evdok

Hi all,

I joined recently and have been reading some interesting threads, i haven't posted anything because i didn't have a Mercedes to talk about but all has changed bought my self a late 03 E320 cdi.

My question is when i take the key out of the ignition only the steering wheel moves, i have checked the settings and all seems in order any suggestions?

Its booked in to the dealer on thursday

konigstiger

CDI was introduced in 05 and offered again in 06. As of 06 the Easy Entry/Exit feature has been modified in the instrument cluster (IC) whereas only the steering column will move. The seat will not move during Easy Entry/Exit activation. The user can only select Easy Entry/Exit either “On or “Off” in the IC display. If by late 03 you mean late 05 or 06 you may not have a problem at all.

evdok

My car is a december 2003 and has the options ''OFF, STEERING WHEEL, STEERING AND SEAT'' on the ic, the steering & seat is highlighted but seat refuses to move back and forth.


Thanx

konigstiger

Try re-synchronizing:

1) IC menu – key dependency must be off
2) Exit the vehicle and lock (if the windows or roof are open close all with key)
3) Wait a minute or two then unlock (open windows and roof with key)
4) Exit again (close windows and roof with key)
5) Unlock (leave windows and roof in the closed position)
6) Reset limits by moving the seat forward to the end stop, then to the rear to the end stop (repeat several times)
7) IC menu – reset both steering and seat in Easy/Entry Exit then key dependent to on.

Also, remember to set your second key through the IC menu.

If this doesn’t work you can mention to your dealer: P-B-80.57/38a SEPT06 – Seat Moves to Incorrect Position When Using Easy Entry/Exit Feature. There may be a software error in the Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS).

amdeutsch

There also seems to be a safety beyond which the seat will not move. If you are in front of that safety your seat will move past you present preset postion. Its one of those quirky setups. Try moving your seat forward, memorize all, pretending you have real short legs.

GLOCK36

I've never gotten mine to work, took it to the dealer but they claimed it works fine.. shortened up my legs still no movement. I gave up.. Perhaps I will try to re-sync this weekend to see if that works at all.

Barry45RPM

There are many, many posts on the topic. The most commonly accepted reason is that you already drive further back than the seat is factory set to move back to when you exit.

Thats the story on the seat. Enjoy the car... they're pretty much fun to drive.

evdok

Tried the above procedure and still not working, ill see what the dealer says, after all its still under warranty

Jakarta Expat

I beg to differ, I have the 07 E280 and I had the same problem, only the wheel would move, not the seat. I did not worry about it but the ESP went faulty and I took it in and they switched out the instrument panel and all came good, the ESP workign again and the seat started moving back with the wheel up when it was switched off. They have since ordered a new instrument panel from Germany and it should be installed after this Lebaran holiday around the 1st of Nov.

lkchris

In North America, that is. In rest of world at introduction of W211

konigstiger

Knew this and yet didn’t catch it. Regardless, all members really should list their location most especially when requesting assistance.

konigstiger

Contributions are what this forum is all about. I’m certain it is understood and agreed that the w211 is a complicated vehicle. Solutions are many and therefore any suggestions rendered from this forum should be taken as just that, suggestions – inclusive of bulletin recommendations. Having said this, thanks for your contribution.

evdok

Had seat sorted, all was needed was a reset (no faults on star) the procedure was ignition must be on move seat far back then all forward with no interruptions, car was washed and a free tin of sweets

Thanks for replies