-63 power seat transmission

[Guest Lasse]

Hi guys,

After thoroughly cleaning and lubing the whole assembly I got my power seat moving. But only back and forth, not up - down. I diagnosed the problem being in the transmission solenoid, the other one is dead.

What are my options here? Does someone fix/sell solenoids for these or do I need to find a complete new tranny? And if so, is this a generic GM part or a Buick only thing?

Thanks in advance.

Lasse

[TexRiv_63]

I don't know for sure but being GM I would be surprised if it was not generic. I know the seat mechanisms in my 63 Riv and 63 Starfire look and operate the same.

[Jim Cannon]

Hi guys,

After thoroughly cleaning and lubing the whole assembly I got my power seat moving. But only back and forth, not up - down. I diagnosed the problem being in the transmission solenoid, the other one is dead.

What are my options here? Does someone fix/sell solenoids for these or do I need to find a complete new tranny? And if so, is this a generic GM part or a Buick only thing?

Thanks in advance.

Lasse

Lasse-

I agree with Don that they are probably the same across different GM divisions in that year.

If you have not already, read out the bad solenoid with a meter to confirm if it has continuity through it or not, before you assume it is bad.

The wires that pass through the door hinge area, between armrest and body, are known to break with time.

Hope that helps.

[Guest Lasse]

Thanks for the input guys, I'll have another look and then go shopping if necessary!

[Guest Lasse]

Yup, the solenoid is bad. Need a new transmission, but I'm having a hard time finding a trail for one. Can anybody point me into some direction? Evil-bay seems empty, where would you look for a 4-way power seat tranny?

Thanks!

[DualQuadDave]

Hi Lasse, I have a couple of power seat transmissions. If you need one, let me know.

[Guest Lasse]

Despite Dave's good effort, I'm still looking for a transmission! Any other leads gentlemen?

thanks.

Lasse