01 CLK430 - seat won't move back
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01 CLK430 - seat won't move back
All functions of the seat work except suddenly this morning it won't move back. up, down, recline, forward, headrest all work... but no backward movement. Has anyone had this issue? are there seperate motors for each direction?? I would have thought it was a switch issues but it moves forward so I am not sure that is what it is?
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If it moves forward but not backward, and no "wedging" obstruction is present, then your seat controller is probably in need of replacement. It is possible that your switch is bad, but this problem is less common with the newer CANBUS switches.
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I don't even hear the switch actuating the motor... nothing... so I assume it is the switch... if something was lodged in the seat I believe I would still hear something... agree?
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Originally Posted by MeNmyCLK430
I don't even hear the switch actuating the motor... nothing... so I assume it is the switch... if something was lodged in the seat I believe I would still hear something... agree?
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Yeah - I made an appt to drop it off in the morning. I'm guessing they will just tear out the switch and be done with it. Too bad it was just in there 1500 miles ago for "A" service.
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Originally Posted by MeNmyCLK430
Yeah - I made an appt to drop it off in the morning. I'm guessing they will just tear out the switch and be done with it. Too bad it was just in there 1500 miles ago for "A" service. ![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
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Oh well.
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Pulled it in... told them my issue... they called a guy out... he spent 5 minutes doing a "re-synch" and problem is solved!
Best dealer experience I have had ever. They didn't even write up a ticket!!
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Originally Posted by Eddie Knopp
It's the fuse in the trunk. Mine did this frequently until the entire mechanism - rails and motor were changed out.
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