Driver's Power Seat Problem.
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Driver's Power Seat Problem.
I pushed the lever to adjust the seat back and to no avail. The headrest does not also move, BUT, the seat bottom moves forward and backward.
I have removed the door panels and did reconnect the plug, because I remember them working last week. I did however pull each and every fuse individually to make sure they weren't blown. Performed a xenon retrofit and didn't know the headlamp fuses are on the drivers side dash panel. Anyway, is there a way to "reset" the seat? I've read on the C-class forum something about an Exit feature. I would also asume that since the seat bottom works the plug is connected properly behind the door panel and that the seat motors are powered under a single fuse, rather than individually. I depressed the memory presets and the seat backing and headrest still did not move.... Any ideas guys?
I have removed the door panels and did reconnect the plug, because I remember them working last week. I did however pull each and every fuse individually to make sure they weren't blown. Performed a xenon retrofit and didn't know the headlamp fuses are on the drivers side dash panel. Anyway, is there a way to "reset" the seat? I've read on the C-class forum something about an Exit feature. I would also asume that since the seat bottom works the plug is connected properly behind the door panel and that the seat motors are powered under a single fuse, rather than individually. I depressed the memory presets and the seat backing and headrest still did not move.... Any ideas guys?
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Check this before buying any parts.....You have 4 bolts on the back of your seat...Take all 4 bolts off and remove it....Check all your wires and make sure they are all connected....You will see a connection to your headrest and the rest of the seat....Just follow the wires to the connector.
Hope this is onyl the prob...its an esay fix if it is hehe.
Best of luck...let us know how it goes
Hope this is onyl the prob...its an esay fix if it is hehe.
Best of luck...let us know how it goes
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Originally posted by Whitey
Snapped cable or cogs? (Just a guess).
Snapped cable or cogs? (Just a guess).
Benz, when removing the seat back, where are those bolts. I haven't looked at the seat yet, and I'm assuming you don't mean the bolts that hold the seat to the car.
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Originally posted by michakaveli
I thought that for a second, but there is no noise, absolutely nothing when I depress the seat back or headrest switch.
Benz, when removing the seat back, where are those bolts. I haven't looked at the seat yet, and I'm assuming you don't mean the bolts that hold the seat to the car.
I thought that for a second, but there is no noise, absolutely nothing when I depress the seat back or headrest switch.
Benz, when removing the seat back, where are those bolts. I haven't looked at the seat yet, and I'm assuming you don't mean the bolts that hold the seat to the car.
Im not talking about taking the seat out, only the piece attached tot he back of the seat...Its not that big.
Let me know how it goes and if it was the prob.
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Re: Driver's Power Seat Problem.
Originally posted by michakaveli
I pushed the lever to adjust the seat back and to no avail. The headrest does not also move, BUT, the seat bottom moves forward and backward.
I have removed the door panels and did reconnect the plug, because I remember them working last week. I did however pull each and every fuse individually to make sure they weren't blown. Performed a xenon retrofit and didn't know the headlamp fuses are on the drivers side dash panel. Anyway, is there a way to "reset" the seat? I've read on the C-class forum something about an Exit feature. I would also asume that since the seat bottom works the plug is connected properly behind the door panel and that the seat motors are powered under a single fuse, rather than individually. I depressed the memory presets and the seat backing and headrest still did not move.... Any ideas guys?
I pushed the lever to adjust the seat back and to no avail. The headrest does not also move, BUT, the seat bottom moves forward and backward.
I have removed the door panels and did reconnect the plug, because I remember them working last week. I did however pull each and every fuse individually to make sure they weren't blown. Performed a xenon retrofit and didn't know the headlamp fuses are on the drivers side dash panel. Anyway, is there a way to "reset" the seat? I've read on the C-class forum something about an Exit feature. I would also asume that since the seat bottom works the plug is connected properly behind the door panel and that the seat motors are powered under a single fuse, rather than individually. I depressed the memory presets and the seat backing and headrest still did not move.... Any ideas guys?
