W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Help with Multicontour seats

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 05-24-2008, 05:10 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
ApproachingZero's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 285
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Help with Multicontour seats

I just picked up my E55 today!

Everything is awesome except i can not turn on the Multicontour seats for the driverside. The passager side is great, but i can't turn on the Pulse or the Dynamic features..... The P.O says it a programming function... I found the Dynamic seat function in the settings, but nothing changes.... Is there a way to turn these on or might they be broke?

It is CPO'ed, so if it a issue MB should cover it.
Old 05-24-2008, 06:04 PM
  #2  
Out Of Control!!
 
Can Drive 55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 11,266
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
2005 E55
My bet is that it is broken. You can do one thing though. Scroll through the settings menu and see what the dynamic setting for the driver's seat is. The setting should not keep it from working, but it worth changing it from sport 1 to sport 2 and back, or whatever, to see if it makes it start working. Good luck.
Old 05-24-2008, 08:24 PM
  #3  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Benz-O-Rama's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Maryland
Posts: 8,137
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes on 17 Posts
Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
Had the same problem with mine a year ago. MB replaced a seat module.
Old 05-25-2008, 12:12 AM
  #4  
Member
 
D Bst's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Corona, CA
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 1 Post
2004 E55 AMG; 1995 Porsche 993 Cab.
Same problem here... and just for reference the "Pulse" button LED used to flash for a few bilnks then give out.

Turned out to be the air pump in the seat itself. My warranty covered it.

Good luck
Old 05-25-2008, 08:25 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
ApproachingZero's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 285
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks for the input guys!

I don't think it is an airpump issue because nothing "tries" to turn on. Seems to me maybe it is like the module issue that Benz-O-Rama brought up.

Luckily it has the CPO... I will take it to the dealer and post back.
Old 05-25-2008, 10:34 AM
  #6  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
SUNILP's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 4,002
Likes: 0
Received 97 Likes on 52 Posts
2015 E250D
There are 2 modules on cars with dynamic seats. The controller under the seat is for the seat motors and memory function. The dynamic seat controller is inside the seat back. You can have a cracked hose which can cause a similar issue. Chaffed airlines can be leaking . Remove the seat back and inspect all the colored air lines for leaks. IF all else fails, it may be a dynamic seat control module in the seat back. If the right seat works fine then the pump is fine. There is only one pump for both seats.
Old 05-26-2008, 12:14 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
ApproachingZero's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 285
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by SUNILP
There are 2 modules on cars with dynamic seats. The controller under the seat is for the seat motors and memory function. The dynamic seat controller is inside the seat back. You can have a cracked hose which can cause a similar issue. Chaffed airlines can be leaking . Remove the seat back and inspect all the colored air lines for leaks. IF all else fails, it may be a dynamic seat control module in the seat back. If the right seat works fine then the pump is fine. There is only one pump for both seats.
The passenger seat is fine... It works great.

It has to be something electrical. It dosen't seem like the unit on the drivers seat is getting power. Good thing this will be covered under my CPO.
Old 05-26-2008, 12:04 PM
  #8  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
SUNILP's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 4,002
Likes: 0
Received 97 Likes on 52 Posts
2015 E250D
The module on the seat back (dynamic module) gets it's power and network wires from the seat control module below it via 4 pin connector.
Old 05-28-2008, 01:45 AM
  #9  
Super Member
 
NSX2NV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posts: 586
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
03' E55 Techtite Grey
I'd just bring it to the Stealership and have them fix it. Don't want to void anything trying to diagnose or fix anything yourself. Good luck!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Help with Multicontour seats



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:35 AM.