all the side blosters on cars w/o easy entry all scuffed up. Mine deifnatly is
Easy entry = worn out motors?
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From: Abilene TX
Easy entry = worn out motors?
Just curious if anyone has any info/advice etc on using the easy entry mode. It seems like to me that using this will wear out the electric motors pretty fast, is my suspicion unjustified?
In case I didn't call it quite the right thing, I mean the mode where it'll back up the seats for you to get in, and then once you start your corvette it'll scoot you and your steering wheel back to your settings.
Maybe those motors are bullet-proof though?
In case I didn't call it quite the right thing, I mean the mode where it'll back up the seats for you to get in, and then once you start your corvette it'll scoot you and your steering wheel back to your settings.
Maybe those motors are bullet-proof though?
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From: Lake Norman NC
Originally Posted by Zumin
Just curious if anyone has any info/advice etc on using the easy entry mode. It seems like to me that using this will wear out the electric motors pretty fast, is my suspicion unjustified?
In case I didn't call it quite the right thing, I mean the mode where it'll back up the seats for you to get in, and then once you start your corvette it'll scoot you and your steering wheel back to your settings.
Maybe those motors are bullet-proof though?
In case I didn't call it quite the right thing, I mean the mode where it'll back up the seats for you to get in, and then once you start your corvette it'll scoot you and your steering wheel back to your settings.
Maybe those motors are bullet-proof though?
... Easy Entry still going strong with no problems. From what I have heard, if you don't have the seat scooted back when you exit then you run the risk of messing up the side bulster from the constant rubbing up against it 
... There is no sign of wear on mine at all! The car has the option, just enjoy it and worry about the problems if & when they happen! 
Last edited by MHVette; May 25, 2005 at 04:23 PM.
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From: Abilene TX
Originally Posted by MHVette
I just broke 74,k on my 2000 coup ... Easy Entry still going strong with no problems. From what I have heard, if you don't have the seat scooted back when you exit then you run the risk of messing up the side bulster from the constant rubbing up against it ... There is no sign of wear on mine at all! The car has the option, just enjoy it and worry about the problems if & when they happen!
... Easy Entry still going strong with no problems. From what I have heard, if you don't have the seat scooted back when you exit then you run the risk of messing up the side bulster from the constant rubbing up against it ... There is no sign of wear on mine at all! The car has the option, just enjoy it and worry about the problems if & when they happen! That's good to hear I do like the feature, guess I won't sweat it then. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by 2000BSME
the seats are cheap crap for the most part anyway. Too bad they aren't cheap to replace as well. Mine are worn out with less than 50k miles and I don't even use easy entry. Don't get me started.
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Zumin,
I don't think you have to worry about the motors. However, there have been some concerns expressed, than the "easy entry" feature does accelerate the onset of the dreaded "rocking seat syndrome".
Barry
I don't think you have to worry about the motors. However, there have been some concerns expressed, than the "easy entry" feature does accelerate the onset of the dreaded "rocking seat syndrome".
Barry
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I’m kinda of a big guy, with a bad knee. I find it much easier to have the seat back and down all the way to get in and out. Then I move it up and forward (no memory) to drive. I have been doing that since April 98 with no problem. Motor is working fine + I have not had any of the seat rocking problems.
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Originally Posted by Old Timer
Zumin,
I don't think you have to worry about the motors. However, there have been some concerns expressed, than the "easy entry" feature does accelerate the onset of the dreaded "rocking seat syndrome".
Barry
I don't think you have to worry about the motors. However, there have been some concerns expressed, than the "easy entry" feature does accelerate the onset of the dreaded "rocking seat syndrome".
Barry