Seat convenience feature - R129 1996?

[CyberNinja]

Hi
Approximately ten years ago, I experienced issues with my windscreen wipers becoming stuck and the ASR light coming on. After bringing it to the local garage multiple times, the mechanic eventually informed me that he believed the problem was with the driver side seat convenience feature, which moves back when you unlock the car to make getting in easier.

While driving along the M1 in heavy rain, the wiper became stuck again. I eventually figured out that the indicator stalk was to blame; by keeping it in a certain position, it started working again. However, it did not cure the problem.

Today I recalled that the mechanic had disabled this "convenience feature"; I considered turning it back on, but I couldn't find any controls for it on the seat; perhaps the mechanic tinkered with the fuses or relays.

Since I don't recall ever having this feature—or perhaps I'm just forgetting about it—I'd be grateful if someone could enlighten me as to what it is and how to disable it (the opposite of disabling is enabling).

I really enjoy this handy feature on my wife's automobile!

[Geek2232]

Is the manual somewhere you've looked?

Even though I don't recall that feature being available in my 1997, I always drove it with the driver's seat fully reclined :D.

Utilising the seat memory, you could achieve a similar effect. I set up '2' so it was identical to '1' only the mirrors were orientated downward so I could see the curb easier when parked.

[WordSmith]

It's possible that you've misremembered or that the mechanic was being completely forthright.

When the wipers unexpectedly stop working, you may be able to get them to start moving again by jiggling the stalk or flipping it between speeds. In most cases, all it takes is removing the cover and giving the relay a quick scrub with contact cleaner to fix the problem. In my twenty years of ownership, I think he did the same thing, and I did it maybe twice or thrice. Strangely enough, I never got around to attaching the NOS multifunction stalk—the second possibility—but I still have it.

As far as I am aware, the easy-entry feature was not available on any R129 model year, and it has nothing to do with the seat's movement or memory. Some parts might be partially or completely substituted for it (spec dependent)
Those early automobiles with electrically adjustable center mirrors always broke because drivers were so unprepared for them and ended up shoving them about by hand.
The backrest will automatically lift if you tilt the seat backwards, protecting you from bumping against the bulkhead.
Holding the forward-facing clasp causes the seat to glide forward automatically, allowing you to enter

[CyberNinja]

Actually, I have a brand new NOS multipurpose stalk that I've never used, so thank you for that.

I seem to have forgotten.

Why don't I try releasing the seat's latch and pushing it forward to see if it moves?

I noticed in the video that the left hand drive (LHD) passenger seat has an electronic control unit (ECU), but the right hand drive (RHD) driver's seat doesn't. Perhaps I should check under the passenger seat to see if there's anything there.

It seems like they replaced the relay, but I need to check my invoices to be sure. I will clean it up.

For some reason, I just can't seem to find the time to replace my front suspension (spring removal fear) because I have another work to look into.