switch move the seat forward... but not backwards... saving grace is the memory function which pulls the seat back.. any ideas?

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hum.....
1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

I call defective door switch.

THe 210 is all CAN bus operated. The seat switch sends commands over the bus to the motor package under the seat. If you are getting the movement from memory then chances are the contact in the switch is bad. It's nothing like the power seats in a 124.

You might be able to get away with taking it apart and cleaning/adjusting the contacts. Use no abrasives!

I was able to save our reverse light switch by taking it apart and gently cleaning the contacts.

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The OM 642/722.9 powered family
Still going strong
2014 ML350 Bluetec (wife's DD)
2013 E350 Bluetec (my DD)

both my kids cars went to junkyard in 2023
2008 ML320 CDI (Older son’s DD) fatal transmission failure, water soaked/fried rear SAM, numerous other issues, just too far gone to save (165k miles)
2008 E320 Bluetec (Younger son's DD) injector failed open and diluted oil with diesel, spun main bearings (240k miles)

1998 E300DT sold to TimFreeh
1987 300TD sold to vstech

Move the seat all the way forward. That will reset the memory. You can now move the seat all the way back.

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Greg
2012 S350 BlueTEC 4Matic
2007 ML 320 CDI
2007 Leisure Travel Serenity
2006 Sprinter 432k
2005 E320 CDI
1998 SLK230 (teal)
1998 SLK230 (silver)
1996 E300D 99k, 30k on WVO
Previous:
1983 240D, on WVO
1982 300D, on WVO
1983 300CD, on WVO
1986 300SDL 237k, 25k on WVO (Deerslayer)
1991 350SDL 249k, 56k on WVO - Retired to a car spa in Phoenix
1983 380 SEC w/603 diesel, 8k on WVO
1996 E300D 351k, 177k on WVO

Ah yes the re-sync function, I forgot about that. (Relatively new 210 owner, still learning the systems..)

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The OM 642/722.9 powered family
Still going strong
2014 ML350 Bluetec (wife's DD)
2013 E350 Bluetec (my DD)

both my kids cars went to junkyard in 2023
2008 ML320 CDI (Older son’s DD) fatal transmission failure, water soaked/fried rear SAM, numerous other issues, just too far gone to save (165k miles)
2008 E320 Bluetec (Younger son's DD) injector failed open and diluted oil with diesel, spun main bearings (240k miles)

1998 E300DT sold to TimFreeh
1987 300TD sold to vstech

My switch on the 97 E300 works backwards...pushing forward moves seat backwards and vice versa. Also, steering wheel does not adjust at all. Any thoughts on that?

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Cheers,

Fritz

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1997 E300D--daily driver--135K
2007 E320 BLUETEC--sold
2011 GL350 BLUETEC--sold
1990 350SDL--sold

Ha. Exact same thing on my 1997. Steering wheel and everything. I've read of the steering wheel motor giving out. But that would be cool if a reset fixed it. I checked fuse and it was good. Or I never found it one. Where are all these resynch procedures documented?

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What Would Rudolph Do?
1975 300D, 1975 240D, 1985 300SD, 1997 300D, 2005 E320 , 2006 Toyota Prius

Darn. A reset didn't fix it. However it is good to know a midget could drive that car.

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What Would Rudolph Do?
1975 300D, 1975 240D, 1985 300SD, 1997 300D, 2005 E320 , 2006 Toyota Prius