Infiniti G35/350Z Electric Seat Switch Repair

 

In this tutorial I show you how to fix the electrical contacts within your Infiniti G35 and 350Z seat. While the two vehicles may have an overall physical appearance difference in shape and design they are in fact pretty much the same car and use many parts interchangeably.

The malfunctioning seat switch is a common issue with these two vehicles, along with many other vehicles that incorporate this switch design. So what’s the issue? Well simplistically put, over time the copper contact points within the switch become dirty and foul and need cleaning to restore full functionality and movement of your seat. The image above demonstrates how your switch contacts should look, shiny with a mirror like reflection. If upon cracking open and reviewing your contacts and they look any different in luster, then yes, you definitely need a good cleaning. One good product I recommend that can be found at your local automotive store is CRC Electrical contact cleaner. I’ve been using this product for years and it’s never failed me. CRC is plastic parts friendly so you can easily spray one the cleaning solution and scrub your contacts with a Q-Tip swab and not be concerned with the product eating away at the plastic housing. I’ll post a link below if you’re interested in purchasing the product through Amazon.

CRC 3140 Contact Cleaner and Protectant

Final thoughts: You may be tempted to take your vehicle to the dealership and by all means if you feel the project is beyond your skill set then do so, but I guarantee you that the dealership will perform the same procedure unless you request a new part replacement. Price for the switch is not cheap by any means. Combine parts cost with dealership labor hour cost and now your pulling out the credit card to repair this issue in monthly installments. With a few common tools, a small product purchase, and an hour of your time you can save your hard earned money in dealership repair cost and get that bedazzled license plate you’ve been eyeing for the past month.

Infiniti G35/350Z Electric Seat Switch Repair

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