What Causes the Electric Seat in Magotan to Stop Responding?
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Generally, electric seats rarely malfunction unless they are frequently adjusted during use, leading to issues with the seat tracks or motor. Common seat malfunctions typically manifest in the following ways: 1. The electric seat gets stuck or completely jammed; 2. The seat suddenly stops working and fails to function properly, often due to wiring issues. You can check if the fuse is faulty and then inspect whether the seat motor is functioning correctly. 3. Sometimes, the seat does not move into the desired position during use, which is usually caused by the adjustment linkage or slide rails being blocked or lacking lubrication, resulting in the seat not moving properly.
I was also quite confused when my electric seat malfunctioned last time. First, check if there are any blown fuses in the fuse box (refer to the manual for the corresponding location), as this is the most cost-effective fault point. Then, get down and feel the wiring under the seat to see if any plugs have been kicked loose. If there's no motor sound at all when pressing the buttons, it's likely due to oxidized contacts in the adjustment switch or a burnt-out motor. By the way, foreign objects stuck in the tracks can also leave the seat completely immobile, especially with snack crumbs often falling into the rear seats. Lastly, a reminder: don't randomly spray liquid cleaners on powered seats—my friend's car had to replace the entire control module due to a short circuit caused by this.
Having run a repair shop for over a decade, this is a common issue with the Magotan. First, rule out power supply problems—use a multimeter to check if there's 12V voltage at the seat wiring terminals. If there's no voltage, inspect the fuses and wiring; if there's voltage but the seat doesn't move, focus on checking whether the memory function control module has crashed (try disconnecting the power for ten minutes). Water ingress causing rust in the track motor is also a frequent failure, especially in cars with sunroof leaks. Here's a small detail: Volkswagen seat wiring harnesses tend to run through the hinge area, making them prone to breakage from repeated adjustments. It's advisable not to disassemble it yourself—messing up the seat airbag wiring can trigger a fault light.
