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Seat Potentiometer

Discussion in '348/355' started by skierlawyer, Mar 15, 2012.

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  1. skierlawyer

    skierlawyer Formula Junior

    Sep 12, 2010
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    I need a new Potentiometer for my F355 passenger seat. Anyone have an idea where to get one for the best price?
    Thanks!
     
  2. plugzit

    plugzit F1 Veteran
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    you can repair the one you have. do a search on this thread for instructions.
     
  3. roadracer311

    roadracer311 Formula 3

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  4. davehelms

    davehelms F1 Rookie

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  5. jmbarba76

    jmbarba76 Formula Junior

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    +1......jaguar makes the same part at a fraction of the cost.
     
  6. Gdude

    Gdude Rookie

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    Repaired mine three months ago as per the thread for $5 in glue. Top still only works with the over ride switch, but the seat works now. Can't help to wonder if I made a mistake. If I had to do over again I would buy the Jag part for piece of mind. Be sure to test first by unplugging the white plug. If seat moves with white plug disconnected it's the potentiometer.
     
  7. bcwawright

    bcwawright F1 Veteran

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    BINGO!! Just ordered some for my Omni.

    I'm now needing a sorce for cheap sawsall blades....gotta cut the right side passenger fender and chassis off(no body ever sets on that side anyway) so I can do cambelt replacement with the engine in.
     
  8. yelcab

    yelcab F1 World Champ
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    How much is the Jag part?
     
  9. bcwawright

    bcwawright F1 Veteran

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    Mitchell, I'm just pulling that old mans chain. My primo(lol) Dodge Omni deosn't use any high tech gizmos except power steering and brakes..lol
     
  10. yelcab

    yelcab F1 World Champ
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    Got it, I missed that.
     
  11. skierlawyer

    skierlawyer Formula Junior

    Sep 12, 2010
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    I fixed the potentiometer with epoxy, but the seat is disabled. Any trick to re-set the computer? I'm going to bring the car to Dave Helms, when he can squeeze me in, but it might be a while.
    Thanks.
     
  12. yelcab

    yelcab F1 World Champ
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    I think you need to manually reset the value of the potentiometer to a value where the computer thinks it can move you around (because it has not hit its limits)
     

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