Driver's seat adjustability? 2012 E350 Cabrio
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Driver's seat adjustability? 2012 E350 Cabrio
We just purchased a low mileage 2012 and not sure if the power seat for the driver's side is broken - or not. The passengers side - the back is able to move from a laid back reclining position to 90˚ upright and even more forward leaning.
The driver's side however, does not. It does move, the switch does something - but the furthest forward the seat back seems to be able to go is - maybe 120 degree angle and at that point the back will come no further forward. So it's a semi-reclined position all the time - not very upright. It cannot reach 90 - not even close. Is this wrong - or the way it works?
The driver's side however, does not. It does move, the switch does something - but the furthest forward the seat back seems to be able to go is - maybe 120 degree angle and at that point the back will come no further forward. So it's a semi-reclined position all the time - not very upright. It cannot reach 90 - not even close. Is this wrong - or the way it works?
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Lexi (06-15-2016)
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I just recently finished fixing my own seat. Same situation, the seat would only come up so far and was very uncomfortable position. I initially tried the reset procedure with no luck. So I took the seat back off and set the motor position manually. I'm thinking the seat was forced backward and caused the issue. The motor that reclines the seat has a sensor that counts the motor revolutions letting it know maximum position. Works fine now
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Cascd (11-16-2017)
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This is disappointing to know. My current driving position is so uncomfortable. I thought I could fix it myself without going to the dealership and pay a large amount of money to get it fixed. Thanks for the information anyway.
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Unfortunately these are pretty complex cars where the seat control is all software driven. So you need complex tools to fix them! Diy repairs are becoming a thing of the past
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Hi Russell, I still haven not brought my car back to the dealer for a fix. However, I just saw that there is a diagnostic tool called iCarsoft MB II. Have you come across with this scanner and do you know if this scanner is capable to resetting the seat reclining position? Thank you
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I am not sure if that scanner has the capability to perform adaptation, maybe a member with such a tool can respond. I am sure there are aftermarket tools that can do the job though.
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We just purchased a low mileage 2012 and not sure if the power seat for the driver's side is broken - or not. The passengers side - the back is able to move from a laid back reclining position to 90˚ upright and even more forward leaning.
The driver's side however, does not. It does move, the switch does something - but the furthest forward the seat back seems to be able to go is - maybe 120 degree angle and at that point the back will come no further forward. So it's a semi-reclined position all the time - not very upright. It cannot reach 90 - not even close. Is this wrong - or the way it works?
The driver's side however, does not. It does move, the switch does something - but the furthest forward the seat back seems to be able to go is - maybe 120 degree angle and at that point the back will come no further forward. So it's a semi-reclined position all the time - not very upright. It cannot reach 90 - not even close. Is this wrong - or the way it works?
Wow yeah , very accurate picture. Someone with solutions, only SDS works ? Or something else can be done
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I just recently finished fixing my own seat. Same situation, the seat would only come up so far and was very uncomfortable position. I initially tried the reset procedure with no luck. So I took the seat back off and set the motor position manually. I'm thinking the seat was forced backward and caused the issue. The motor that reclines the seat has a sensor that counts the motor revolutions letting it know maximum position. Works fine now
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