough to expose the prong so you can touch the lead of the voltmeter to it. So is it ok to take it all the way out???
Thanks a lot I fixed it! Loose connection
nice video...
can anyone tell me which is the motor used here
Very helpful
Both of My 2000 Yukon XL front Seats--- Don't make Any electrical Movement, or Sound , the Manual Tilt & Lumbar Adjusters Work Fine... I will Start with a Circuit Breaker
Ohm / continuity Test... I may have to Jump 12 volts under the seat to the plug- in connectors... To see if I can Get some Movement.
I Appreciate the Video, one of those Factors may be the Culprit... I just Don't understand...How can BOTH OF THE SEATS- NOT WORK ? ( At the same Time ?). Very Suspicious, Strange Condition... To Solve... Any Suggestions ?
Thanks in Advance... BillinL.A. 11-06-2021
I enjoyed this video. Only thing is I realize I need to learn basics of car electrical and electronic systems.😅
Loved your diagnosis on the "Power Seat". But I'm still having issues with it. It's the Drivers Side Power Seat that I am having my issues with. I'm glad that the Seat is in the completely back position. Because I'm 6'4". And it's okay by me. It will recline/go up and down, but will not go backwards or forwards. All the connections are in place. The fuse is good. And the relay is good. When you try to move the seat forward. You will hear a click come from the motor. It will move the seat about 1/4 of an inch. But that's all. Can you help a brother out????
You figure it out
It's the motor. There are 4 motors as he explained, so the motor for the backwards and forwards function (the larger one at the front of the seat, I believe) should be replaced.
Do you guys sell the plastic gears for power seats? 2008 Chevy Impala seat moves forward and back just a little, but does this weird twisting/binding thing.
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@@1AAuto need help in removing my seat that is stuck in the back position need to get it out to put new carpet
I ran into a 2018 Chevy Malibu one time that had the driver seat do what you're describing. Only one side of the seat moved while the other stayed in place, cause a twist/bind thing. Ended up taking the seat off and seeing that the 'driveshaft' that went from each side of the motor to the seat track was damaged. Replaced it with an identical tiny square drive piece of metal from Ace Hardware!
What do you do when your seats all the way back
You never said how the motor reverses if it has only two wires in which case there is a relay or it reverses through the contacts or on the switch. Good video
Bingo sir... I laughed after I tried the connectors, you were right on target. Older equinox redone after 3 years of storage... now a sweet soccer mon suv...
Excellent!
Wow.. Thanks the plug came undone.
Yep. That’s why I leave that stuff to a professional.
Hello.. great video. Hey my 07 Yukon which is the same, my driver seat won’t go back or forward but I can hear the motor making the noise just don’t move.
Also
Passenger seat the back rest is all the way down and won’t came up to its normal position.
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Hearing the motors but no movement, is probably the motor gear. Search for “how to fix Dodge Ram power seat” video you’ll see the gear I’m talking about. Replacing the gear is pretty involved, it might be easier to replace the motor with the gears already included.
Check the connections to the switch inside the panel and to the particular motor under the seat. If that's not the issue, replace the switch inside the panel. For a quick fix, you can also flip the positions of the red and black wires for that specific motor that controls that function as explained in this video. Flipping them reverses the functionality - up becomes down, forward becomes backward. That will allow you to move it in the direction that doesn't work currently.
Is part of warranty?mine is annoying and still got warranty on it. Im just not sure if they cover the power seat. I cheack the manual and i cant find it
Need help ony 2006 Impala seat stuck in back position need to take it out but this got me stuck
Nice info but o7 escalade only lumbar works fine, all the other buttons work because i can hear the motor.. but the seat doesnt move 🤔 if i press up down back forward i hear the motor but nothing happening my friend. How can i bypass the be able to remove my seat? Thanks
Same! In 2010
Thanks for the great video. The part I'm stuck on you didn't cover. The motor (forward and back, the only one I have a problem with) is whirring and I can feel the axel tubes out of it vibrating, but it doesn't turn the travel screw. Any idea what the problem would be at that stage?
Sounds like a loose cable, check the cable that goes left to right under the seat. I just repluged it in and worked
Did you ever solve this? I have the same problem
@4:12 My seat goes forward but not backwards. Can anyone recommend a video to fix that? I heard him say that it's the motor or the switch, but I need a video that focuses on those two topics.
There is actually much more.
For example on my mustang 2011 gt the magnets on motors were fallen, all the them, so I had to glue em back in their position.
