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Electric seats moving out of position?

Started by ginettaman, May 28, 2021, 12:26:20 PM

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May 28, 2021, 12:26:20 PM
Each time I get in my Alhambra mk3 the drivers seat has moved from its saved no1 position. I press 1 and it returns ok. Any idea why the seat is moving after the car is left locked up? On locking it's not immediately happening? Very strange?
May 28, 2021, 02:34:30 PM #1
Key personalisation active? The key you are using is assigned to another memory position. Try using the spare key and see what that does.
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May 28, 2021, 11:57:04 PM #2
I can try another key but I've not set anything up. How do you set the key memory then? I've set the Seat memory.
May 29, 2021, 07:51:04 AM #3
Life was so much easier when all one had to do was pull up a lever and slide the seat forwards or backwards! Sometimes I do wonder if all this modern tech is a step forward or a step backward He he
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May 29, 2021, 10:41:47 AM #4
I've not had it on a newer VW but the older ones it was in the MFD menu under personalisation.  I think you can also do it with the SET button so trying resetting the seat position into the memory with the key you want to use in the ignition.
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With retrofitted everything except another slidey door! :)
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May 29, 2021, 10:31:01 PM #5
Had funny goings on with a previous bmw with key memory settings no matter what key was used it basically did what it wanted. I ended up leaving battery off for half hour and then doing the memory settings again. That seemed to solve the problem.
May 30, 2021, 09:51:40 AM #6
Not found anything on MFD but will dig out the manual and check all the settings again. It's a nuisance needing setting every time I get in now.
May 30, 2021, 10:23:25 AM #7
Is it possible to unplug the chairs so they stay put maybe
I drive a Seat Alhambra 1.9Tdi which has 115bhp and an automatic gearbox.

I am happy to help you with all your questions. I am not a qualified mechanic but seem to be better at fixing my car than even the most experienced garages.

I have lots of friends here and very much enjoy talking with you all. Always remember, a motor car is a serious tool and should be treated with respect. Put your safety first, always.
June 08, 2021, 08:14:37 AM #8
Fixed it. There is an option to set a memory on the key by setting the seat then holding down the lock button on the remote until the car beeps? Now it stays put ok.
June 08, 2021, 08:29:03 AM #9
Nice one, programmatical little fixes like that are always pleasing
I drive a Seat Alhambra 1.9Tdi which has 115bhp and an automatic gearbox.

I am happy to help you with all your questions. I am not a qualified mechanic but seem to be better at fixing my car than even the most experienced garages.

I have lots of friends here and very much enjoy talking with you all. Always remember, a motor car is a serious tool and should be treated with respect. Put your safety first, always.
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