Help with power seat

C man · #1 03-18-2008, 02:50 PM

This is my first post, my problem with my 95' park avenue is the passenger seat. It won't recline up or down. I've replaced the motor,that didn't work, I replaced the switch (junkyard) and it still doesn't work. Does anyone know how to test the switch, or should I buy a completely new one?

maxwedge · #2 03-18-2008, 03:21 PM

Welcome to AF. This could be a problem with the seat solenoids not the switch, check for 12v at the solenoid for the tilt position when the switch is depressed.

C man · #3 03-19-2008, 09:13 AM

Were are the seat solenoids located?

ghalacsy · #4 03-20-2008, 06:38 AM

Did you check the fuses? I ahd the same prob in my 96 driver seat. blown fuse was the culprit. Hope this helps.

maxwedge · #5 03-20-2008, 08:09 AM

Under the seat attached to the seat tracks and motor assy.

C man · #6 03-20-2008, 09:18 AM

I should be more clearer.When I push the switch in the up/down position the motor engages. but its like something is keeping it from turning . It'll jerk but not rotate. And I only have wires and a wire harness going to the motors I didn't see any solenoids.

maxwedge · #7 03-20-2008, 03:22 PM

They are inside the motor drive pack, not outwardly visible, these solenoids select the cables that drive the different position tracks . Usually this type of diagnosis/ repair is tough for a dyer.

C man · #8 03-25-2008, 12:01 PM

Sorry for the long feed back. The cables that let the seat recline up in down move when you pull the switch for the seat in the up/down position but it just kind of lurches as if something is stuck. you can still hear the motor rotating but the cables don't move.

maxwedge · #9 03-25-2008, 03:05 PM

Could be some stripped drive gears in the motor pack, no way to tell without taking it apart.

C man · #10 05-23-2008, 07:40 PM

I finally found the problem with my seat. Its the screw that lets the seat recline up and down on the left side. I took out the cables that turn the screw and on the right side its is oily and has grease on the screw mechanism. on the lefts side its flakey grease. I used a power drill to let the seat up some.works fine for the right side but the left side it would only let up so far. how do I fix this problem. Would it be better if i posted pics?

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