I think at the point of seeing that I'd probably concede that the car is toast and figure out a plan b. That picture is scary and if something as electrically simple as the seat mechanism is toast (and rusted no less) just imagine the condition of the rest of the car. That is some serious corrosion on the seat.
now that wouldn't make for a very interesting thread now would it?
And a half container of this
I will save it for when I get in touch with the original owner.
Newscutter
Member
OMIGOSH this is hilarious.
You're my new DIY hero (and the bar is pretty high on that one). Subscribed and eager to read more.
Vaya Con Dios, Hombre. <-- Apologies to all native speakers, I only took German in high school... and we all know that's not as funny.
You're my new DIY hero (and the bar is pretty high on that one). Subscribed and eager to read more.
Vaya Con Dios, Hombre. <-- Apologies to all native speakers, I only took German in high school... and we all know that's not as funny.
It is only deodorant. If it was antiperspirant, you may have had less rust under the seat. :tongue:
AudubonB
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Holy Car-rustiness!!!!! Are you sure that's a pic of a Model S? It looks more like the '85 BJ70 Land Cruiser I've been busting my knuckles and ego on over the last four weeks!*UPDATE
*But I got it going and running perfectly today! Yay!!! Anyone want to buy a really rare Land Cruiser?
now picture your 85 land Cruiser with 500 times the technology
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this is me taking a crowbar to the seats trying to pry them free of all the rust
Eh.
I'm just going to use my angle grinder to cut the tracks off (I'll need new seats anyway)
ArtInCT
Always Learning
Ohh Boy... Slow exhale... the condition of those seats kinda' implies the car was submerged some time ago for that amount of rust to be generated.
Staying positive, lets hope the water level was not much higher.... right?
Staying positive, lets hope the water level was not much higher.... right?
I suppose not.
You're a braver man than me. I bought a fully functioning, perfect looking, running, driving salvage car for $20,000, fixed a few small details left on it and then couldn't muster up the courage to own it out of warranty. I thought I was brave taking that "risk". You're either incredibly brave or incredibly stupid. Let's go with brave! 
ohmman
Plaid-ish Moderator
You're either incredibly brave or incredibly stupid. Let's go with brave!
Worst case scenario, he learns a lot. That's a solid outcome by any measure.
efxjim
Member
We prepped a car for full immersion in Long Beach harbour. My employee decided he wanted to buy the car after the shoot. He removed all of the electronic modules, sealed up the engine trans and other items 100%. We immersed the car several time in the water and when the shoot was over the employee rushed the car back to the shop and pressure washed the car for hours. He hooked everything back up and the car was fully functional. Bought it for a song from production and drove it for about 6 mo. Things started going wrong rather quickly. The main cause of damage was the salt water had wicked into every wire of the car. The wires rotted from inside out. Here is a clip of the spot. Reel EFX, Inc - ReelEFX.com
fluxemag
Member
I suppose not.
Ive been watching model S auctions like a hawk and you got yourself the deal of the century. You live in LA and there is a high concentration of MS there. Salvaged and not repaired MSs hover around 14k at auction. 20k is a deal and not likely to come around anytime again soon. I know you had to have sold it for a profit. If this doesnt work out Ive learned an expensive lesson and hopefully the community can learn for free!
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STOP THE PRESSES...
I took the bottom seat cushion off and wedged my skinny fingers in between the seat rails, I sprayed some wd40 down there and gave the seat 10 hard kicks, then I ripped out the axle for the motor that
adjusts the seat position... attached it to my drill and..... took forever as I had to do each side individually for both seats but hopefully this is the most difficult thing I will come across.
See below for seat motor
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See below for seat motor axle that I tore out
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VIDEO
[video=vimeo;152759340]https://vimeo.com/152759340[/video]
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pics of the parts that didnt make the cut.
seat recline motor
seat primary rail motor
driver classification module
provision for classification module
ArtInCT
Always Learning
Ok that video explains what you were doing, using the drill to power the seat rail, good going! Nice.
What is that classification module for? To Sense someone is on the seat?
BTW are they heated seats... are you going to show the seat heater membrane and see if it works?
They go bad and spares are good to have....
What is that classification module for? To Sense someone is on the seat?
BTW are they heated seats... are you going to show the seat heater membrane and see if it works?
They go bad and spares are good to have....
yeah I had to tear that axle off the seat motor, put it in the drill and fire away. it took a bit because you have to manually power each side of the rail.
yes classification is to sense that someone is in the seat, its odd. I have yet to find the driver side heater bladder, I found the passenger side which is kinda cool, but not the drivers side, perhaps the drivers side is under the leather as opposed to the passenger side which is under the foam... hmmm...
I believe the bladder in the passenger seat is for determining the weight of the passenger and adjusting airbag force. The driver's seat only has a simple on/off switch to determine occupancy.
20304
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a pair of new chairs and I believe with your brave story, you should be able to get them for a good price. The only challenge is that they are in The Netherlands.
a pair of new chairs and I believe with your brave story, you should be able to get them for a good price. The only challenge is that they are in The Netherlands.