Could you make a video of it and upload, if you still own the vehicle or if you have time, im having trouble with my driver side seat. Out of the 9 directions only back and forth work
Does every switch have its own motor? Or do they all share a motor? Because my up and down switch doesn’t work but the others work.
Same! I believe in this video, he said they each have their own motor and he explained which motor controls which switch. There is one bigger motor at the front of the seat (forward and backward switch), two together further back (the front/back height/up-down switch, and lumbar switch), and one by itself off to the side (recline back and forward). Check the connections to the switch inside the panel and to the particular motor under the seat to make sure they're not loose. If that's not the issue, grab the multimeter tool that he demonstrates in the video underneath the seat to check for continuity. If it lights up, you have a bad motor. If it doesn't light up, you have a bad switch. Someone suggested that if the motor for the function you need is broken, you could swap it with another of the motors controlling a function you could do without. He said that would be the cheapest solution because they don't sell replacement motors individually, just the entire setup with all four motors included.
2005 Nissan pathfinder, goes forward goes backwards goes up goes down back rest goes back, BUT back rest does not come forward. Any idea what that could be? Took off the actuator, put it on the opposite way and used the going back button to make the gear go forward. But that’s kind a half assing it, would like to fix it the proper way, thanks for any help
Would have been helpful if your seat had the same problem as mine. Left side track's screw drive is stuck. Probably a broken gear.
Seat was stuck on recline for about a week, started checking wires, etc.Someone said to jiggle and shake the chair. Hit the switch and shook it back and forth and it started moving.
I have 2018 suburban LT front passenger seat work up and down but doesn’t go front and back can you please give me some idea😊
I have a 2011 malibu and there are no screws that hold on the trim. When I look under seat I can see that there is a metal u-shaped clip holding it on. I have tried pulling on it but I'm afraid it's going to break. Is there a trick to these clips?
I have a 2000 corvette and the main control to move seat forward/back/up and down does not work.
I checked ground, and have 12 volts coming to switch and out, but power to motor is only 4.6 volts?
All my buttons work 2016 equinox but it’s now stuck in recline but all other buttons work except incline …fuses are good got passed that part lol
I have a customer with a 07 Nissan Murano. Her driver's seat goes forward and backward on the left side, the the right side don't move at all.
I'm not to good at electrical. I haven't worked on any electrical seats, either.
What could be the problem to cause that?
My driver seat won't go forward but it does go back. It was just working and when I went to use it...it just didn't work
got the same problem. did you find out how to solve it?
same issue with me.. any solution?
When I was in tech school we had a hummer come in that would only go forward not back. Pulled the switch apart and reversed the polarity by hand and it went back. It was a bad switch.
This video should help. This is what I got from it: Check the connections to the switch inside the panel and to the particular motor under the seat. If that's not the issue, replace the switch inside the panel. For a quick fix, you can also flip the positions of the red and black wires for that specific motor that controls that function as explained in this video. Flipping them reverses the functionality - up becomes down, forward becomes backward. That will allow you to move it in the direction that doesn't work currently.
I have a 2006 Ford Taurus, and the driver's seat has stopped working. After some research I found the positive main connector input no longer did its job (even though my tester lit) I reinstalled a new wire from the 30 AMP fuse to the main connector .. And Bingo Trouble Solved!
+Marc-André Russell Thanks for the feedback!
How did you know it was the 30 AMP fuse that needed a new wire?
Could someone help me? My backrest is no connected to the recline machine if that makes sense, all power and function is working but the back rest wont move when adjusting.
But you didn’t talk about if it moves one way and not the other…would the motor be going bad or the switch? Is there a way to tell without pulling the seat out?
good question. seems that would have to be a bad motor. anyone know for sure? i'm speculating.
Hope you figured this out. I don't know about the motor going bad, but to check the switch you could see if it is putting power to the connector in both conditions and also check the connector for damage.
You can switch the black and red wires (flip their positions) so they'll function in the opposite manner (forward becomes backward, up becomes down). That's the quick fix. For a permanent or proper fix, or to understand why that quick fix even works, I have more learning to do!
Check the connections to the switch inside the panel and to the particular motor under the seat. If that's not the issue, replace the switch inside the panel. For a quick fix, you can also flip the positions of the red and black wires for that specific motor that controls that function as explained in this video. Flipping them reverses the functionality - up becomes down, forward becomes backward. That will allow you to move it in the direction that doesn't work currently.
