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Old Jan 25, 2021 | 09:58 AM
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4th gen power seats in a 3rd gen

Anyone that has installed power 4th gen seats in a 3rd gen. What did you have to do with wiring if its already there in the floor? I might have a good deal in some seats coming..
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Old Jan 25, 2021 | 10:37 AM
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Re: 4th gen power seats in a 3rd gen

It should plug right in
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Old Jan 26, 2021 | 09:30 PM
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Re: 4th gen power seats in a 3rd gen

Not necessarily, depends on the year. Mostly the connector. Regardless though, its just pos/neg.
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Old Jan 26, 2021 | 10:29 PM
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Re: 4th gen power seats in a 3rd gen

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Regardless though, its just pos/neg.
^^^ what he said. Cut wires and use whatever set of matching connectors you want (that are suitable).
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Old Jan 27, 2021 | 06:54 AM
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Re: 4th gen power seats in a 3rd gen

Okay. What is the most common way to run a positive/negative to the front passenger seat?
Can I Spice the power from the light in the center console storage compartment?
These are out of a 98 trans am if that makes a difference

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Old Jan 27, 2021 | 07:18 AM
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Re: 4th gen power seats in a 3rd gen

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...bird-seat.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...er-lumbar.html
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Old Jan 27, 2021 | 08:24 AM
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Re: 4th gen power seats in a 3rd gen

The factory power wire goes to a circuit breaker in the fuse block, then to a fuse. Then onto the seat. Neg is straight to ground under the carpet.

I wouldn't use the console light or any low power circuit. You'll just blow the fuse. If you don't already have a OE harness installed. I'd run power straight to battery w/ a 20amp inline fuse, 12g wire should be good enough.
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