samuel_schmid1

Spider electric seat fault

Hey, I'm having trouble with my 1998 Renault Spider's passenger electric seat. It's a gasoline engine. The seat won't adjust, and the error memory is showing a fault. Mileage is at 62225 km. Could a heavily discharged or defective battery cause this? I'm kinda lost!

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I had a similar issue with my Spider. Check the seat harness and wiring under the seat first. A loose connection there can trigger the error. Also, did you recently have the battery disconnected or worked on?

Thanks! I'll check the wiring. What exactly should I be looking for in the seat harness itself? And no, I haven't touched the battery recently, but it's been sitting a little while.

When inspecting the seat wiring, look for any obvious damage, crimped wires, or loose connectors. If you haven't touched the battery and the car has been sitting, a low voltage situation could still be the culprit, triggering a fault in the electric seat control module. Given the cost of diagnostic tools, it might be more efficient to take it to a workshop. The repair could amount to 290€.

Okay, thanks a lot for the advice! I'll check the wiring as best as I can, but it sounds like a trip to the shop is in order. I appreciate the help!

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