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Checking Memory Function In Driver's Seat






Checking memory function in driver's seat

Fault-tracing information
This troubleshooting only applies to vehicles that have problems with the memory function in the driver's seat. The symptom shall be that the driver's seat does not set-up correctly according to the key that opened the vehicle. On the other hand, the memory function shall work when you set-up the driver's seat manually using the buttons.

Note! Before starting this symptom troubleshooting, check that no relevant diagnostic trouble codes are stored for the vehicle's driver's seat and its memory function.

Note! Problem with the memory function in the driver's seat can only occur first 2-3 minutes after the vehicle has been locked.

Click on the VCT2000-symbol to check that the vehicle is equipped with keyless entry system (KVM).





Is the vehicle equipped with Keyless vehicle module (KVM)?

Yes - Updating software

No - Updating software

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Updating software
For vehicles without keyless entry (KVM):
Download new software to the Driver door module (DDM).
Download new software to Passenger door module (PDM).
After new software has been loaded, check that the memory function in the driver's seat works by doing the following:
1. Make sure that two different seat positions are saved on key 1 and 2.
2. Make sure that the seat is in another position than the saved position for key 2.
3. Lock the vehicle using key 1.
4. Wait 2-3 minutes.
5. Unlock the vehicle using key 2.
6. Open the driver's door.
The driver's seat shall now reset to saved position for key 2.

Note! It is important that you wait at least 2-3 minutes before the vehicle is opened with key 2.

Remedy as necessary.

Continue - DONE

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Updating software
For vehicles with keyless entry (KVM):
Download new software to the central electronic module (CEM).
After new software has been loaded, check that the memory function in the driver's seat works by doing the following:
1. Make sure that two different seat positions are saved on key 1 and 2.
2. Make sure that the seat is in another position than the saved position for key 2.
3. Lock the vehicle using key 1.
4. Wait 2-3 minutes.
5. Unlock the vehicle with key 2, by pulling on the handle.
6. Open the driver's door.
The driver's seat shall now reset to saved position for key 2.

Note! It is important that you wait at least 2-3 minutes before the vehicle is opened with key 2. Also, key 1 must be at least 1.5 meters from the vehicle.

Remedy as necessary.

Continue - DONE

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