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Old 05-17-2019, 01:40 PM
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Hey All,
So oddly, every-time I unlock my C5, the steering column extends all the way back. I drive with it collapsed all the way. Easy entry is off. I have set Memory position a dozen time. And use the same Key fob.

Anyone know how to stop it from moving on unlock?
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Did you look at the back of the fob to make sure you're programming the correct one?
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Well, you got me there. I am using the one that says #1 on the back. But what do you mean by the correct one?
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Fob 1 goes with programming #1 on the door for memory as fob 2 goes with memory #2 on the door.
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Makes sense. So if you re-program all fobs does the order in which you program them make them a #1 or #2? asking that because I purchased a new fob and programmed it....then I reprogrammed the one that has #1 on back - so would my 1 now be a 2?
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Fob #1 should be memory button #1 and the other fob should have a #2 on it to go with memory button #2.
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Originally Posted by RedTRex
Makes sense. So if you re-program all fobs does the order in which you program them make them a #1 or #2? asking that because I purchased a new fob and programmed it....then I reprogrammed the one that has #1 on back - so would my 1 now be a 2?
Yes, I believe this is the case. The number is for keeping track of the fobs after the fact but you have to program them in the right order to begin with.
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Yes, I believe this is the case. The number is for keeping track of the fobs after the fact but you have to program them in the right order to begin with.

Yes Sir, think I just found that out.....

If your vehicle has this feature, MEMORY can store and
recall the settings for the driver’s seat position, the
outside rearview mirror positions, telescopic steering
column (if equipped), radio presets, tone, volume,
playback mode (AM/FM, tape or CD), last displayed
station, compact disc position and tape direction and the
last climate control setting.

The MEMORY buttons are located on the driver’s door,
above the power mirror controls. The MEMORY
buttons can store and recall settings for up to three
drivers. Use button 1 to store the settings for the first
driver, button 2 for a second driver or press buttons
1 and 2 at the same time for a third driver. To store your
memory settings, do the following:

1. Adjust your settings for the driver’s seat position,
outside rearview mirror positions, and telescopic
steering wheel (if equipped).

2. Press and hold a MEMORY button. The light above
the MEMORY button will glow steady for one
second and then flash once when the settings are
complete. Then the light will go off.

3. Set the climate control temperature, fan speed and
mode settings, radio presets, tone, volume,
playback mode (AM/FM, tape or CD), tape direction
and compact disc position.

Your memory settings are now programmed. Any
changes that are made to the audio system and climate
controls while driving will be automatically stored
when the ignition key is turned off.

When first entering your vehicle, after pressing the
unlock button on your remote keyless entry transmitter
or a MEMORY button, a recall of your settings will
occur when the door is closed and the ignition key is
in the ignition switch. As the memory settings are
recalled, the light above the button will flash until the
correct settings are achieved, then glow for five seconds
when complete.

A memory recall can be stopped by pressing any
memory seat, mirror or steering column position button.
Drivers 1, 2 and 3 correspond to the order in which your
remote keyless entry transmitters were programmed.

See Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-5
for more information.

Memory recall will not work if the vehicle is moving.
Memory recall will be temporarily interrupted during
engine crank.

If easy entry is on, you must press the MEMORY button
to reset the seat.
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Looks like we may be onto something here. Thanks for the help Guys
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