HRV Power Seat Failure: Repair Costs & DIY Solutions

Hey there! I had a similar issue with my 2015 Honda CR-V diesel last year. Like you, my power seat (driver's side) completely stopped working. The error message in my case pointed to a faulty wiring harness under the seat, plus some corroded connections at the main power supply. Turned out it wasn't just a simple battery or fuse issue, the wiring harness needed replacement. The mechanic found that moisture had gotten into the connection points, causing corrosion over time. It was actually a serious problem since faulty wiring could potentially cause short circuits. The fix involved replacing the entire wiring harness assembly and cleaning up the connection points. They also checked the seat motor, which thankfully was still good. Had to leave the car at the garage for two days because they needed to order the parts. Before heading to a shop, you could check if the fuse is blown (check your manual for the fuse location). Also, try listening for any humming noise when you press the seat controls, this can help diagnose if it's a motor or electrical issue. Hope this helps with your decision-making!

Thanks for sharing your experience! Glad you got it sorted out. Your situation sounds very similar to mine. Do you remember roughly how much you ended up paying for the whole repair? Also, has everything been working smoothly since then? Just want to get an idea of what I might be looking at cost-wise and if it's likely to be a long-term fix. Thanks!

Hey again! Absolutely, happy to update you! The good news is that since getting it fixed, the passenger seat has been working perfectly with no problems. Such a relief! The total bill came to 290€ for everything, mainly due to the battery being defective. While it wasn't cheap, it was worth every penny for the peace of mind. The mechanic did a thorough job checking all the connections and wiring while they were at it. I know you mentioned having doubts about your previous mechanic, I totally get that. Having a reliable mechanic who actually fixes the problem properly makes such a difference. Since the repair (about 8 months now), I haven't had a single issue with the seat functions. Everything moves smoothly, no error messages, nothing. Just make sure whoever looks at it checks the whole electrical system, not just the obvious parts. Sometimes these issues can be connected to other electrical components. But based on my experience, once it's properly fixed, it should stay fixed! Let me know how it goes when you get yours looked at!

Thanks so much for all the detailed info! I bit the bullet and took it to a different mechanic yesterday. You were spot on, turned out to be a similar electrical issue. The mechanic found corroded wiring and a blown fuse. Total cost was a bit higher than yours at 350€, but they also replaced some worn-out connectors as a preventive measure. The best part? No more error messages, and the seat's working perfectly now! The new mechanic was super thorough and even showed me what was wrong. Such a different experience from my last repair shop. They explained everything clearly and didn't try to upsell me on unnecessary stuff. Really appreciate your help in pushing me to get this sorted. It's such a relief having it fixed properly. Guess sometimes you need a nudge to make the right call! Take care!