Why is the driver seat not working on my Silverado?

Why is the driver seat not working on my Silverado?

It looks like there is a fuse that controls the heated seats/Ignition and then a circuit breaker that controls both of the power seats. I have yet to find a fuse that controls JUST the driver seat. So does anyone have any ideas on what else to check or any clues as to why just the driver seat is not working??

Why do I have no power in my driver seat?

There is no fuse on the power to the relay, that’s what the circuit breaker is for. Pull the breaker and reinstall it and you should have power again. Chances are you have a short somewhere under your seat and it’s tripping the breaker. Could be a bad wire, seat motor or seat heater.

Where are the power relays under the seat?

the relays are under the seat. The seat has only one power wire feeding it, it gets distributed under the seat. There is no fuse on the power to the relay, that’s what the circuit breaker is for. Pull the breaker and reinstall it and you should have power again. Chances are you have a short somewhere under your seat and it’s tripping the breaker.

What should I do if my GMC power window is not working?

If there is power, then check the dark blue wires at pin B of the window switch for voltage. If no voltage is detected on any or some of the wires, the wiring in the door jamb should be wiggled while the voltage is monitored to see if the is a fluctuation. If there is, it indicates broken or loose connections in the door jamb.

It looks like there is a fuse that controls the heated seats/Ignition and then a circuit breaker that controls both of the power seats. I have yet to find a fuse that controls JUST the driver seat. So does anyone have any ideas on what else to check or any clues as to why just the driver seat is not working??

There is no fuse on the power to the relay, that’s what the circuit breaker is for. Pull the breaker and reinstall it and you should have power again. Chances are you have a short somewhere under your seat and it’s tripping the breaker. Could be a bad wire, seat motor or seat heater.

Is there a switch on the driver seat?

This is unlike your house breakers that you go and turn off then back on, there is no switch on the automotive version. Some basic electrical to further explain:

Do you need to adjust your driver’s seat?

Until you feel even support across your back, if you’ve got any wierd gaps or needs lower back, that’s where you now adjust your lumbar support, try to put some in or take some out. Now that you got your seat back adjusted, you wanna adjust your wheel.

Can a passenger side window be controlled from the driver side?

After the jump start the passenger window stopped working. It works fine from the passenger side switch. Any ideas? I’d rather avoid a trip to the dealer if possible. Thanks. My passenger side front window can no longer be controlled from the driver’s side.

What to do if your power seat does not move?

The seat may not move forward or backwards, or in any of the directions it is meant to move. If the seat is not moving at all, check the fuses to see if they have blown. If the fuses are still intact, contact a professional mechanic to replace your power seat switch so you can be seated in the proper driving position.

Why is my power seat switch not working?

This means there is still time to have the power seat switch replaced before it stops moving completely. There could be a variety of issues causing this, such as a wiring issue, or a problem with the switch itself. Either way, the power seat switch should be looked at by a mechanic so they can test the voltage with a multimeter.

Where is the power seat switch on a car?

The power seat switch comes in most modern vehicles. It may be located on the driver’s side seat, passenger’s side seat, or both depending on the make and model of your vehicle. The power seat switch allows you to move the seat back and forth, up and down with just the touch of a button.

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