Moving Electric Driver Seat Without Vehicle Power - External 12V to Seat Connector Pins

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Problem

Need to move or remove the electric driver seat when the vehicle has no power, such as in a non-running car or when pulling a seat from a junkyard vehicle. The electric seat cannot be repositioned manually to access mounting bolts or for comfort adjustment.

Electric seat will not move without powerCannot access seat mounting bolts due to seat positionNo vehicle electrical power available to operate seat motors

Root Cause

The MK3 Supra power seat motors require 12V electrical power to operate and have no manual override or backup adjustment method.

Confidence

Moderate confidence — Multiple community members agreed on this solution

View Original Thread →Posted August 2024 on SupraForums.com