406 seat stuck

[jibz]

Hello All,
I just got a 406 1996 model executive. the car rides well but i dont know what happened the driver seat and wing mirrors are stuck in one position, Heard it has a memory ? tried removing the fuses but wont work, Is there a way I can overide or even disable the seat and mirror memory ??? I dont really wanna save my seating position - thanks

[Welly]

I don't understand - do you mean the seat won't move or you can't stop it from retrieving a previously stored position? there's 2 memories.

[mjb]

Your problem is likely with the memory ECU which is located under the drivers seat. It may just be that a connector has fallen out of it... Also check your fuses

[jibz]

Thanks guys, The seat is actually stuck in one position close to the steering wheel wont even move, can only squeeze myself in. checked the fuses and also the connector under the seat but all seems fine. Can the ECU be the cause ?? is there a way i can disable it ?? am not interested in saving my seating position so far the car works well and the seat can move.

[mjb]

It might just be a case of disconnecting the seat ecu perhaps?

[jibz]

Ok, will try disconnecting the ECU, Hope it works

[jibz]

Thanks Guy, worked on the fuse, cable but eventually It was the ECU. Got a new one and all was perfect!

[steve_earwig]

Glad you fixed it

Btw how much did the ecu set you back?

[teamster1975]

eventually It was the ECU. Got a new one and all was perfect!

Worth remembering that, if it can happen to one others may follow!