passenger seat problems
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From: warren maine
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passenger seat problems
Just getting ready for a long trip and the pass. seat back will not recline rearward beyond vertical. any comments or suggestions ? all other functions work correctly
Thanks in advance !
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The controller module is built to stay reliable.
The seat on the other end can see mechanical troubles with spinning cables used to synchronize both sides.
Look under seat but beware of SRS YLW cables that are always powered - See related labeling.
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There is a support that the motor attaches to. It's plastic (or some thin metal). If something gets under the seat when you try to adjust it (such as a water bottle) and you try to adjust the seat, that bracket can break and dislodge the motor. Of course, Mercedes doesn't sell a repair kit. You need the lower frame for about $2400. Hope that is not the case for you.
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you are the winner !! my wife was playing with the levers in the trunk wondering what they did ? After I took the seat out I read your post that's all it was !!
Thank You Good clue.
you are the winner !! my wife was playing with the levers in the trunk wondering what they did ? After I took the seat out I read your post that's all it was !!
Thank You Good clue.
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CaliBenzDriver made a solid point about the potential mechanical issue with the cables that control the seat's movement. Sometimes, those cables can get tangled or worn out, which might prevent the seat from reclining fully. Since you’re dealing with the SRS system, it’s important to be cautious when checking under the seat; those yellow wires should be handled carefully since they’re always powered.
If you feel comfortable doing so, take a look under the seat to see if there are any visible issues with the cables or connections. Just be sure to disconnect the battery before working on anything related to the SRS system to avoid any accidental deployments. If you don’t find anything obvious, it might be worth consulting with a professional who can diagnose the issue more thoroughly or get yourself a youcanic scanner and run a full scan on the vehicle. There is probably a fault for the seats in the seat module.. Keep us posted on what you find, and hopefully, you can get that seat working smoothly again!
If you feel comfortable doing so, take a look under the seat to see if there are any visible issues with the cables or connections. Just be sure to disconnect the battery before working on anything related to the SRS system to avoid any accidental deployments. If you don’t find anything obvious, it might be worth consulting with a professional who can diagnose the issue more thoroughly or get yourself a youcanic scanner and run a full scan on the vehicle. There is probably a fault for the seats in the seat module.. Keep us posted on what you find, and hopefully, you can get that seat working smoothly again!
