Doesn't sound like fuel. Pretty sure it's electrical.
If it's not the seat switch, it's probably another safety switch, fuse or the wiring. Have you checked all fuses?
Do you have a manual? Preferably the shop manual but the owners manual may help.
I'd start by finding out what you can in a category about "safe operation circuit". If you can get the schematic on that area, it should show what switches, fuses and wires come into play.