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Old 07-15-2011, 12:13 PM
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My manual driver's seat had become loose over time, with enough play in it that every start/stop it shifted slightly. I figured since I'd be replacing the bracket I might as well make it a powered seat. I'm getting a used track and the wiring harness (and switches, etc.) I need. Any tips on where to tap in to the power? Is there a wiring harness prewired for these in all vehicles I can plug in to? Any tips would be appreciated.

I searched for a thread on this but came up empty. If it is already out there and anyone knows where a link would also be appreciated.
 
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Old 07-15-2011, 12:56 PM
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I think I read in a post form another member once he pulled the seats out everything was there it was insert fuse, plug and play.
 
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Old 07-15-2011, 01:22 PM
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Yep insert fuse and plug in. The harness is right under the carpet waiting to be used.
 
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Old 07-15-2011, 03:44 PM
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Awesome! Thanks. We'll find out in a few hours...
 
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Old 07-15-2011, 06:02 PM
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Hm, I have electric seats from a 96-97 t/a in my car (with the inflatable bolsters), I searched for awhile and I couldn't find the harness underneath the carpet. If the above is true, is there a harness for the passenger seat too>
 
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Old 07-15-2011, 07:06 PM
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no there isnt a harness for the passenger seat. there might be for the 98+ cars.
 
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Old 07-16-2011, 12:52 AM
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The plug was right there under the carpet - seat install took all of 20 minutes and it works awesome. Thanks!
 
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Old 07-16-2011, 10:36 PM
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I did this same mod to my car two years ago. One of the best changes I made. I had to use my same seat, and just swapped out the frame/tracks underneath. I had installed the carpet in my Camaro back in 2001 and made sure I slit the carpet so the factory wiring was as I found it and ready for the mod at any time.

I'm sure you're enjoying the change as much as I did.
 
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This is so awesome to hear. Now I need to find a deal on a grey one some how. Craigs List hook it up! The salvage yards in Northern KY are hurtin for some wrecks.
 
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