Something in the switch or one of the "hot" wires has become grounded. All a
switch does is complete an electrical circiut. If the insulation wears off of
the right wire, or two wires together, the same thing will happen. This is no
more supernatural than operating the switch yourself to make the seat move. I
would recommend disconnecting the battery and not driving the car until you
figure this out, disconnect it, or have it fixed. You could end up with a
burned out seat motor, or at least many more expensive damaged parts.
Paul
In a message dated 6/24/2004 8:49:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
joelrsmith@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Ok guys this is weird...so I'm driving my 1983 Imperial down the highway,
>minding my own business, when all of a sudden my power passengers side seat
>starts to move forward ALL BY ITSELF!?!? It was unbelievable seeing it,
>somehow it self-activated itself and is now permanently as far forward as it
>can go....so what could have possibly caused this to happen???
>
> BTW it looks like it's draining my battery now with it
> being permanently activated in the "move forward" position.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Joel Smith
> Edmonton, Alberta
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