S80 Seat

Discussion in 'Volvo S80' started by Pat Durkin, Jun 19, 2004.

  1. Pat Durkin

    Pat Durkin Guest

    My 2001 S80 somehow decided that it disliked it when I would adjust my
    driving position while the vehicle was in motion. So it stopped
    cooperating.

    But when a would restart the car later - before I'd closed my door and put
    it in gear - it would allow me to move the seat to any position. Then on
    the same trip a mile down the road if I attempted to move it again it
    refused.

    Is this due to some kind of optional "lockout" key that operates like a
    child proof window lock key for example? Something that I may have
    inadvertently actuated one day when I didn't realize what I was doing?

    Or does it sound like a malfunction?

    Pat
     
    Pat Durkin, Jun 19, 2004
    #1
  2. Pat Durkin

    bajaman Guest

    Good question. I think the car is deciding you are putting it in danger and
    refusing to obey....lol! Much like I KNOW I have adjusted the steering
    wheel tilt/telescope whilst underway, but lately my T6 refuses to let me do
    this unless it is in 'Park'.
    Someday VADIS will send an electrical shock to the testicals when it
    determines we are putting the car in a "compromised position"....mark my
    words!
     
    bajaman, Jun 20, 2004
    #2
  3. Pat Durkin

    Mike F Guest

    This sounds like a problem with one of the body computers. Finding the
    fuse for that particular computer, pulling it out and reinserting it to
    reset the computer may fix the problem. Or you could disconnect the
    battery for a couple of minutes (have your radio code handy!). There's
    probably a software update that'll cure the problem as well, but if your
    car is not under warranty, it'll cost you.

    --
    Mike F.
    Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

    NOTE: new address!!
    Replace tt with t (twice!) and remove parentheses to email me directly.
    (But I check the newsgroup more often than this email address.)
     
    Mike F, Jun 21, 2004
    #3
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.