Electric seats not working
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Hi
I have a ML280 W164, which had some water damage to the rear SAM, which has now been repaired. Both front electric seats are not working before and after repair. I have checked the fuses and Relay K for voltage with IGN off, ON and with the vehicle running, but I have nothing reading. Can you advise of the next step to resolve this?
Many Thanks
I have a ML280 W164, which had some water damage to the rear SAM, which has now been repaired. Both front electric seats are not working before and after repair. I have checked the fuses and Relay K for voltage with IGN off, ON and with the vehicle running, but I have nothing reading. Can you advise of the next step to resolve this?
Many Thanks
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Thanks,
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Hi
I have a ML280 W164, which had some water damage to the rear SAM, which has now been repaired. Both front electric seats are not working before and after repair. I have checked the fuses and Relay K for voltage with IGN off, ON and with the vehicle running, but I have nothing reading. Can you advise of the next step to resolve this?
Many Thanks
I have a ML280 W164, which had some water damage to the rear SAM, which has now been repaired. Both front electric seats are not working before and after repair. I have checked the fuses and Relay K for voltage with IGN off, ON and with the vehicle running, but I have nothing reading. Can you advise of the next step to resolve this?
Many Thanks
Did you replace both tail lamp seals?
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I did swap them back then. It was when I swapped back that the other seat, the driver's side, also stopped working. So the fore/aft function is not working on both seats now with their original modules on both seats, when the fore/aft button is pushed there is only a buzzing noise but no movement. All other moves function well; like the leaning of the back, up and down of the seats, and even the headrests function well. It's only the fore/aft function that is acting up.
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Last edited by Maj. Dundee; Oct 10, 2020 at 03:56 PM.
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The SAM had water damage and I removed the unit and opened to check for any damage. I cleaned the unit myself, but this did not resolve the electric seat problem, so I had it checked by a local mechanic who confirmed it was most likely the SAM. I then sent it off to an Auto electrical repair company in the UK who have repaired and tested the module from the water damage and provided a warranty.
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The SAM had water damage and I removed the unit and opened to check for any damage. I cleaned the unit myself, but this did not resolve the electric seat problem, so I had it checked by a local mechanic who confirmed it was most likely the SAM. I then sent it off to an Auto electrical repair company in the UK who have repaired and tested the module from the water damage and provided a warranty.
Do you have a scanner to check for codes in all modules?
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The gasket's do not need replacing, as they have been checked and the leak was confirmed from a bolt hole left open next to the SAM module. I do not have any voltage to the Relay (K) or the fuses 27 & 28 for the electric seats, with IGN off, on or when the car is running. Is there another Relay elsewhere?
Regards
The gasket's do not need replacing, as they have been checked and the leak was confirmed from a bolt hole left open next to the SAM module. I do not have any voltage to the Relay (K) or the fuses 27 & 28 for the electric seats, with IGN off, on or when the car is running. Is there another Relay elsewhere?
Regards
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You probably do not have that fuse because it only applies to U.S. wiring diagrams.
Things would be much easier if you had a scanner to read codes.
Please post your full vin#.
Things would be much easier if you had a scanner to read codes.
Please post your full vin#.
Last edited by Maj. Dundee; Oct 12, 2020 at 05:43 AM.
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VIN: 4JGBB75E36A067142
Give me some time to look through the wiring diagrams.
Last edited by Maj. Dundee; Oct 12, 2020 at 12:49 PM.
