Memory seat function issue
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cherry Hill PRNJ
Memory seat function issue
I have a 2014 that has been problem free up until now
I have the settings set to adjust seats to memory position upon ignition. Yesterday when I started the car the memory function did not work.
Pushing the "1" button on the door caused the steering wheel to move downward slightly, pressing again caused another slight downward movement until after about 6 presses of the button all the adjustments returned to where they had previously been set to go on starting car. After manually adjusting seat, steering wheel and mirrors I have again saved the position. I get a beep as if it had been saved, but after shutting down the engine the same thing happens on restart. I also tried using the "2" button to save settings, but same problem.
The exit memory function works fine as it always did...seat all the way back, steering wheel all the way up.
Has anyone else had this happen and if so what was the cause? Major issue, minor issue?
I have the settings set to adjust seats to memory position upon ignition. Yesterday when I started the car the memory function did not work.
Pushing the "1" button on the door caused the steering wheel to move downward slightly, pressing again caused another slight downward movement until after about 6 presses of the button all the adjustments returned to where they had previously been set to go on starting car. After manually adjusting seat, steering wheel and mirrors I have again saved the position. I get a beep as if it had been saved, but after shutting down the engine the same thing happens on restart. I also tried using the "2" button to save settings, but same problem.
The exit memory function works fine as it always did...seat all the way back, steering wheel all the way up.
Has anyone else had this happen and if so what was the cause? Major issue, minor issue?
Melting Slicks
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From: Sunnyvale CA
Yes, to use the 1 or 2 memory buttons you have to press an hold until the movement stops.
My 2017 settings move when the ignition is changed from OFF to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
To save the settings press the SET button until one beep and then press the 1, 2, or EXIT buttons at the same time until two beeps.
My 2017 settings move when the ignition is changed from OFF to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
To save the settings press the SET button until one beep and then press the 1, 2, or EXIT buttons at the same time until two beeps.
Last edited by Grand Slam; Apr 14, 2018 at 05:36 PM.
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Funny enough, I'm having an issue with my memory seat as well, but slightly different. it's like the car isn't remembering my memory positions at all. It doesn't move to position 1, 2, or the exit position. It doesn't dpo anything at all when I hold the buttons either.
I set the positions by pressing set once, then holding 1/2/exit until I get the 2 beeps. If I'm reading the manual right, that's supposed to set them. Anyone have any ideas?
I set the positions by pressing set once, then holding 1/2/exit until I get the 2 beeps. If I'm reading the manual right, that's supposed to set them. Anyone have any ideas?
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YES....Ours did the exact same thing today. Occasionally, it will do this, other times, it works just fine. No telling when it will work correctly or not. Sometimes it works fine for a month straight, then act up several times.
Can't seem to make sense of it.
Can't seem to make sense of it.
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Try holding the set and the 1/2/exit at the same time. There are some years where sequential works and others where concurrent works.
This bulletin explains all:
https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...tics-1299.html
This bulletin explains all:
https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...tics-1299.html
Last edited by RonC7; Apr 14, 2018 at 11:05 PM.
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I'm having the same issue on my '18. 3 out of 4 times it works, and when it doesn't, it starts to move to the memory position, but doesn't finish. I have to press the button to make it finish.
Le Mans Master
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Funny enough, I'm having an issue with my memory seat as well, but slightly different. it's like the car isn't remembering my memory positions at all. It doesn't move to position 1, 2, or the exit position. It doesn't dpo anything at all when I hold the buttons either.
I set the positions by pressing set once, then holding 1/2/exit until I get the 2 beeps. If I'm reading the manual right, that's supposed to set them. Anyone have any ideas?
I set the positions by pressing set once, then holding 1/2/exit until I get the 2 beeps. If I'm reading the manual right, that's supposed to set them. Anyone have any ideas?
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Yes, I'm aware that it can't be all the way back on the stop when set, and my exit position is not even close. I've been very careful about that, but it still only works the way it's supposed to work 75% of the time.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cherry Hill PRNJ
It is press and hold, right?
Mine worked similar to what you describe occasionally. I reset the memory using this video and all has been fine ever since.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cPQWIHFDdE
Mine worked similar to what you describe occasionally. I reset the memory using this video and all has been fine ever since.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cPQWIHFDdE
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I'm stumped on this for my car. the memory seat buttons do nothing but beep for me. If I change the seating position, and hold the button, it doesn't switch the seat back to the memorized spot. So I'm at a loss. It's so annoying
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I too made sure when setting the exit seat setting, NOT to go all the way back. I'm well forward of that.
Equally frustrating is this is NOT the first Corvette that we've had this same exact issue with, however, I had many Buick LaCrosse's or Impala Company cars that all had memory seats and never had a problem. Nor have I had any issue with our daily driver vehicle, Honda Pilot.
Last edited by Strake; Apr 16, 2018 at 05:47 PM.
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Exactly, mine starts to move a little, then stops the 25% of times it doesn't work. I've reprogrammed it again and again, being careful each time with the back stop, but it's still the same approximate 75% of the time it works and 25% not.
My '14 worked every time.
My '14 worked every time.
Last edited by Foosh; Apr 16, 2018 at 06:03 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cherry Hill PRNJ
Based on posts from Foosh and others that have later models, there may be other issues...check for service bulletins....