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Fast70SS · 08-19-2003, 01:54 AM

I just purchased a new set of power front buckets from a 2003 Suburban and I want to install them in my 1969 Suburban.
My question is, has anyone completed a similar installation with late model power seats. I'm really wondering about the wiring situation. I plan to get a wiring diagram and possibly an assembly manual for the new Suburbans.
I know some of the wiring is for the airbag and seat belt monitoring system, I'm just really interested in hooking up the power to the controls. Any advice would be appreciated, I know a lot of guys have late model interiors in these older trucks, it's the way to go, it just takes some head scratching.
Thanks, Jon

jays68yak · 08-19-2003, 10:24 AM

this should prob be in the message board part but......
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=62457

cdowns · 08-19-2003, 01:59 PM

take a 12volt battery and ground the neg to seat frame then take a positive go to one terminal at a time and see what happens

tom hand · 08-19-2003, 02:25 PM

Probably don't want to see what happens with the side air bags...lol

Fast70SS · 08-19-2003, 08:21 PM

The seats are computer controlled which makes it interesting. I'm getting a wiring printout from the local GM dealership. I think I'll be able to go around the seat computers, why would you ever need seat computers anyway??? I guess it's just the "let's make it complicated" way of doing things

ericguy320 · 08-19-2003, 10:01 PM

on the 03 the seats are now on the trucks class 2 data line and the modual and the switch will not work if it dosent see that data from the other moduals in the truck, mite try gitting a switch out of somthing older and try to wire the seat's moters through a couple of relays or somthing.

Nightrider · 08-21-2003, 09:44 PM

I was hoping some one would have the needed infor to make this work I'm sure some smart gearhead has a fix.. I want this seats in my burb, nothing I own has a good ride. Maybe long wheelbase, coil springs, leather seats and tilt wheel would make a good ride on the hwy.. any suggestions would be helpful. thanks

Fast70SS · 08-22-2003, 11:42 AM

Thanks for the responses.
I've been doing quite a bit of research on these seats and plan to install in the next couple of weeks.
I got a schematic (?) printout of the wiring for the seats and that was really helpful. The computer controlls the memory, and heater functions. The tech said I could pick up the power lead that goes straight to the motors and the lumbar system and it should be fine. It sounds a little too simple and I'm prepared for unknown aggrivation. I'll let you guys know.

08-19-2003, 01:54 AM	#1
Fast70SS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 10	2003 Suburban seats I just purchased a new set of power front buckets from a 2003 Suburban and I want to install them in my 1969 Suburban. My question is, has anyone completed a similar installation with late model power seats. I'm really wondering about the wiring situation. I plan to get a wiring diagram and possibly an assembly manual for the new Suburbans. I know some of the wiring is for the airbag and seat belt monitoring system, I'm just really interested in hooking up the power to the controls. Any advice would be appreciated, I know a lot of guys have late model interiors in these older trucks, it's the way to go, it just takes some head scratching. Thanks, Jon

08-19-2003, 10:24 AM	#2
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,453	this should prob be in the message board part but...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=62457 __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

08-19-2003, 01:59 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	take a 12volt battery and ground the neg to seat frame then take a positive go to one terminal at a time and see what happens __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-19-2003, 02:25 PM	#4
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Probably don't want to see what happens with the side air bags...lol __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

08-19-2003, 10:01 PM	#6
ericguy320 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 92	on the 03 the seats are now on the trucks class 2 data line and the modual and the switch will not work if it dosent see that data from the other moduals in the truck, mite try gitting a switch out of somthing older and try to wire the seat's moters through a couple of relays or somthing. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/ericguy320 1972 Chevy C10 SOLD 1972 k5 blazer cst 350, sm465, rust 1993 gmc Typhoon for sale $13,900 obo 1980 Ironhead Sportster

08-19-2003, 08:21 PM	#5
Fast70SS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 10	The seats are computer controlled which makes it interesting. I'm getting a wiring printout from the local GM dealership. I think I'll be able to go around the seat computers, why would you ever need seat computers anyway??? I guess it's just the "let's make it complicated" way of doing things

08-21-2003, 09:44 PM	#7
Nightrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Anywhere, Texas Posts: 253	elect seats I was hoping some one would have the needed infor to make this work I'm sure some smart gearhead has a fix.. I want this seats in my burb, nothing I own has a good ride. Maybe long wheelbase, coil springs, leather seats and tilt wheel would make a good ride on the hwy.. any suggestions would be helpful. thanks __________________ ] : - 71' burb,5.3,4wd 02' f350.7.3 00' F250-powerstroke 00' Roadstar 84' Eagle model 10 72' GMC 18' camery 12' ZX14R-

08-22-2003, 11:42 AM	#8
Fast70SS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 10	Thanks for the responses. I've been doing quite a bit of research on these seats and plan to install in the next couple of weeks. I got a schematic (?) printout of the wiring for the seats and that was really helpful. The computer controlls the memory, and heater functions. The tech said I could pick up the power lead that goes straight to the motors and the lumbar system and it should be fine. It sounds a little too simple and I'm prepared for unknown aggrivation. I'll let you guys know.



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