Sear Memory Glitch?

[Reverend]

When I remove my key from the ignition, the steering wheel adjusts itself to the "away" position. The seat does not.

If I reinsert my key (not turning) and remove it, quickly, the steering wheel AND the seat will adjust to the "away" position.

Is there a glitch in the controls? Is this a common issue? Is there a fix, because the seat and steering wheel should both move upon single removal of the key.

-Rev

EDIT: Supposed to by "Seat Memory Glitch?"

 

[Reverend]

I know I misspelled the post title buy geez...

Bump.

 

[eastcoastLS]

yearof your car? does your cd player stay on after u remove the keyuntil you open a door?

 

[Reverend]

yearof your car? does your cd player stay on after u remove the keyuntil you open a door?

2002 Lincoln LS

Well, I have an aftermarket radio. I'll double-check when I go to lunch, but I believe my aftermarket head unit goes off, but I know for sure that the stock one stayed on (did this last Thursday).

 

[eastcoastLS]

just checking cause my seat sometimes does something similar to yours but not often. also my radio turns off as soon as i turn the key to the Off position. nor does my radio light up.

 

[Reverend]

Yeah, it is weird. I can't imagine what the "controller" is. Not being part of the engine, it isn't like it is a valve going bad or anything like that. I hate electrical issues.

If anyone has any ideas, let me know. Thanks.

 

[daves2000ls]

Look under the seat and see if all of the elecrtical connections are secure.

 

[Reverend]

Look under the seat and see if all of the elecrtical connections are secure.

I'll take a glance this evening. However, since it is a repeatable issue 100% of the time, I doubt it is a faulty connection. Then again, I have no clue how they wired the damn thing.

 

[scjmc]

The seat should always move back when the key is removed. Check your setup and make sure the easy entry feature is turned on. If it is I dont know what to tell you.

 

[joegr]

It's noise from the seat position sensor. Move the seat all of the way forward and back several times. That may make it work for a little while.

 

[Reverend]

Well get this... While doing some work the other day, we disconnected the battery. That night, the seat always moved during initial removal of the key. I was stunned.

... But now, I'm back to having to re-insert the key because only the steering wheel moves upon initial key removal...

I must say with all my heart......................... W T F