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Old Dec 12, 2015 | 08:36 PM
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I have a 2010 coupe with non working lumbar support motor and heated seat in the passengers seat. I noticed some corrosion in the electrical connector for the seat, what is the best way to clean the connections?
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My best

http://www.walmart.com/ip/CRC-Electr...1-Oz./16817418
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Yup, there are contact cleaners specifically made for the purpose. These are best to use. If you are ever in a pinch and can't use one of these, WD-40 is a good alternative.

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But one can do better than the WalMart price of $ 71.96 with $ 11.83 shipping.
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But one can do better than the WalMart price of $ 71.96 with $ 11.83 shipping.
Some people have a lot of dirty contacts...

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WD-40 actually makes a contact cleaner...$ 5.58 on Amazon. Just found it....

http://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450028860&sr=8-1&keywords=contact+cleaner http://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450028860&sr=8-1&keywords=contact+cleaner
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Then treat it with the DeoxIT Gold after cleaning. It will treat the contact and keep oxidation away. Good for batteries too, along with any electric connection.

Good stuff!

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Thanks for the feedback, I cleaned the contacts with the CRC product and checked the fuse, but the problem persists.
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Have you checked the fuse?
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Have you checked the fuse?
Yes as I stated above.
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Check to see if the motors are getting juice.
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