johnfin

Where do I start with this problem?

wssix99

iTrader: (5)

Start by checking the rear window defogger. It shares a circuit breaker with the seat. That circuit breaker takes a beating and is known to go bad over time.

If the circuit works, the next thing to do is to take the seat out and probe the electrical under it.

30thanniv

iTrader: (2)

Mine did the same thing. It was the pins on the plug for the switch on the side of the seat. I wiggled it as best as I could and got it to work again. Corroded pins over the years.

johnfin

Took the big connector apart. 12VDC with car off. Looks clean and get 12vdc with connector on. No power seats and the seat cont be removed, its covering the nuts. Ideas?

wssix99

iTrader: (5)

Just use a wrench or a socket. The black plastic seat shoe covers should come off with a screw driver, which will give you open access.

johnfin

The frame rails are covering up the nuts in the position the seat is in.

bjamick

iTrader: (31)

Sawzall should do the trick.

wssix99

iTrader: (5)

Stock seats are attached to 4 studs that poke through the carpet and are held down by 4 nuts. Those nuts are covered by black plastic covers. If you have a stock seat and are looking under the car, then you are looking in the wrong place.

johnfin

Rails cover the nuts when the seat is in certain position. If you cant move the seat you are screwed.

wssix99

iTrader: (5)

A socket just can't be used. It is a PITA, but a wrench should work.

johnfin

Turned out to be the switch

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