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Seat Control Element, Basic Adjustment (Front Passenger Seat)




Seat Control Element, Basic Adjustment

Basic adjustment is required if seat components are replaced.

Test requirements:
- Voltage supply and fuses for appropriate system OK.
- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST).

Sequence of operations
- Move seat backrest forward as far as it will go.
- Check current numerical value in measuring value block 002 See Read Measuring Value Block.

Indicated on display (values in example):


Measuring Value Block 2 ->
Not pressed 32787 Forward 34231



Display zone 4 shows current numerical value (in example 34231).
- Note down this numerical value.

For control module 4B0 959 760 C

- Move backrest back toward seating position until numerical value is 835 less (in example: 34231 minus 835 = 33396).
- Start basic setting.

Implementing function "04 - Basic setting"

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press keys 0 and 4.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer Q
04 - Basic setting



- Confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display:


Basic Setting
Enter display group number XXX



- Press keys 0, 0 and 1.

Indicated on display:


Basic setting Q
Display group number 001



- Confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display:


System in basic setting 1
Basic value learned



- This concludes basic setting.

- Press -> key.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Then check display value 4 in measuring value block 002. Display must show mean counter value (32767).

- Check basic setting as follows:
- Move seat backrest to rear as far as it will go.
- Press memory button and one of the personalized buttons (e.g. memory position 1).
- Then press memory position button selected above (e.g.: 1) again with driver's door open. Backrest moves to rear stop, leaving a safety clearance with respect to rear seat bench (leg room for rear passenger).