patrickschmitz84
Electric seat malfunction on Mercedes CLA
4 comment(s)
patrickschmitz84 (Author)
Okay, the battery is interesting! I'll get it checked. If the battery is okay, what's next? Could it still be the seat switch or harness? How can I test those without replacing parts? I don't want to disassemble the whole seat. What do you think?
antonhuber59
If the battery voltage is within range, a more in-depth diagnostic procedure is needed. The seat switch, harness and electric seat mechanisms are potential causes, but pinpointing it without tools is difficult. Consulting a qualified technician is advisable. A professional diagnostic scan will reveal the fault code, narrowing down the causes and guiding the repair. The repair cost could be around 290€.
patrickschmitz84 (Author)
Sounds like this is beyond my DIY skills. I got the battery checked and it looks like that's the culprit! Thanks for your help!
Join the discussion now:
antonhuber59
Given a discharged battery, the electric seat issue could be a power supply problem. Modern vehicles are sensitive to voltage fluctuations. A defective battery can cause error codes and malfunctions, including the seat control module. The seat wiring could be the issue, but I would check the battery condition and charge first. If the battery's voltage drops too low, modules may behave erratically.