What is the reason why the Volkswagen Tiguan electric seat cannot be adjusted?

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StJeffrey
07/23/25 11:13pm
Electric seat jamming or locking is mostly caused by oxidation or insufficient lubrication of the seat adjustment linkage. The following is an introduction to Volkswagen: 1. Introduction: Volkswagen is an automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany, founded by Ferdinand Porsche on March 28, 1937. 2. Brands: The company owns brands such as Audi and Volkswagen. In May 2021, the "2021 Forbes Global 2000" was released, and the Volkswagen Group ranked 17th. 3. Development: On March 28, 2018, Volkswagen officially released the official images of the Atlas-Cross-Sport concept car, which made its global debut at the 2018 New York Auto Show, and the car will also be mass-produced in the United States in the future.
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DallasDella
08/10/25 7:09pm
I've encountered this issue before. When driving a Tiguan, the seat suddenly stopped moving, which could be due to several common reasons. The simplest one is a blown fuse—check the fuse box under the steering wheel and replace the one labeled for the seat. If the control buttons don't respond, inspect the wiring harness for looseness or wear, especially under the seat where it's often kicked. The motor might also be stuck due to dust on the rails or debris in the gears, often accompanied by a humming sound without movement. A faulty control module is more complicated, but a software update might help. Low battery voltage is another potential factor, especially when operating the seat with the engine off. Try restarting the vehicle or manually adjusting the seat as a temporary fix. To prevent such issues, avoid dropping hard objects into the seat gaps.
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