There are fewer and fewer individual control units as they are integrated into other control units that encompass more systems.
DEFINITION
Component in charge of managing and controlling the adjustment of the vehicle’s interior seats.
LOCATION
The location of the seat adjustment control unit may vary depending on the vehicle make and model. Generally, the control unit is located on the bottom or side of the front seats or near the center console.
COMMON FAULT SYMPTOMS
- Blown fuses
- Electrical problems
- Defective motors or actuators
- Worn buttons or switches
- Electronic control unit problems
- Out of calibration position sensors
- Physical damage
FAULT EFFECTS
- Seats do not move
- Intermittent movement
- Abnormal noises
- Loss of memorized settings
- Warning on dashboard