Seat Bolster Question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Follansbee West Va
Seat Bolster Question
My driver side bolster inflates but won't deflate. When you move the switch down to deflate you get nothing, move it up and it tries to inflate. Whats the best cure without taking it to the stealership and having them break 4 more things?
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Originally Posted by WvCorvette
My driver side bolster inflates but won't deflate. When you move the switch down to deflate you get nothing, move it up and it tries to inflate. Whats the best cure without taking it to the stealership and having them break 4 more things?
When i inflate the bolster, the motor runs and it stops running when it determines the bolster is full.
I guess im telling you this because maybe you think the bolster is inflated but its really not. This would explain all the things you mention.
It should also stop running when it determines its fully deflated.
Even deflated the bolsters are still a pretty good size...
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From: Follansbee West Va
Originally Posted by Stealthy4
This may sound stupid but give it a shot...
When i inflate the bolster, the motor runs and it stops running when it determines the bolster is full.
I guess im telling you this because maybe you think the bolster is inflated but its really not. This would explain all the things you mention.
It should also stop running when it determines its fully deflated.
Even deflated the bolsters are still a pretty good size...
When i inflate the bolster, the motor runs and it stops running when it determines the bolster is full.
I guess im telling you this because maybe you think the bolster is inflated but its really not. This would explain all the things you mention.
It should also stop running when it determines its fully deflated.
Even deflated the bolsters are still a pretty good size...
No, its inflated......I was hoping there was an easy hose to disconnect to let the air out and keep them deflated. I like the ride with them deflated but stupid me inflates them to see what it feels like and now I am stuck with them like that!!!!
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Originally Posted by WvCorvette
No, its inflated......I was hoping there was an easy hose to disconnect to let the air out and keep them deflated. I like the ride with them deflated but stupid me inflates them to see what it feels like and now I am stuck with them like that!!!!
There are air hoses but i dont know if there is a connection that is easy to disconnect. I had trans am seats with the inflatable bolsters and it was easy to connect and disconnect the air hoses, but then again, the passenger seat had the motor that inflated the driver seat where as the the vette seats each have their own pump.
There HAS to be a reason they wont uninflate, but my brain isnt working right, right now....give me some time...and ill check my service manual too.
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
Originally Posted by WvCorvette
My driver side bolster inflates but won't deflate. When you move the switch down to deflate you get nothing, move it up and it tries to inflate. Whats the best cure without taking it to the stealership and having them break 4 more things?
HTH
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by tarheel_s/c
inflate deflate the bolster? you can do that ? can i do that on my 98coupe? if yes how ?
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you could swap controls from L to R, they have the same PN; that is often the problem, the air pump is under the seat, they are somewhat of a pita to remove due to the weight of the seat
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From: Follansbee West Va
Originally Posted by coast7
The lumbar support inflates and deflates, the two side bolsters move laterally and are powered by an air pump too. From your description I think you are referring to the lumbar support. There are two types of systems, since you have an '02, it is the later system. If you have sport seats, you can access the air bladders that do all the work by lifting up on the seat back insert cushion. It raises like at hatchback. You do not have to remove the seat from the car to do this. Just release the hold-down tab that runs horizontally along the length of the back of the seat. Once you have access to the bladders you should be able to find the cause of your problem.
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Thanks, I'll give that a shot this weekend. As of now, I am heading off to Steeler training camp with my boy.....Here we go Steelers, Here we go!!!
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My buddy had the same thing happen to his today. Have you come up with a solution?
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