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Prius TWO Seat Swap - from a Prius FIVE

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by 50MPGPAUL, Nov 3, 2014.

  1. 50MPGPAUL

    50MPGPAUL Junior Member

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    Hey guys,

    the stock prius non-power cloth seats have been killing my mid back to the point where I have to stretch every 50 miles or so. I ordered a set of salvage power seats off a 2013 prius 5, and the 7-8th vin #'s of my 2015 prius match the compatibility with the seats I purchased off a junkyard vendor.
    Questions -
    1. Have any of you attempted this at all? The seats have all their own ecu's and motors correct? I just need to run a power?
    2. And are the power seats with lumbar night/day difference over the stock seats? I was on the fence between the CT200h/GS300/and aftermarket recurs - and keeping theft in consideration, felt the prius with power lumbar was the best direction. But from a comfort point of view, is the prius with power seat going to be a world of a difference compared to the new cloth stock seat?
     
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    I have heard the ones with the lumbar support are awesome compare to the cloth ones. I have been considering doing this as well, but have not found a salvage set yet. I don't think the seats have anything to do with the ECU.
     
  3. Robert Holt

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    I may also replace my 2012 manual seats with power, so please post pics as you do this!
    May I ask how much your salvage seats cost? I want to give my supplier a fair price if I buy the used seats.
    Good luck!
     
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    also in for price and pics
     
  5. 50MPGPAUL

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    I paid 250 a seat, with the drivers side being the one with power and lumbar. Shipping was a killer @ 75 per so total 625. Seats had 17k on them, and supposedly in great condition. I will take photos once I receive them around Nov 12th, and report back.
     
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    Wow, very pricey. let us how the difference
     
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    Thanks for price, Paul! I offered my supplier $250 for,the driver's side seat.
     
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    Don't forget to get the wire harness...
     
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    any update on this did you install post some pics!
     
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    In my case, my supplier refused my offer of $250 for the driver's side seat, so that deal fell through. I
    I did buy the rear black plastic bin over the spare for $75 from him and converted it to accommodate a full-sized spare tire in the rear, but he wouldn't budge on the seat price.
    But if someone did do this swap, I also would appreciate pics of the process.
     
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    I'm keeping an eye here. I want the electric driver's seat, but I've yet to see someone do it and say how well it worked. I should be a matter of bolting it in and attaching power since all trims are made on the same basic template, but you never know for sure.
     
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    I am also very interested in this.
     
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    You might try contacting Priuschat member sfv41901, he successfully transplanted Lexus CT200h seats into the Gen3. He'll probably be able to give you some insight into what is needed.
     
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    Yep. You just got to get power to them, they bolt right in and work perfect ....... A PC member did the install with the oem wire harness. :whistle:(y)

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    You are the best if all mods!
     
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    Whoa!

    Can you confirm those were from a Prius 4/5?
    Which member did it?
    Did they post a DIY/FAQ on their project?
     
  19. FroggyTaco

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    Any chance of a picture of the power seat controls area?
     
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    It's confirmed, the donor car was a Prius 5. Sorry, there was no write up just more pics. :)

    Is this what you're looking for ?

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