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Volvo C70 Power Seat Problems

12 messages,  Last post on Feb 14, 2009 at 1:49 PM

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#3 of 12 Lose their memory by larry466

Jun 08, 2007 (5:08 pm)

I have an 07 C70 and the seats are driving me crazy, they constantly lose their memory and besides that when I press the button at the top of the seat to move it forward it does all kinds of strange things like adjusting the tilt, not doing anything, and sometimes moves it forward but won't move it back. Has anyone else had this problem,what suggestions do you have.

#4 of 12 Re: Lose their memory [larry466] by redbuzz

Jun 10, 2007 (9:26 am)

Replying to: larry466 (Jun 08, 2007 5:08 pm)
I have had problems with the key memory as well as the settings on the seats. Often it moves the right hand mirror to the extreme outboard position and keeps pushing it, making a disturbing thumping noise that can't be good. Sometimes it won't stop until I use the mirror control to turn it back. I have't had the car that long but I intend to bring it to the dealer's attention when I take it in for its first service. I also noticed that the key memory only works when the driver's door is open. It stops adjusting when the driver door is shut so I have to stand there waiting for it to finish before I get in and shut the door! I am hoping that there is a software fix that the dealer can take care of.

#5 of 12 Heated Seats Question by mon2rey

Oct 19, 2007 (4:05 pm)

We recently purchased a 2007 C70 (and love it). Should the heated seats reset to "off" when the key is taken out? Ours seem to turn off when the key is out but turn back on when we turn on the ignition the next time. Do we have to make sure we turn off the heat before getting out of the car?

#6 of 12 Re: Heated Seats Question [mon2rey] by redbuzz

Oct 20, 2007 (6:11 am)

Replying to: mon2rey (Oct 19, 2007 4:05 pm)
My '07 C70 also remembers the last setting for heat in the seats which I think is a desirable feature. A friend of mine has a V50 (same dashboard and controls) that operates similarly. By the way, my mirror memory issues continue. It's been to the dealer twice with no success. This last time, they tried to convince me that I misunderstood the owner's manual because it is written in "Swenglish"! They claim to have updated the software for the passenger door but it's still a crap shoot whether the mirror will work right. It amazing what you'll put up with when you're in love! I still get zillions of complements on my beautiful car.

#7 of 12 May we revive this 'seat mystery' thread... by 10scoachrick

May 16, 2008 (10:43 am)

Replying to: redbuzz (Oct 20, 2007 6:11 am)
Really are enjoying our '08 C70 but are experiencing some of the above-mentioned seat gremlins plus others. One key fob has no effect on the seats or mirrors(save the one time it worked AT THE DEALERSHIP!!!) and the driver seat will frequently move fully forward and seat-back will move fully forward when the driver door is opened(after turning off ignition and removing key). The memory button on the seat will return the seat to proper setting but the key fob has no effect. Even when the seat doesn't actually move forward, occasionally the seat will 'flinch' as though it is headed to another setting. Our large(Nalley) dealer in Atlanta has not been able to solve this de-lemon by upgrading software or contacting N.A. headquarters. They say that N.A. has 'opened a file' regarding this problem in case someone finds a solution.
 
Does anyone have an update or any good news regarding these seat gremlins? Fortunately, the seat doesn't move while the car is in motion!!! but who knows what might be next!!! Really like the car otherwise!!!

#8 of 12 Re: May we revive this 'seat mystery' thread... [10scoachrick] by redbuzz

May 16, 2008 (4:08 pm)

Replying to: 10scoachrick (May 16, 2008 10:43 am)
My problem was finally resolved (sorta) by the dealer after I raised the issue directly with Volvo Customer Service in Rockleigh, NJ. They had the car for three days while they swapped out the entire guts of the passenger side mirror and reinstalled and/or updated the software. Our problem seemed to be independent of the smartkey - the driver's seat and the passenger side mirror seemed to have two or three favorite positions that didn't correspond with any of the three memory settings we had programmed. It sounds like your problems may include a bad smartkey. The last day that our dealer was holding the car they were waiting for a Volvo rep to verify that it had been properly fixed, but he was delayed with another issue at another dealer so they crossed their fingers and let me take the car. On one occasion the seat went to the correct position but the passenger side mirror did not but I had pressed the unlock button when the car was already unlocked. I'm not sure if that qualifies as a failure but otherwise it has functioned OK. The dealer says that Volvo has only had one other C70 worldwide with the same issue. I recommend calling Volvo Customer Service. It really made the dealer try harder. I love the car. Otherwise I wouldn't have gone to so much trouble! Good luck!

#9 of 12 Re: May we revive this 'seat mystery' thread... [redbuzz] by 10scoachrick

May 16, 2008 (8:16 pm)

Replying to: redbuzz (May 16, 2008 4:08 pm)
Thanks for the info. Drove the car again tonight(actually DW's car) and the seat went to the fully forward and upright position BOTH times I tried to exit the auto. We are packing for a 1000 mile move and I'm not sure if I'll get back to our Atlanta dealer. Maybe the folks in Austin will have better luck!
 
BTW, four of our five Volvos have had the memory seat function and the new C70 is the only one to have these problems.

#10 of 12 Re: May we revive this 'seat mystery' thread... [10scoachrick] by scolafx

Jun 05, 2008 (12:37 pm)

Replying to: 10scoachrick (May 16, 2008 10:43 am)
Similar problem just reported to dealer with no resolution offered. 2 key fobs (his and hers) with 2 different settings. Ocassionally "his" setting reverts to "hers" and vise versa. She uses key fob to unlock car, then opens door and the seat moves to "his" setting. He uses his key fob to unlock car, then opens door and seat moves to "her" setting.
Will try 'rebooting" by disconnecting battery for a while then reconnect and start from the beginning??
P.S. she absolutely loves the car as well (except for this nightmare).

#11 of 12 Re: May we revive this 'seat mystery' thread... [10scoachrick] by scolafx

Jun 05, 2008 (12:39 pm)

Replying to: 10scoachrick (May 16, 2008 8:16 pm)
Sorry, forgot to mention that our car is a 2008 XC70 but shows the same type of problems.

#12 of 12 lmccown by lmccown

Feb 14, 2009 (1:49 pm)

I have a 2000 c70. The passenger front seat has come loose on the left side and from what I can see it looks like a bar that has to be lined up. Where can you get a blow up of the seat so I can see how to fix it?

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