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Old 8th November 2020, 16:13   #1
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Following on from my previous thread regarding my flat battery causing issues, I really need some advice on how to get it fixed.

So the driver seat would not move using the forward/backward up/down modules but each time I pressed one of the memory buttons it would move the chair and the recliner part back a bit and on trying to check said module today I have got into a position where the seat is way far back and the recliner almost horizontal and car not driveable which it was before I started playing around.

So I reckon my seat module has gone kaput and I will need to source a replacement, however how the heck am i going to get it off and the replacement in place if I cant move the seat (at the moment I can get at the front bolts but not the back ones)

Anyone had a similar issue and can enlighten me.

Oh and does anyone have a drivers seat module for sale.

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Old 8th November 2020, 16:47   #2
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I would check the knobs.
They are easy to break, so maybe that is your fault?
It seems as if your motor(s) work, so it should just be a matter of getting power to them.
I would inspect the buttons on the side of the seat base closely.
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... I can't move the seat (at the moment I can get at the front bolts but not the back ones).
Hi Stubie,

The forwards/backwards motor connector has 2 pins with wiring colours white/yellow and yellow/white. Is it possible to disconnect this and supply the motor directly? Take care though, there will be a spark.

Simon

PS I'll be surprised if your seat memory ECU is faulty. I'd recommend that you carry out the "self test" sequence before condemning it.
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Pull the cables out of the front motor then wind them manually, this will allow the seat to move.

takes a while, and do each side equally.
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Using the method of removing the cables from the front motor I managed to edge the seat forward to allow me to unbolt the seat and the ability to get under it to find that the ECU has a hole in it and looks like a component has burnt out.

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Using the method of removing the cables from the front motor I managed to edge the seat forward to allow me to unbolt the seat and the ability to get under it to find that the ECU has a hole in it and looks like a component has burnt out.

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If it has burnt out, then before replacing it with a new one, the cause of the burn out needs to be located or you will find yourself in the same situation before long. If you have a multi meter then check the feed lines to see it there is power coming through both lines as there must be a short somewhere causing the unit to over heat and burn out.
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