I have a 2018 Chrysler 300s, one day randomly just wouldn’t move forward or backwards, but the lumbar, recliner and seat adjuster work fine. But it doesn’t move back and forward. And if it does it’s very slight. Not sure what the issue is.
I believe in this video, he said they each have their own motor and he explained which motor controls which switch. There is one bigger motor at the front of the seat (forward and backward switch), two together further back (the front/back height/up-down switch, and lumbar switch), and one by itself off to the side (recline back and forward). Check the connections to the switch inside the panel and to the particular motor under the seat to make sure they're not loose. If that's not the issue, grab the multimeter tool that he demonstrates in the video underneath the seat to test for continuity on the connector to the motor. If it lights up, you have a bad motor. If it doesn't light up, you have a bad switch. Someone suggested that if 1 motor is broken, you could swap it with another of the motors controlling a function you could do without. He said that would be the cheapest solution because they don't sell replacement motors individually, just the entire setup with all four motors included.
Both of my seats in my 08 silverado stopped working at the same time. Gotta be a fuse, right?
I have no power to the seat harness that goes to the junction box what could be the problem checked fuce but it just jumps around jm ohm*s
What would you do if the drivers seat wants to move forward when you get into the seat or when your driving. And it won’t want to move closer to the steering wheel or back from the steering wheel
This video should help, you should rewatch it a couple of times. This is what I got from it: Check the connections to the switch for that function inside the panel and the particular motor under the seat. Check for continuity in the fuse connector to the motor for that function. Each function has its own motor, which he showed in the video. If there's continuity (the tool lights up), the motor needs to be replaced. If the light doesn't go on on the multimeter or whatever that tool is called, replace the switch inside the panel.
So on mine it the seat keeps going backwards for months I kept thinking someone kept coming in my car at night and play with my mind now it doesn’t move forward and stuck in that backwards spot and I need help figuring out the issue I will try messing around with a few things.
Hi
I have problem with my durango 2011 when i lock the doors after 3 or 5 seconds the Alarm started horning can you help pleas
2013 Ford Explorer it will go up and down and lean back but will not slide forward or back, I’m guessing it’s a bad motor ?
Or bad switch connection.
I troubleshooted all the fuses first just to find out the plug was unplugged at the switch. Simple fix thankfully.
the drive seat won't move forward or backwards. can you interchange the motors?
Gmc envoy driver seat slides to one one side only ? What does that meab
He said you may have had a gym bag slide under the seat and mess up the connection…. Bahaha!!! How about fourteen juice boxes 3 baby bottles two cans of Skoal and a partridge in a pear tree… plus four thousand green beret gummy bears fighting an epic battle against an army of plastic army toys and Barbie dolls😂. #dadlife
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But mine is stuck all the way forward and the inside back option is the online that doesn’t work so I can’t remove the front bracket bolts to remove the seat
Mine was a plug under the seat, thanks.
2005 Nissan Armada and seat does not move forward. Is it the switch or the motor? There's no information on the web on how to remove the switch or motor.
Hi I a 2015 gmc terrian my son drives my truck so lean back, I am short but I cannot make move forward, if I touch the switch it moves it back. Please help me I can’t drive like this anymore I had back surgery, I wish there was someway to keep it lock just for me. Thank you
Mine used to move normally but now it’s about all the way back , but it moves back and forth but only like 1-2inches
Is anything stuck in the track or blocking the path?
Good video, but you did not test the motor, you only showed that you had power at the switch/motor connection and therefore assumed the motor was good. I have a seat from another car that I want to install in my 99 Monte Carlo. When I connect a 12 volt battery directly to all three motors, none of them operate. Is there some safety that I don't know about. Can you show testing a motor by applying 12 volts?
One trac tries to move but the other track doesn't do anything. Motor is working but won't move the seat. Any ideas?
I jiggled all the wires and pushed in all connectors under my seat and then went gorilla on it until it while clicking the switch. Fixed it right up lol
My driver seat backrest won’t incline forward anymore. It reclines back only. What could be the reason for this?
I have exactly the opposite problem. Mine will go forward but not backward.
Me to I need help
@@firechikn91 mine too.
I have a 2015 chevy colorado..my driver seat goes back and forth but not up and down..what could be the issue
My dodge charger driver seat , the recliner works , the lumbar pd works , but the switch to go forward and backward doesn’t work but it does go up and down so I’m confused