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Loss of Seat Mirror/Strg Column Memory Settings (Program DIM/MSM with TTM)

Subject:Loss of Driver Seat, Mirror & Steering Column Memory Settings, Programming Function and/or Memory Recall Functions Improperly (Program the Dash Integration Module (DIM) and/or Synchronize the Memory Seat Module (MSM) with the Tilt/Telescope Module (TTM))

Models:1998 -- 2000 Cadillac Seville
with RPO A45



Condition 1:

Some customers may comment that on vehicles equipped with the memory package (RPO A45), the Driver 1 and/or the Driver 2 seat, mirror and steering column memory settings and programming functions are not operating properly and may experience one or more of the following:

  1. Loss of one or more of the memory settings for Driver 1 and/or Driver 2.
  2. Memory recall with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), driver's door trim panel push buttons or by placing the key in the vehicle's ignition is not operating properly.
  3. The power switch controls for the seat, mirror and steering column manual adjustments ARE operating properly.

Cause 1:

This condition may be due to the Dash Integration Module (DIM) not being programmed to enable the seat, mirror and the steering column memory features to function properly or to enable the programming function to operate properly.

Correction 1:

Important: Replacement of the memory seat module will not correct the condition described above.

Perform the following procedure in order to program the Dash Integration Module (DIM).

  1. With the vehicle in PARK (P), turn the ignition ON and verify that the Data Information Center (DIC) displays a Driver 1 or a Driver 2 message.
  2. If the Driver 1 or Driver 2 message is not displayed, press the INFO button located to the right of the instrument cluster one or more times until FEATURE PROGRAMMING appears in the DIC.
  3. Press the ON/OFF button, Driver 1 or Driver 2 will be displayed. Press the down arrow of the INFO button to verify that the following features are available for programming:
  4. • Remote Recall Memory
    • Key in Recall Memory
    • Auto Exit Seat
    • Auto Exit Steering Wheel
  5. If the above listed features are not available, use a scan tool to program the Dash Integration Module (DIM) by performing the following procedure:
  6. • Select F0 -- "Diagnostics"
    • Enter the appropriate vehicle information (model year, vehicle type, service category)
    • Select F1 -- "Body", enter the appropriate vehicle information (carline, carline series) and select the DIM
    • Select F2 -- "Special Functions"
    • Select F1 -- "Set Options"
    • Select F4/F5 -- "Driver Personalization". From this menu, ensure that "Memory Seat/Personalization" has an asterisk (*) next to it indicating that the function is enabled.
  7. If the "Memory Seat/Personalization" function is already enabled, continue with normal system diagnosis.

Condition 2:

Some customers may comment that on vehicles equipped with the memory package (RPO A45), the Driver 1 and/or the Driver 2 seat, mirror and steering column memory recall features are not operating properly and may experience one or more of the following:

  1. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) memory recall feature is not operating properly.
  2. The Key In memory recall feature is not operating properly.
  3. The Auto Exit Seat memory feature is not operating properly.
  4. The driver's door panel push button memory recall feature IS operating properly.

Cause 2:

This condition may be due to a loss of synchronization between the Memory Seat Module (MSM) and the Tilt/Telescope Module (TTM). Replacing the MSM or the TTM and/or disconnecting the battery are causes for the loss of synchronization.

Correction 2:

Important: Replacement of the memory seat module will not correct the condition described above.

Perform the following procedure in order to synchronize the Memory Seat Module (MSM) with the Tilt/Telescope Module (TTM).

  1. With the vehicle in PARK (P), turn the ignition ON and verify that the Data Information Center (DIC) displays a Driver 1 or a Driver 2 message.
  2. Press the INFO button located to the right of the instrument cluster one of more times until FEATURE PROGRAMMING appears in the DIC.
  3. Press the ON/OFF button, Driver 1 Driver 2 will be displayed. Press the down arrow of the INFO button to verify that the following features are available for programming and that ON and/or OFF is displayed next to each feature on the DIC:
  4. • Remote Recall Memory
    • Key In Recall Memory
    • Auto Exit Seat
    • Auto Exit Steering Wheel
  5. If ON and OFF is not displayed on the DIC next to the above listed features, use a scan tool to synchronize the MSM with the TTM by performing the following procedure:
  6. • Select F0 -- "Diagnostics"
    • Enter the appropriate vehicle information (model year, vehicle type, service category)
    • Select F1 -- "Body", enter the appropriate vehicle information (carline, carline series) and select the MSM or the TTM
    • Select F2 -- "Special functions"
    • