How do you swap dead battery with electric seats?
Hook a battery charger to the posts under the hood and start charging it. While it’s charging you should have enough power to move the seat forward, then disconnect the charger before working on the battery. How did you get on with changing the battery as mine is dead and even with the charger on i cant move the seats
What happens to the power seat when the battery dies?
The ECU has its own battery that stores the seat position memory and other various components such as mirrors. When the ECU battery dies, moving the car power seat may be stuck in one position or you may exhibit unexpected results such as the mirror button moving the seats and the seat button moving the mirrors.
What do you need to move power seat?
Things You Need Automotive Meter A Cordless Drill Battery pack Car Battery Allen-Key, Pliers and Spanners What to Do 1. Contact Diagnosis 2. Swap Motor Connectors 3. Check the Engine Control Unit (ECU) 4. Push the Seat Down Then Move it 5. Re-Align Transmission Cables 6. Hot Plugging ‘Memory Seats’ 7.
Why is my power seat not moving forward?
A seat may be jammed if it cannot freely move in the forward or backward direction, but can only move in one direction, or simply works inconsistently. Your first step is to find out if your seat’s other components are working, by confirming that the fuse, the relay switch, and the circuit breaker are in good condition.
Hook a battery charger to the posts under the hood and start charging it. While it’s charging you should have enough power to move the seat forward, then disconnect the charger before working on the battery. How did you get on with changing the battery as mine is dead and even with the charger on i cant move the seats
What happens if you have a dead battery in a jeep?
One other side effect of a dead battery is not being able to open the back gate on some models. While the gate can be manually lifted, the lock is electronically controlled. So, don’t stash your jumper cables under the floor of the cargo area where it might makes sense to do so.
What to do if your car battery is dead?
If a jump doesn’t work, a wrench might be quicker than trying to charge the battery. If the dead AGM battery won’t give enough of an electrical load to the battery charger to make it start charging, try turning some electrical accessories on in the car.
What to do with a dead AGM battery?
If the dead AGM battery won’t give enough of an electrical load to the battery charger to make it start charging, try turning some electrical accessories on in the car. As in, turn on the headlights, and/or have someone hold their foot on the brake to turn on the brake lights, then hook up the charger and see if it starts charging.