Power Seat Control Module Replacement Cost Estimate

The average cost for a Power Seat Control Module Replacement is between $625 and $678.

Labor costs are estimated between $112 and $164 while parts are typically priced around $513.
This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your unique location. Related repairs may also be needed.
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Power Seat Control Module Replacement

How are Power Seat Control Modules diagnosed?

To check for a bad power seat control module, a technician will first make sure that a fuse has not blown. A blown fuse can be either the cause of an inoperative power seat or a symptom. The technician will also check to make sure that power is present at the control module by performing a voltage test with a multimeter. A bad control module - or a problem with the Body Control Module - may also present a diagnostic trouble code (a fault code) that can be read with a scan tool.

How are Power Seat Control Modules replaced?

To replace a power seat control module located under the seat, the technician will remove the fasteners that hold the seat to the floor. This may be a difficult job if the seat is unable to move to reveal the fasteners. The seat is gently tipped forward for access to the wiring and to the power seat control module. Care must be exercised in order to prevent strain on the wires that could cause damage. The control module is located, the electrical plugs disconnected, and the retainers removed. With the bad control module out of the way, the new one is installed in place and connected. The seat is returned to its mounts and the fasteners reinstalled. On some vehicles, reprogramming of the power seat control module is necessary. If the control module is part of the switch assembly, removal of the seat may not be necessary.

RepairPal Recommendations for Power Seat Control Module issues

RepairPal recommends that a power seat control module be replaced with an OEM part that will integrate properly with the vehicle electronics.

What to look out for when dealing with Power Seat Control Module issues

It should be noted that some vehicles incorporate Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) features into the seat, such as seat-mounted airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners. Care is needed to avoid damage to the wires for the SRS and other components located in the seats.

Can I replace the Power Seat Control Module myself?

As with many repairs on a car, truck, or SUV, difficulty lies more with proper diagnosis of the problem than with the replacement procedure. Such is the case with the power seat control module. While it may be difficult to move the seat for access with the power seat unable to adjust, and while there are sensitive wires that need to be protected, still it is more challenging to determine whether the control module is actually at fault. Anyone with intermediate DIY experience should be able to replace the module, but a professional technician will have access to the tools, diagnostic equipment, and data necessary to comprehensively test the system so that only the relative part is replaced.