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sss · 09-17-2007, 00:16

I've run into a problem with the power driver's seat in my 2006 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. The bottom part of the power seat controls work flawlessly, but nothing happens when I try to use the switch that controls how much the seat is reclined. I don't hear any kind of whirring from the motor like I do when I use the controls for the bottom, so this leads me to believe that the motor is shot or that it's simply not getting any power.

Can you guys point me to some basic things that I can check before I take this to a mechanic? Ideally I'd like to do the work myself, even if that means replacing the motor or other work on my part.

Thanks!

Nathan in MN · 09-17-2007, 10:40

Do you have a multimeter that you can use for testing? The first thing I'd check is whether the motor is getting power or not. If not, I'd tend to suspect a bad switch.

sss · 09-17-2007, 10:41

I should be able to check it out. Do you know how I can access the motor? Do I have to take out the seat, or...?

Nathan in MN · 09-17-2007, 17:11

Not specifically, no. You may have to take the seat out, but if you can see it down there underneath, you can probably get at it. I'm not too familiar with the newer stuff, so I'm going just on basic electronic troubleshooting skills, here.