Seat moving while driving
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: Greenbrier TN
Seat moving while driving
My wife has been driving her vette to work a little more lately and yesterday morning and today the seat moved by itself while she was driving.
She said it moved forward and up. Like it was going to another preset. But none of the presets I checked last night are like that. Plus I dont think if you hit a preset button while driving it will do anything.
I do know we have one seat code. I cant remember the number but it sets anytime you try to rock the seat forward, which is something we dont do anyways, since it just feels awkward to have it tipped like that.
I figured it was due to maybe a switch on the side since that plastic is broken like most other c5 owners.
Anyone ever have this problem before? I checked codes on it last night when she first told me about it and I just saw the one code. I will look again tonight though.
Thanks for any help
Jason
She said it moved forward and up. Like it was going to another preset. But none of the presets I checked last night are like that. Plus I dont think if you hit a preset button while driving it will do anything.
I do know we have one seat code. I cant remember the number but it sets anytime you try to rock the seat forward, which is something we dont do anyways, since it just feels awkward to have it tipped like that.
I figured it was due to maybe a switch on the side since that plastic is broken like most other c5 owners.
Anyone ever have this problem before? I checked codes on it last night when she first told me about it and I just saw the one code. I will look again tonight though.
Thanks for any help
Jason
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,770
Likes: 0
From: in ur mirror, 'bout to pass.. CA
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 17,786
Likes: 4
From: Redsox, Pats, Celts & Bruins !!! Redsox Nation !!!
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Originally Posted by motorpsycho98vette
Wow, that is allot of work for a rocking chair. 
I have the same problem too. Hopefully my warrenty will cover it.
I have the same problem too. Hopefully my warrenty will cover it.There is a TSB for it, if you are still under warranty tell the service dept to look it up for you.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
From: Castro Valley/Sacramento Ca
I have the same problem, i just put the seats where i like them and unplugged them both. I dont have time to fix them since i am going to school full time and working a part time job
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: Greenbrier TN
Actually this is the motors moving the seats and not the rocking seat. we have that as well. I just havent found it bothersome enough to tear the seat out yet 
.
So GTSLN97 you jsut unplugged yours? I guess that would work. But I really rather would keep the seats functional. Its just weird the motors would want to all of a sudden kick in and move the seat forward and up.
Jason
. So GTSLN97 you jsut unplugged yours? I guess that would work. But I really rather would keep the seats functional. Its just weird the motors would want to all of a sudden kick in and move the seat forward and up.
Jason
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,340
Likes: 24,779
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Unfortunately, an all too common problem. Hope you get it fixed.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 836
Likes: 0
From: Lake Norman NC
I was going to do it when I replaced my seat foam but you either have to have the seat cover off or have the correct tool. I believe if you make the seat as tall as you can before removing it you can maybe get to the the bolts thave to be removed on the seat track. At the time I didn't have the correct tool to get if out. 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 5,887
Likes: 0
From: Chattanooga TN
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by GTSLN97
I have the same problem, i just put the seats where i like them and unplugged them both.
Same here, the driver's seat motor will move you forward & up, right into the steering wheel. Great fun, especially when you're in the middle of a corner. 
