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joe2207
 
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My 2006 exclusive passenger seat has suddenly stopped working via the switch pack on the door card. I've checked the fuse 30amp, checked for anything jamming runners but all OK. Tried a lhd drivers switch thinking it will be a rhd passenger switch but it won't work anything. Any other ideas please? Thanks |
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BruceB
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Location: Hampshire |
joe2207 wrote ... My 2006 exclusive passenger seat has suddenly stopped working via the switch pack on the door card. I've checked the fuse 30amp, checked for anything jamming runners but all OK. Tried a lhd drivers switch thinking it will be a rhd passenger switch but it won't work anything. Any other ideas please? Thanks I had a dead passenger seat when I bought my car. The fault was traced by my specialist to a 'secondary' fuse. If your problem turns out to be the switch itself, I have a spare that I bought but (as it turned out) never needed. |
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speedfix
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 Member No: #1043
Location: south west |
Have know a wire in the harness from drivers door to front pillar to break on some cars from much use, may be worth checking for feeds etc if fuses are ok.. | ||
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joe2207
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Member No: #1709
Location: preston |
Update:received switch very kindly sent by Bruce (thank you) but still no movement. checked wiring from switch to A pillar and all seems ok. rechecked fuses all ok. is there a secondary fuse located somewhere else or any other ideas before i book in with electrical specialist next week? Incidentally, the rear chaufeur switch doesnt move the passenger seat either but dont know if this makes a difference? any help would be appreciated. Thanks |
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speedfix
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Member No: #1043
Location: south west |
30 amp fuse for system! IMO then if all else is ok I would look for a relay, can't put my hands on a theoretical wiring diagram though. Ps earthing fault for the system if it is intermittent. |
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BruceB
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Member No: #234
Location: Hampshire |
joe2207 wrote ... Ah, you didn't tell us that before! Mind you, neither did I say that when my front switch wasn't working the chauffeur switch was still operational.Incidentally, the rear chauffeur switch doesn't move the passenger seat either, but don't know if this makes a difference? I can't remember whether you said that you have had a good old, dirty old grope ... under the seat, to make sure that nothing is trapped in the seat-guides. It really does not take much to block up the system. DAMHIKT, IJD, OK! Since there is no urgency whatsoever, as opposed to when I mailed it to you, just send the thing back in due course, cheap and slow. Sory that it didn't work out. Meanwhile, good luck. |
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BruceB
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Member No: #234
Location: Hampshire |
joe2207 wrote ... any help would be appreciated. Here's a thought. Are the switch buttons still illuminated, even though there's no motion? If so, it could be a clue that there's something in the way, rather than an electrical fault. |
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C6Dave
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Location: Northumberland |
speedfix wrote ... ........... can't put my hands on a theoretical wiring diagram though. Ps earthing fault for the system if it is intermittent. Did you look through the wiring diagram zip file? - Click Here - |
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speedfix
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Member No: #1043
Location: south west |
Thanks Dave, No relays : may be a going over with Lexia diagbox. However worth starting the car and have it running to make sure the battery is up to spec, try the seat control with the door open, daft I know but will clear up some possible issues. |
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joe2207
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Member No: #1709
Location: preston |
Thanks to everyone for help. Bruce, the switch will be posted on Tuesday when I get back. Thanks!! The door switch doesn't illuminate with door open or shut. Auto electrician booked next week so I will update. Had a look at wiring diagram but a bit above my skill set(unsurprisingly) but thanks date. Great site chaps. |
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e3steve
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Location: Warsash, Hants & Palma de Mallorca, Spain |
joe2207 wrote ... My first shot would be to inspect the connectors at:Thanks to everyone for help. Bruce, the switch will be posted on Tuesday when I get back. Thanks!! The door switch doesn't illuminate with door open or shut. Auto electrician booked next week so I will update. Had a look at wiring diagram but a bit above my skill set(unsurprisingly) but thanks date. Great site chaps. a) the switch group itself: could it be inversely connected to the pins? (The connector body, which is 'keyed' to prevent inadvertent connection may be missing -- mine is, where the door mirror system switch connects and can be wrongly connected), and b) the CPC (Circular Plastic Connector) at the A-pillar hinge post -- inspect closely for corrosion (although this is unlikely as they're very well sealed when the locking ring is properly fastened!) Good luck... I doubt that a wiring diagram will help as the circuits are controlled via CANbus (Controller Area Network) with localised 'load-centres' for the car's consumers. These load centres show up on the wiring diagrams as just blocks comprising discrete devices (chips). |
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joe2207
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Member No: #1709
Location: preston |
Update; Had my car at the auto electrical specialist from 9.00am until 4.30pm on wednesday last week only to get a call at 4.30pm to say they havent been able to touch it. I went down and they passed the jey and offered no explanation or offer of another date!! obviously dont fancy this job?!!!! Bruce, im posting the seat switch back-thank you again!! Anyone have any ideas on a good reliable auto electrician in North West? |
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BruceB
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Member No: #234
Location: Hampshire |
joe2207 wrote ... Update; I went down and they passed the jey and offered no explanation or offer of another date!! obviously dont fancy this job?!!!! Bruce, im posting the seat switch back-thank you again!! I will be taking mine to the specialist for its MoT on Wednesday. I will ask whether they can offer any clues to your problem. |
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Mallepiet1
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Member No: #5342
Location: Hoorn |
Good afternoon, I’ve the same problem on the right site (passengers site) Is there any clue for this problem? 2010 C6. |
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