Memory seat gone crazy
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jupiter FL
Memory seat gone crazy
First issue in 10K miles, my drives seat no longer will go to position upon hitting the start (aux only not starting the car). I have it set to do so and was doing fine, then started skipping it once in a while, now it hardly ever does it but will once in a while. Even hitting the memory button while in the auxiliary position does nothing. Once the car starts the seat will then go to position on it's own or the memory button works. Being a M7 this is all rather awkward 
. Just wondering if anyone has seen this issue and if so what was the fix. Really hate bringing into the dealer for something like this but it's really annoying. Anyway still happy as can be with the car and I'm sure this will be fixed, just a minor annoyance.
. Just wondering if anyone has seen this issue and if so what was the fix. Really hate bringing into the dealer for something like this but it's really annoying. Anyway still happy as can be with the car and I'm sure this will be fixed, just a minor annoyance.
Safety Car
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From: Wantagh,L.I. New York
First issue in 10K miles, my drives seat no longer will go to position upon hitting the start (aux only not starting the car). I have it set to do so and was doing fine, then started skipping it once in a while, now it hardly ever does it but will once in a while. Even hitting the memory button while in the auxiliary position does nothing. Once the car starts the seat will then go to position on it's own or the memory button works. Being a M7 this is all rather awkward . Just wondering if anyone has seen this issue and if so what was the fix. Really hate bringing into the dealer for something like this but it's really annoying. Anyway still happy as can be with the car and I'm sure this will be fixed, just a minor annoyance.
. Just wondering if anyone has seen this issue and if so what was the fix. Really hate bringing into the dealer for something like this but it's really annoying. Anyway still happy as can be with the car and I'm sure this will be fixed, just a minor annoyance.
Drifting
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I had the same problem. I called the dealer and they told me to call Chevy. I called Chevy and they told me to call GM corporate in Michigan. I called GM corporate and they told me that prior to starting, I needed to say the password. I asked them what the password was and they said that it is in the owners manual. I told them that I read the manual twice and it is not in there. So they begrudgingly told me that the password is 'swordfish". I tried it and it works!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jupiter FL
I had the same problem. I called the dealer and they told me to call Chevy. I called Chevy and they told me to call GM corporate in Michigan. I called GM corporate and they told me that prior to starting, I needed to say the password. I asked them what the password was and they said that it is in the owners manual. I told them that I read the manual twice and it is not in there. So they begrudgingly told me that the password is 'swordfish". I tried it and it works!
I'm sure my password is tuna, but thanks for the insight.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Are you on the tall side; have you put something behind the seat (up against the bulkhead? There is a limit switch under the rear carpet; if something is up against carpet, it will trigger the switch and cause all kinds of headaches.
As stated, M7's also need the E-Brake set to program
Good luck.
As stated, M7's also need the E-Brake set to program
Good luck.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jupiter FL
Are you on the tall side; have you put something behind the seat (up against the bulkhead? There is a limit switch under the rear carpet; if something is up against carpet, it will trigger the switch and cause all kinds of headaches.
As stated, M7's also need the E-Brake set to program
Good luck.
As stated, M7's also need the E-Brake set to program
Good luck.
I always use the e-brake. This is one of those things that was sporadic but now is the norm which at least will make it easier for them to fix I'm hoping.Edit, update. Thanks to hisvett I pulled forward the seat to find one of my hats smashed down in the sensor area, so far this seems to have solved the weirdness, will see if the seat continues to behave. Thanks hisvette.
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Not overly tall. The memory is set, just will usually not work unless the engine is actually started and as my exit position has me to far back to reach the clutch it's sort of a conundrum I always use the e-brake. This is one of those things that was sporadic but now is the norm which at least will make it easier for them to fix I'm hoping.
Edit, update. Thanks to hisvett I pulled forward the seat to find one of my hats smashed down in the sensor area, so far this seems to have solved the weirdness, will see if the seat continues to behave. Thanks hisvette.
I always use the e-brake. This is one of those things that was sporadic but now is the norm which at least will make it easier for them to fix I'm hoping.Edit, update. Thanks to hisvett I pulled forward the seat to find one of my hats smashed down in the sensor area, so far this seems to have solved the weirdness, will see if the seat continues to behave. Thanks hisvette.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jupiter FL
Don't feel bad, I installed a set of saddle bags from my C6 that laid right on top of the switch(s). My fix was to pull up the carpet up far enough to see the switch and disconnect the single switch wire.....takes about two minutes and there are no side effects. And YES, your passenger seat also has a limit switch.
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Also, try disconnecting the limit switch wire just to rule out any issues with it. It's real EZ to disconnect or re-connect if needed.
Good luck
Pro
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This thread has been helpful. My memory seat seems to have a mind of its own. Usually (about 95% of the time) I have to hold the 1 or 2 button in to get my seat to move forward.
I will try some of the suggestions to see if I can get a handle on the goofy seat.
I will try some of the suggestions to see if I can get a handle on the goofy seat.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
If your seat is touching the carpet you may also need to lift the carpet off the limit switch because it may have been compressed for a while.
If you look closely, just to the right of the pressure sensitive switch is a foam strip that is suppose to keep the carpet off the pressure switch. As you can see, it doesn't take much compression to activate the limit switch.
