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warren
May 16th 2009, 12:35
My fuse keeps tripping on drivers side power seat control every time I use the power seat control. My guess is that the switch module on the side of the seat is shorting. Anybody experience this before?
RRZ8
May 16th 2009, 13:11
No, and never heard it before (does the fuse trip instantly?)
warren
May 16th 2009, 14:09
No, and never heard it before (does the fuse trip instantly?)


It will trip instantly if I am seated. If I am not seated and go to move seat, it works fine. Thanks
macfly
May 16th 2009, 15:53
It sounds more like there is a problem with something inside the seat moving motors or gears if it works fine unloaded, but then shorts/fuses when loaded.
hayvenhurstkid
May 16th 2009, 16:55
Mine quit working on my last Z8 the day I sold it. I told the guy it was being shipped to that it quit working that day. Never did find out the reason why.
RRZ8
May 16th 2009, 17:36
Could it be that cables inside or underneath the seat are faulty and when you sit the cables connect and thus shortcircuit? (this is a common problem in Alfa Romeo's....)
Juergen Wunderlich
May 16th 2009, 22:12
Could it be that cables inside or underneath the seat are faulty and when you sit the cables connect and thus shortcircuit? (this is a common problem in Alfa Romeo's....)

Exactly this was the problem with my Z8 passenger seat two years ago too! The problem was underneath the seat and not inside!
warren
May 17th 2009, 00:38
Is this something that can be fixed without taking seat out?
Scott Pettit
May 17th 2009, 01:57
The seats are no big deal to remove.

If you need help, email me and I can talk you through it.

scottpettit@sbcglobal.net
warren
May 17th 2009, 04:58
thanks for the offer. I will give it a try.
Scott Pettit
May 17th 2009, 05:04
I suggest that you use the wide painters tape (blue masking tape) to cover the plastic trim on the seat.

You should be able to lean the seat onto the other seat that has been protected with a blanket or large towel.

Most important: do not disconnect the SRS harness (aka air bag harness that is under the seat) unless the key is off AND REMOVED from the ignition. This will prevent you from turning the key while the seat is unplugged. If you plan to operate the seat while it is out, that is OK-just keep everything plugged in.

Call me if you get stuck 209-480-2271

I will be under the Vette tomorrow but can take calls.

Scott
warren
May 17th 2009, 13:08
you are the best. thanks