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Discussion in '348/355' started by 4respy, Jan 23, 2016.

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  1. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

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    How can I remove switches without damage?.. I Have tried, but seems like it does not want to give...
     
  2. marioz

    marioz Formula 3

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    What switches & on what car?
     
  3. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

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    355 Spider ..seat switches.. i would imagine same as a lot of the others as far as how they are connected
     
  4. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

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    I take it nobody knows.. Which I feel somebody could easily let me know, This Forum is really great help?
     
  5. S-T48

    S-T48 Formula Junior
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    Be patient, provide more details and possibly a picture (-;
     
  6. Shootfighter65

    Shootfighter65 Formula 3

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    Chill. Maybe you should try patience
     
  7. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

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    #7 4respy, Jan 24, 2016
    Last edited: Jan 24, 2016
    Im trying to chill, but my car seat is stuck in the far up position (would go forward but not back.). i can not even get into car let alone drive and it is outside right now, so sorry but I just would like to switch my passenger switch to drivers..All these toggle switches must connect the same way
     
  8. PhilB

    PhilB Formula 3
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    Remove the ashtray. Then the side mirror switch. Then pop the switches out from underneath or remove the whole tray they sit in.
     
  9. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

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    Thanks,but I had that part out already.. im talking about removing switches from connector
     
  10. drbob101

    drbob101 F1 Rookie
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    There's release tabs on the sides of the connectors. Just squeeze them and pull the connector off the switch.

    I'll see if I can find a pic. I changed my surround and had it apart.
     
  11. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

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    Thank You Bob!
     
  12. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Sometimes they are VERY tight also, may need to pry a bit with screwdriver
     
  13. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

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    Thanks Robbie!
     
  14. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

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    Well its not the switch..Maybe the motor..What a *****!
     
  15. Qavion

    Qavion F1 World Champ
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    If it ran forward, then maybe it's not the motor. Unfortunately, there are no readily available wiring diagrams for the Spider, so I don't know if there are computers, relays or what controlling the seats. Have you tried moving the roof to various positions to see if that affects the operation of the driver's seat? Something might be out of sync.

    Cheers
    Ian.
     
  16. phrogs

    phrogs F1 Veteran
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    Just disconect the battery before using the screwdriver.
     
  17. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

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    Thanks Ian, I will check that, But there are Two motors for the seat I believe
     
  18. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

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    I did that, But thanks regardless!!
     
  19. Qavion

    Qavion F1 World Champ
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    That would be very inefficient, Steve. Usually, motor phases/polarities are reversed to make them run in different directions.

    The parts diagram shows two motors (but only to show the parts breakdown more easily)

    SEATS AND SAFETY BELTS -VALID FOR SPIDER- - Ricambi America, Inc.

    Cheers
    Ian.
     
  20. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

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    Thanks Ian, I think i must have been thinking of another seat that I remember seeing two motors on..My aftermarket mats that I just Put in got stuck under seat around when this all happened..
     
  21. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

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    I thought originally it was the switch,,When I went to move back made no sound and could feel power to seat, unlike when i try to move it forward
     
  22. Enzojr

    Enzojr F1 World Champ

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    So you got the mats out and all is well ?
    ...and the seats also work ?
     
  23. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

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    I got the mat out, but seat still does not move back
     
  24. phrogs

    phrogs F1 Veteran
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    some don't and I have forgotten before. Those sparks get your attention.
     
  25. phrogs

    phrogs F1 Veteran
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    some don't and I have forgotten before. Those sparks get your attention.
     

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