But really, the easiest thing to do is just disconnect it the limit switch wire. It's very easy to do and can be plugged back in at any time. Also, there is an added benefit; you will gain another inch of seat travel and/or head room because the seat can now travel a little farther to the rear and go a little lower pending on your seatback angle.
I'm just over 6 ft. and it solved my EZ Exit memory issues. The seat would not hold my EZ Exit memory because the back was running into the limit switch before the seat could complete its travel, all the way back and all the way up.
Hope this helps some of you
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jupiter FL
You do know about setting your seat activation preference on the infocenter?....you can set the seat to move when you hit the start/Stop button OR upon opening/closing the door. Might be worth a look before heading off to the dealer (section 5/48 in the '15 owners manual).
Also, try disconnecting the limit switch wire just to rule out any issues with it. It's real EZ to disconnect or re-connect if needed.
Good luck
Also, try disconnecting the limit switch wire just to rule out any issues with it. It's real EZ to disconnect or re-connect if needed.
Good luck
Burning Brakes
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From: Enterprise Al
memory seat
I have had the same problem with my 2015 stingray and it seems to have a mind of its own. It will work fine for 2 or 3 days and then it decides to stop the memory, driver position and exit mode. Then I have to reset both again. The dealer doesn't know what to do because he says they would have to have it there when it happens! NOT GONNA HAPPEN!!!! Guess I'll try some of the fixes mentioned on this thread. If anyone has any other ideas, please post them. This problem is driving me Thanks folks and thanks for the forum!
Pro
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Think I figured out my 2016 crazy seats.
I had placed something under my seat, removed it and the seats seem to work ok.
What I did find out is the parking brake must be engaged first. When I get in the car, I set the parking brake, put my foot on the brake, touch the start button and "BAM" the seat moves forward, steering wheel moves back to the driving position, (you can do the same thing to start the car too but I like to be closer to the clutch before I start the car) ... and I'm a happy camper.
Many thanks to all who posted suggestions and ideas. Been a great help!
I had placed something under my seat, removed it and the seats seem to work ok.
What I did find out is the parking brake must be engaged first. When I get in the car, I set the parking brake, put my foot on the brake, touch the start button and "BAM" the seat moves forward, steering wheel moves back to the driving position, (you can do the same thing to start the car too but I like to be closer to the clutch before I start the car) ... and I'm a happy camper.
Many thanks to all who posted suggestions and ideas. Been a great help!
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St. Jude Donor '15
I had a similar occurrence with my seat memory early on, did not matter what I tried just would not work right. I went into the menu and reset it back to factory settings. Was a pain as everything had to be reset but the memory seat function has worked flawlessly for the past 8 months.
Might be worth a try.
Might be worth a try.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jupiter FL
I had a similar occurrence with my seat memory early on, did not matter what I tried just would not work right. I went into the menu and reset it back to factory settings. Was a pain as everything had to be reset but the memory seat function has worked flawlessly for the past 8 months.
Might be worth a try.
Might be worth a try.
To make things even stranger, I originally had it set that when I touched the start button without starting, the seat would move forward. That worked for months flawlessly. When the problem cropped up I changed it to move the seat to the position when opening the door. That solved the problem for a couple of weeks, now it's intermittent. If the seat does not go into position on it's own, upon entry the memory button will not work unless either one of the following happens, I start the engine or I move the seat slightly with the button on the side of the seat, then the memory button works perfect. How weird.
This in not something I have been willing to go to the dealer for, waiting for some bigger reason then they can fix this too.
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Team Owner
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I don't know if this applies to the C7, but 2 things we did with the C6 to correct a seat memory problem first involved re-setting the seat indexing, by manually moving the seat to the ends of all the adjustments. If not fixed, we then disconnected the battery for 10 minutes.
Melting Slicks
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I think what I have to say pertains to this situation, especially if you plan on keeping your car for a while.
I bought a deceased neighbor's Lincoln Town Car to help out his widow. Just as I was about to pick up the car it was discovered that the driver's seat wasn't working. In the course of trying to trouble shoot the problem, I discovered that the conventional wisdom among the Lincoln owners was that the memory function was causing premature failure of driver's seats because every time the driver gets in or out, the seat is moving in both directions.
I am discovering that maybe one of the most complicated parts on a car is an automatic electrically controlled seat. If you end up with a car out of warranty and a broken seat, good luck. In my case, the local Ford dealer has looked at it and declined to even try to fix it!
What I am trying to say is, maybe you don't really want the memory function working, at least not if you're the type who keeps their cars for a long time.
I bought a deceased neighbor's Lincoln Town Car to help out his widow. Just as I was about to pick up the car it was discovered that the driver's seat wasn't working. In the course of trying to trouble shoot the problem, I discovered that the conventional wisdom among the Lincoln owners was that the memory function was causing premature failure of driver's seats because every time the driver gets in or out, the seat is moving in both directions.
I am discovering that maybe one of the most complicated parts on a car is an automatic electrically controlled seat. If you end up with a car out of warranty and a broken seat, good luck. In my case, the local Ford dealer has looked at it and declined to even try to fix it!
What I am trying to say is, maybe you don't really want the memory function working, at least not if you're the type who keeps their cars for a long time.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jupiter FL
I don't know if this applies to the C7, but 2 things we did with the C6 to correct a seat memory problem first involved re-setting the seat indexing, by manually moving the seat to the ends of all the adjustments. If not fixed, we then disconnected the battery for 10 minutes.