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Old 01-11-2012, 10:48 AM
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Hi hope one of you chaps can help me?
My drivers seat has stopped working auto on entry and exit! I can still move it manually up and down back and forth but it is a nuisance. I have bad legs and am finding it a problem. The steering wheel is still working on it's memory and is set to auto.
I have tried to reset the memory no luck at all. I am still using the same key.
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Welcome to the forum Brian,

What year is the car? I assume it's an S Type?
 
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I shougd have said! Jaguar S Type 2003 6speed auto 2.5 petrol.
I beleave it is a common problem, been fine untill now.
 
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It is an S Type 2.5 petrol 6 speed auto se 2003. Has been fine until now, I believe it is a common problem?
 
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Common? I'm not convinced but if it is then Search will get you other threads.
 
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My 05 has what I call a gremlin. Sometimes it won't work, but if I turn the car off for a 10 count and start it pack up it works fine. I've only had it happen like twice though.
 
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i believe the amount the seat moves back when you remove the ignition key is only 50mm if you cant get it working can you set memory 1 for normal driving and memory 2 for entry / exit ?
 
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Hi yes I have tried that, it will not move on any memory 1 or 2 I have also checked for any loose connections under the seat it really has me beat. I have had a major operation and I am finding it awkward just when I need it most, I will try and solve it for a week or two then I will just have to let my dealer have a go.
 
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you could try doing a reset by disconnecting the battery for about 30mins but i'd chheck with others on here 1st before doing that.
 
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Before I try and disconnect the battery and then reconnect. Is it possible that the battery could be run down due to little use of the car while I was in hospital? Although it does start OK.
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I doubt this is going to be a battery problem, more likely a module if all the connections and cables are good.
So a reset may help, you'll need to reset the clock, one touch windows etc afterwards and you'll need the radio code as you're in the UK.
 
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Many thanks for all your suggestions and help. I will have a few more tries at it before taking to a dealers but I suspect that will be the outcome.
Very grateful for info sent and still open to suggestions.
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Brian,
You will see from my post today I've been investigating this part of the S-type electrics in some depth. There's a Technical Bulletin which you will find helpful to diagnose your fault - S501-14. I found a link to it on the forum.
Peter, S. Wales
 
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Hi Peter I have looked but I cannot find at all, do you have a link?
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Here it is, this applies to 1999 on, maybe someone can confirm if it is good for the facelift models post 2003 also?
 
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Now this looks OK will have a go this weekend.
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