Seat Memory
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 250
Likes: 1
From: MA
Seat Memory
I have a 2001 coupe MN6 with the seat memory option. I can program the seat location. However when I set it up for easy access the seat moves back when I shut down the motor but when I get back in the car the seat doesn't go back to the #1 programmed position. Sometimes it doesn't move at all and sometimes it starts moving but doesn't make it back to the #1 stored position. If I press the #1 button it does go there.
Is it some sort of sensor?
Is it some sort of sensor?
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 32,910
Likes: 2,402
From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Try this:
Run your seat thru all if it ranges of travel a couple of times. Also do this to your mirrors. I had a simular issue on my Zo6 and this eliminated the issue. Cant say it s forsure fix but it sure wont hurt to try
Run your seat thru all if it ranges of travel a couple of times. Also do this to your mirrors. I had a simular issue on my Zo6 and this eliminated the issue. Cant say it s forsure fix but it sure wont hurt to try
Pro
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 681
Likes: 11
From: Carson City MI
Your car does not know if you are #1 or #2 unless you use the remote to unlock or press the appropriate memory button when you get in. It does not automatically go to a preset when you put the key in without the appropriate instruction.
Team Owner
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 22,830
Likes: 13
From: Columbus Ohio
CI 3-4, 8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06-'08-'10
On my 03 for the memory recall to function you must lock the car with the remote.
When you unlock with the remote and re-enter it will then recall the memory settings when you insert the ignition key.
When you unlock with the remote and re-enter it will then recall the memory settings when you insert the ignition key.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 681
Likes: 11
From: Carson City MI
Without using the remote or pressing the appropriate memory button the system doesn't know who you are. I also agree with Bill C.'s suggestion of running the seats and mirrors through their range of motions. I had read this in another post some time ago. I have a situation going on now where even when the system knows which driver is in the car, the seat and steering column acts strangely. When I put the key in the ignition they both come part way back to my preferred position. However I have to actually start the car for them to come fully back to the correct position. 
Seems to me it ought make the adjustment only once to my preferred position. It did some time back but is acting crazy of late. I have a Mn6 so I need to depress the clutch to be able to start the car. Currently the seat does NOT come forward far enough for me to fully depress the clutch to be able to start it without me sliding forward. I'm going to try Bill's suggestion to see if it helps.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 188
Likes: 5
From: Dayton O H I O
re
Hello everyone,
Just purchased a c5 zo6 and have no idea how to set the memory of the seats and mirrors, everytime I get back in I need to reset everything Grrrrrrr.
How do I reset the memory ?
Thanks Chris
Just purchased a c5 zo6 and have no idea how to set the memory of the seats and mirrors, everytime I get back in I need to reset everything Grrrrrrr.
How do I reset the memory ?
Thanks Chris
Racer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 457
Likes: 0
From: LaGrange Ga
When all else fails read the manual that (should have) come with your car.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 188
Likes: 5
From: Dayton O H I O
Thanks going out to try it now.
Wish I had a manual car didn't come with one.
Chris
Racer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 457
Likes: 0
From: LaGrange Ga
Should be a link to the C5 oweners manual for free!
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,434
Likes: 2
From: Harrisburg Pa.
all that, plus, don't forget to check the back of your key fob to see that you program the correct memory button. if the fob is #1 use #1 memory button, etc. if you mix it up it will drive you crazy and you'll think the car is possesed. don't ask me how i know.:o
