Steering Wheel Position Memory

[rwpeders]

The memory of the steering wheel position frequently fails and the steering wheel remains at the full down position. Is there a memory module that might be at fault? Why would it work sometimes and other times not?

 

[Patrick]

rwpeders,
A couple of questions: first, can you manually adjust the steering wheel position when it doesn't automatically change from a memory setting? If so, it tells me the auto function doesn't have a fault.

Second, are you using a different key fob to unlock the car? Remember that memory settings are determined by the key fob you're using. For instance, if you've programmed the seat and steering wheel positions with Key Fob #1 to the first memory button on the car, but only programmed the seat position with Key Fob #2 to the first memory position, the computer will recognize which memory function to adjust to based upon which key fob you're using.

At least, that's the information I remember from the owner orientation video.


-Patrick

 

[wishuwerehere82]

My brother had that problem on his 97 coupe. The dealer replaced the memory in warranty.

 

[rwpeders]

rwpeders,
A couple of questions: first, can you manually adjust the steering wheel position when it doesn't automatically change from a memory setting? If so, it tells me the auto function doesn't have a fault.

Second, are you using a different key fob to unlock the car? Remember that memory settings are determined by the key fob you're using. For instance, if you've programmed the seat and steering wheel positions with Key Fob #1 to the first memory button on the car, but only programmed the seat position with Key Fob #2 to the first memory position, the computer will recognize which memory function to adjust to based upon which key fob you're using.

At least, that's the information I remember from the owner orientation video.


-Patrick

I can adjust it manually in and out and the "easy exit" works and returns the wheel to the innermost position. I use the same FOB to unlock the car and it has been trained. Sometimes the memory works and the wheel returns, but most of the time, it does not.

 

[rwpeders]

My brother had that problem on his 97 coupe. The dealer replaced the memory in warranty.

I still have a little warranty left. I'll get it checked.

 

[RonJ]

rwpeders,

Second, are you using a different key fob to unlock the car? Remember that memory settings are determined by the key fob you're using. For instance, if you've programmed the seat and steering wheel positions with Key Fob #1 to the first memory button on the car, but only programmed the seat position with Key Fob #2 to the first memory position, the computer will recognize which memory function to adjust to based upon which key fob you're using.

At least, that's the information I remember from the owner orientation video.


-Patrick

When I got my 01, I didn't realize it was Key Fob #2 in the ignition. I was using Memory #1 for my settings in the car. Drove me nuts until I figured that one out!!!

...... Ron