[stereoman405]

The PO replaced the OEM switch rocker for a standard marine grade replacement because he said the original stopped working. I hooked up the seat wiring last night and the aftermarket switch only works in one direction. By swapping the wires at the motor I can get the seat to go forward or back, so the motor is fine.

Well during my poking around I found the original switch! I brought it to work today to see about ordering a replacement, but for kicks I decided to crack it open to see if I could fix it. I opened it up and there is not even a hint of corrosion on the inside. Pretty straight forward design with no visible issues. Spades are a little dirty but nothing major.

So now I'm thinking there is a bigger issue going on with the wiring, or else why would've the PO have had problems in the first place? Before I tear the entire panel out I was hoping that someone might enlighten me on how the system is supposed to work exactly. The switch has 6 posts, but the seat motor only has 2.

Thanks!

[indykoch]

Try plugging the new one in again. It could have had corrosion on the terminal itself, causing the PO to just replace it.

I think your motor and wiring are fine by getting it to work when swapping connections at the switch. I bet your "new" switch has gone bad as well. Try the old one, if it doesn't work, look on our parts list page and order a new one. As you know, they're quite simple to replace.

If "hard wiring" to the power source works, it's got to be the switch.

[anthonybradley]

The factory seat switch in my Z216 is actually a Carling rocker switch, very commonly available (they come is many variations, so make sure you get a double pole double throw version). The covers are interchangable so if you have the 'seat fwd / back' written cap then u can swap it onto a normal blank carling switch, I think its the J series of switches, or maybe the V, their website should tell you what u need.

Anthony