Driver power seat

Tiny
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I still have not fixed mine. However, I have noticed that if I get in the car after it has been parked, it will almost always work until I start it. Once I start the car, the power seat stops working.
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Monday, July 8th, 2019 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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Update: I confirmed all connections are tight and voltage is as expected on various wires. I also confirmed that none are getting pinched or there is no flexing under the seat when I sit on it that is interfering with any connections.

I have now noticed that the power seat control works 100% when I am not sitting in the seat. When I sit in the seat, it cuts out immediately. When I lift my ass up off the seat, it works again within one or two seconds. When my wife (much lighter weight than I) sits in the seat, it works fine.

My new theory is that a short in the seat heating element on the cushion is interfering with the power seat controls. Could that somehow interfering with the memory seat module?

Is there a way that I can disconnect the seat heater element without removing or significantly dissassembling the seat? Does anybody know which wires under the seat would control that?

I am excited really hope I am on to something here. :-)
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Tiny
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There is a ground for the heated seat circuitry located at the base of the left "B" pillar. You can also pull the fuse for the heated seats. It appears to actually be a circuit breaker, 25 amp, labeled CB3, in the main instrument panel fuse box.
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Hello, I know this is an old post. But I am having trouble. I was told I need to replace the computer module under the seat. My passenger seat works fine. But my driver seat does nothing. Nor do the adjustable pedal. Where is this module located? I see in the previous post it was mentioned under the driver seat. However, dealer said the module is under the passenger seat and it controls the driver seat functions. Also, dealer cut my harness. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks
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Monday, July 8th, 2019 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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Goodpl23, please start a new thread with this question. Be sure to let us know the year, make, and model, as well as the trim level of the vehicle so we can get you the best information we can.
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