1989 Mercedes Benz 380sel Repair Question
Topics covered: Fuse, Test light.
Mileage: 250,000 miles.
Mileage: 250,000 miles.
Asked on January 4, 2012
The electric seat positioning control stopped working. How do I re-set it?
250,000km
Answer
Replied on January 4, 2012
Check the relays and fuses.
Replied on January 4, 2012
Please excuse my ignorance but how do I access your response to my question?
Replied on January 5, 2012
Thanks for your suggestion.I checked the fuses - all seem ok. The forwards/backwards movement works but the up/down movemenmt doesn't work.
Replied on January 5, 2012
That means that either the switch is bad, or the motor is. Can you hear the motor trying to move?
Replied on January 6, 2012
Thanks for your continued support. I moved the seat back to listen for the motor. No audible sound. Now I can't get the seat forward again!
Replied on January 6, 2012
Ok. I don't have any diagrams for the 380. Using a meter or test light, verify that power is getting to the switch and being routed to the motor(s) properly by the switch. Then make sure the motor(s) is/are receiving power. If so, replacement is needed.