I Would Test the Seat Motors to determine What Part Is Defective
Use a 12v test lite to see if the Switch is Giving power to the seat motor.. (WITHOUT REMOVING THE SEAT)If NO Power to the seat motor with the seat switch depressed in the position Chances are the Seat Switch IS defective!
The W210 E Class Does NOT have The Exit feature as on the C Class
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Re: Re: Driver's Power Seat Problem.
If after debugging, you find out that your seat switch is defective, let me know, since I have a spare seat switch (driver side), and will let it go at price substantially bellow dealer price
Originally posted by MARK CUMMINS
Inspect the Correct fuse first ......at the Main Fuse Box......Then
I Would Test the Seat Motors to determine What Part Is Defective
Use a 12v test lite to see if the Switch is Giving power to the seat motor.. (WITHOUT REMOVING THE SEAT)If NO Power to the seat motor with the seat switch depressed in the position Chances are the Seat Switch IS defective!
The W210 E Class Does NOT have The Exit feature as on the C Class
Inspect the Correct fuse first ......at the Main Fuse Box......Then
I Would Test the Seat Motors to determine What Part Is Defective
Use a 12v test lite to see if the Switch is Giving power to the seat motor.. (WITHOUT REMOVING THE SEAT)If NO Power to the seat motor with the seat switch depressed in the position Chances are the Seat Switch IS defective!
The W210 E Class Does NOT have The Exit feature as on the C Class
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hey guys, i am having a similar problem. i have a 99 e320 4matic and the drivers seat won't move back on the track when using the seat controls. it does however move when using the preset buttons. because of this, i have eliminated the idea that it is just a loose connection. the track is not obstructed either. also, i am able to use the other seat controls to move the seat around, it just won't move back unless the preset is used. thanks in advance, raky...
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Originally posted by raky
hey guys, i am having a similar problem. i have a 99 e320 4matic and the drivers seat won't move back on the track when using the seat controls. it does however move when using the preset buttons. because of this, i have eliminated the idea that it is just a loose connection. the track is not obstructed either. also, i am able to use the other seat controls to move the seat around, it just won't move back unless the preset is used. thanks in advance, raky...
hey guys, i am having a similar problem. i have a 99 e320 4matic and the drivers seat won't move back on the track when using the seat controls. it does however move when using the preset buttons. because of this, i have eliminated the idea that it is just a loose connection. the track is not obstructed either. also, i am able to use the other seat controls to move the seat around, it just won't move back unless the preset is used. thanks in advance, raky...
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Thanks to all...
Had the same seat problem with my 1997 E300 and all the way foward then all the way back worked.
It must get a memory glitch in it and not want to move back over time.
Thanks again. You saved me a trip to the dealer...
Great forum!
Had the same seat problem with my 1997 E300 and all the way foward then all the way back worked.
It must get a memory glitch in it and not want to move back over time.
Thanks again. You saved me a trip to the dealer...
Great forum!
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1999 E430
Similar Problem
I have a similar problem with my E430 Sport but instead of it being the driver seat its the passenger seat, when i push the seat back it goes forward and when i push it forward it doesn't move. REALLY CONFUSED.
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E55 AMG V8 Kompressor 2004 E 55 AMG Type: 5,439 cc (5.439 L; 331.9 cu in) Supercharged V8 Powe
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Sry for open old thread clk driver for years just bought my first w211
1 problem drivers seat cushion can tilt but seat can't move up or down position is lucky perfect but wonder any ideas anything else works only up/ down won't work is there a single fuse for this or fuse for the whole seat lol?
Sry for open old thread clk driver for years just bought my first w211
1 problem drivers seat cushion can tilt but seat can't move up or down position is lucky perfect but wonder any ideas anything else works only up/ down won't work is there a single fuse for this or fuse for the whole seat lol?
