Sunday :: 23 November 2008 :: 04:02 AM
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Nissan Titan Phantom Seat Control Fix
Many owners of the Titan KC SE equipped with the 8-way captains chairs with electrical positioning have experienced the "Phantom Seat Controls" where normal entry and exit from the cab tends to position the driver's seat unintentionally. This FIX may work on CC and other trim levels, but you will need to select the proper wires as they may be different on your Titan.
By installing a simple rocker switch in the seat control wiring I've eliminated this problem. When I want to reposition the seat it is a simple matter of first turning the rocker switch to the power/on position and then adjusting the seat. When finished adjusting the seat, position the rocker switch to off.
The switch I chose, has three terminals. One for ground, one for load and one for +12VDC . It also has an indicator light built into it and when wired as described, the light comes on only when the switch is turned on for use. This is a quick reminder to turn it off when not desired for use.
Locate the two wire connector under the driver's seat and to the very rear of the seat. Split the connector and pull back the sheathing on the side which has the WHITE and BLACK wires seen on the right here. The other connector side has a larger diameter BLUE wire. I chose to work on the WHITE wire as it is smaller in diameter and matched the size connection wire that I had on hand.
Cut the WHITE wire about an 1-1/2" from the connector. Using two inline FEMALE to FEMALE splicing connectors, connect one 18" wire to each of the ends of the split WHITE wire. Connect the HOT end to the switch connection marked SUPPLY. The other connects to the switch terminal marked LOAD. I connected the ground terminal of the switch to the seat frame near the switch with a sheet-metal screw in a hole already drilled in the seat frame.
Route the other two wires through the existing hole to the right of the ground connection. I mounted the switch to the plastic garnish panel that covers the seat-back tilt motor. There is only one screw to remove.
Position the seat up as high as it will go to ease access to the inside of the garnish. This is an out-of-the-way location that is still easily reached while sitting in the driver's seat. This location also kept the wiring run short, which is always a good choice.
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