FIX MY SEAT??

[tooshorty]

So the dealer doesnt sell just the motor? what a rip , find a salvage yard and see if you can find a used motor if it can be replaced,try that do camrys have the same power seats?

That was my next idea...but earlier this afternoon after some research I just decided to call the parts department and if i want to replace the motor it is $460 which is also outrageous. The only thing is i want to find a seat in decent shape or if not can i find a motor from a salvage yard that works. (probably) THERES SO MUCH TO DO NOW!

[gnegroni]

For the best part price, PM Reggie (NVDIS1). He works at a Toyota Parts Dept. He should be able to give you the best possible price. However, be absolutely sure that the motor ain't working first.

[crispone]

So the dealer doesnt sell just the motor? what a rip , find a salvage yard and see if you can find a used motor if it can be replaced,try that do camrys have the same power seats?

That was my next idea...but earlier this afternoon after some research I just decided to call the parts department and if i want to replace the motor it is $460 which is also outrageous. The only thing is i want to find a seat in decent shape or if not can i find a motor from a salvage yard that works. (probably) THERES SO MUCH TO DO NOW!

FYI... (not to piss you off FURTHER!) but the SEAT MOTOR is generally between $12.00 and $19.00 for the motor component alone, depending on whether it has a "Hall Effect" circuit for the memory function or not. (Seat manufacturer pricing.)


Also, the motor is USUALLY designed with a captured gear transmission in the end cap, and not just a simple "pop out/pop in" ordeal. (I'm speaking seat motors in general... not specifically the 'lara, which MAY be a little different. I'm most familiar with the Honda seats...)


G/L!


-crisp

[drewcrane]

It is often VERY difficult to repair a damaged motor in a seat,wow is it that hard to take it apart?

[2kSoulara]

for that amount you can buy my solara for sale!

[Dawgz]

Hey if it makes you feel ANY better, my Radio light just completely stopped working. And I have NO idea how I could possibly fix it!

Time for a new head unit?

[System_Crash]

May I suggest a redneck solution!? unbolt the seat (leave the wires attatched) tilt it back (while having someone hold the button down) and smack the motor with a ratchet or very small hammer and see if the brushes in the motor were just stuck.
If it works *YAY* if not at least it was free. Note: sometimes you have to hit them pretty hard or just in the right spot to free up stuck brushes

[BLACK V6]

Hey, also I could sell you the motor out of the bottom of my power seat that I ahve FS. I wouldnt have to sell u the whole thing/set. Anyways gl w/ the problem. I think im gonna get an aftermarket HU but ty anyways.