multi-meter <\/a>and do a little testing. Check for power being applied to the motor when the seat will not move. If power is being applied then the motor is bad or there is something causing it to bind. Remove the motor and test it again. If no power is getting to the motor, trace the wiring back to the switch and repair as needed.<\/p>\nPower Seat 1996 Chevy Lumina Wiring Diagram<\/h2>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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I have a driver side power seat that will track forward but not back. Is that the motor or is that the switch?<\/p>\n