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Drivers seat stuck

Tiny
JSNIDERHAN
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  • 1999 TOYOTA AVALON
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145,000 MILES
My automatic drivers seat will not go front to back?
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 7:01 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for power to the seat motor and the switch. Also, if there is power to the motor, chances are it is bad. If there is no power to the motor, then you need to work backwards checking the wiring to see where the power is lost.

Heres a guide on using a test light, its a great way to test for power

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

The wiring diagram for your power seat is attached below, it show each motors function
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Thursday, February 17th, 2011 AT 7:15 PM
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PAUL G
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  • 1998 TOYOTA AVALON
  • 100,000 MILES
Power seat dosn't move at all;hear clicking from control box in rear of seat; seat was going up and down+ reclining but not forward or reverse, took seat out to look for obstruction, now only clicks.
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Monday, December 3rd, 2018 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DOCFIXIT
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Do you have a DVOM? Some electrical knowledge?
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Monday, December 3rd, 2018 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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PAUL G
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Yes, have digital meter; basic knowledge
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Monday, December 3rd, 2018 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DOCFIXIT
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Check for voltage at the motors while operating switch. Voltage will be applied to one wire and ground on the other then switch when reversing motor via switch. Need to no if column or floor shift and heated seats?
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Monday, December 3rd, 2018 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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PAUL G
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Has both; floor shifter&heated seats
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Monday, December 3rd, 2018 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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TAMARAYOUNG1
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  • 2001 TOYOTA AVALON
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Is there a way to manually move the drivers side seat back when motor dies and seat is stuck in undesirable position? Is there a reset button or a latch that allows one to move it manually without the motor?
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Monday, December 3rd, 2018 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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If you have voltage to the motors under the seat, the motors have got stuck due to excesive movement. This can occur when the motors uverrun due to switch being held on when the track has reached its end. Try to manually unwind the motor to release the tension and retry.
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Monday, December 3rd, 2018 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Unless the battery is weak if not you should be able to adjust the seat with ignition turned to RUN position.
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Monday, December 3rd, 2018 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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VTCAROL50
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  • 2003 TOYOTA AVALON
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The power seat switch is not working. How do you repair this?
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Monday, December 3rd, 2018 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Swithces are replaced and need to be removed. Check fuses and relay first though. It may not be getting power
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Monday, December 3rd, 2018 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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VTCAROL50
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Thank you for the reply to my question and so quickly.
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