drivers seat stuck

1999 TOYOTA AVALON
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JSNIDERHAN
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my automatic drivers seat will not go front to back?
Dec 21, 2010 at 7:01 PM
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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
Feb 17, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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PAUL G
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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.
Dec 3, 2018 at 5:58 PM (Merged)
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DOCFIXIT
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Do you have a DVOM? some electrical knowledge?
Dec 3, 2018 at 5:58 PM (Merged)
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PAUL G
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yes, have digital meter; basic knowledge
Dec 3, 2018 at 5:58 PM (Merged)
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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?
Dec 3, 2018 at 5:58 PM (Merged)
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PAUL G
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Has both; floor shifter&heated seats
Dec 3, 2018 at 5:58 PM (Merged)
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TAMARAYOUNG1
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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?
Dec 3, 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.
Dec 3, 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.
Dec 3, 2018 at 5:58 PM (Merged)
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VTCAROL50
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The power seat switch is not working. How do you repair this?
Dec 3, 2018 at 5:58 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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swithces are replaced and need to be removed. check fuses and relay first though. it may not be getting power
Dec 3, 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.
Dec 3, 2018 at 5:58 PM (Merged)