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E55 AMG V8 Kompressor 2004 E 55 AMG Type: 5,439 cc (5.439 L; 331.9 cu in) Supercharged V8 Powe
Yea was really easy thanks a lot.
About using LED interior does it really matter if using Led with build in resistors my old CLK 320 YEAR 2000 didn't care of course it showed up when running diagnostic Dasboard light error had led in dashboard custom dials from usspeedo but else no dashboard error warnings so was just wondering why pay so much for those what is your experience?
It just looks nice and give such a nice light
(Winter is coming in Sweden it Sucks but time to store my AMG
)
ANY one driving winter? I think is useless lol with 510 HK kind of stupid what u guys think?
About using LED interior does it really matter if using Led with build in resistors my old CLK 320 YEAR 2000 didn't care of course it showed up when running diagnostic Dasboard light error had led in dashboard custom dials from usspeedo but else no dashboard error warnings so was just wondering why pay so much for those what is your experience?
It just looks nice and give such a nice light
(Winter is coming in Sweden it Sucks but time to store my AMG
)ANY one driving winter? I think is useless lol with 510 HK kind of stupid what u guys think?
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Really?
Isn't my first MB.
You think you can give any hints if cut it down?
Hear the click when trying to move it up but not down, still doesn't move
Drivers seat can't move up/down
Isn't my first MB.
You think you can give any hints if cut it down?
Hear the click when trying to move it up but not down, still doesn't move
Drivers seat can't move up/down
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E55 AMG V8 Kompressor 2004 E 55 AMG Type: 5,439 cc (5.439 L; 331.9 cu in) Supercharged V8 Powe
Fixed
Seen a lot if hints and guides tried them all except, raised headrest all the way then hold and keep the button pressed about 10 sek
Did the trick for me really weird hasn't worked since I bought it
Have tried jiggleing a bit with the wires now I'm not a big fan of pulling wiress without a good reason, specially not on this car
Fixed happy everything works again
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1999 E320
I have similar problem on 99 W210 E320 - the driver seat moves FWD only. Long story short, I took the cushion out, then removed the motor that moves the seat fwd and backward and the switch will move it the motor both directions, but once I but the motor back on tracks it moves FWD only. I'm confused the tracks are clean, fuses all good, I have new seat module that is giving me the same result. What else can I try?
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E55 AMG V8 Kompressor 2004 E 55 AMG Type: 5,439 cc (5.439 L; 331.9 cu in) Supercharged V8 Powe
try this
I have similar problem on 99 W210 E320 - the driver seat moves FWD only. Long story short, I took the cushion out, then removed the motor that moves the seat fwd and backward and the switch will move it the motor both directions, but once I but the motor back on tracks it moves FWD only. I'm confused the tracks are clean, fuses all good, I have new seat module that is giving me the same result. What else can I try?
Have ignition on, sit down in the seat press and hold aprox 10 seconds try now,,
is there absolutely no reaction at all?
No clicks or?
Try have someone hold the button and bang on on the motor carefully, else it can only be the motor..
Was my local AMG guy showing me this on a brand-new 2016 model, motor can get stuck. Mine got stuck again the other day but found the switch I really need to press it hard
then it started working again...
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1999 E320
I tried what you mentioned and it didn't change anything.
When I move the seat adjuster button I hear the motor clicks for both directions.
I noticed that my battery is low on amps, could that be the reason there is no juice to push the motor against racks resistance. Manually I was able to remove the motor and hammer on the tracks to bring them to backward position.
Keep in mind I have disassembled the cushion from the seal, so I have everything exposed for diagnosis
When I move the seat adjuster button I hear the motor clicks for both directions.
I noticed that my battery is low on amps, could that be the reason there is no juice to push the motor against racks resistance. Manually I was able to remove the motor and hammer on the tracks to bring them to backward position.
Keep in mind I have disassembled the cushion from the seal, so I have everything exposed for diagnosis
