Memory seat return trick with manual cars
05-28-2019, 10:57 AM
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Memory seat return trick with manual cars
It has been discussed here the problem some of us have had getting our memory seat system to operate properly. The solution was to remember to engage the emergency brake before shutting off the car. At 5’9”, I had an additional problem having to stretch my left leg far enough to fully engage the clutch with the drivers seat all the way back to return the seat to the proper “driving position” when restarting the car. There is a better way. I now get in the car and press the starter button without engaging the clutch or pressing the brake and it activates my memory settings so I can start the car with all controls and mirrors already in my desired positions. I thought I’d send this along for some of the “new” members that have come along since it was last discussed. I have found that many dealers don’t know this stuff.
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05-29-2019, 07:06 AM
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It has been discussed here the problem some of us have had getting our memory seat system to operate properly. The solution was to remember to engage the emergency brake before shutting off the car. At 5’9”, I had an additional problem having to stretch my left leg far enough to fully engage the clutch with the drivers seat all the way back to return the seat to the proper “driving position” when restarting the car. There is a better way. I now get in the car and press the starter button without engaging the clutch or pressing the brake and it activates my memory settings so I can start the car with all controls and mirrors already in my desired positions. I thought I’d send this along for some of the “new” members that have come along since it was last discussed. I have found that many dealers don’t know this stuff.
05-29-2019, 07:20 AM
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Mine have been driving me crazy. Like you say with a manual you have to return the seat to the driving position before you can reach the clutch enough to start the car. I've gotten in the habit of manually moving the seat forward with a slight bump of the seat control first then pressing and holding the memory button. No bump no memory. 
I'll try your tip about the brake to see if that works for me. I do remember the starter button technique working for a while then all of a sudden, not. Maybe I didn't do it right.
I'll try your tip about the brake to see if that works for me. I do remember the starter button technique working for a while then all of a sudden, not. Maybe I didn't do it right.
05-29-2019, 10:47 AM
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My settings got wiped out with a 'GM cloud' download. Some may have trouble setting the parameters but be sure to 'key on' only with no engine start and then readjust mirrors, seat and steering wheel (even if set right to begin with) and then set the memory. At least that is what works in my A8.
05-29-2019, 11:45 AM
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Yes .. very good additional info... I have noticed entry and exit are considerably more difficult with the C7 than my C6 (no doubt a lit to do with bolsters on C7 comp seats), so I do like the seat all the way back for getting in and out. I have no problem in and out of the 6 without even moving the seat. The C7 is a real buggar to enter/exit without seat back for me.
05-29-2019, 02:05 PM
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Yes .. very good additional info... I have noticed entry and exit are considerably more difficult with the C7 than my C6 (no doubt a lit to do with bolsters on C7 comp seats), so I do like the seat all the way back for getting in and out. I have no problem in and out of the 6 without even moving the seat. The C7 is a real buggar to enter/exit without seat back for me.
