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Old Jan 4, 2026 | 08:10 PM
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On my previous C5's the seat controls worked perfectly. In the case of my latest one, as Mickey in the Rocky movies said: "they gotta hundred pounds of brain damage"
I know very well how to set seat positions, etc. However, nothing seems to follow logic, retain the setting made, or to remain in the position specified. In addition, when I try to move the seat using the seat buttons, they stop periodically no matter how long you hold them. I have to release and start again and the movement is frequently no more than 1/8"....The steering wheel moves into position most of the time, but the "easy entrance/exit feature works sometimes and never predictably. I'm taking the driver's seat out to work on something else but I was wondering if I should check the condition of the switch internals and perhaps my ground points. If ANYONE has any suggestions I would appreciate it greatly.
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Old Jan 6, 2026 | 02:58 PM
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Bump.
On a similar note does anyone know if one can bench test a driver’s seat out of the car? I have a power supply and other 12 volt sources.
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Not sure if you changed the seats or not, but there are different wiring harnesses. The incorrect one will cause many of the issues mentioned...
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Old Jan 6, 2026 | 05:54 PM
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Wow. thanks, AFAIK they are original to the car.
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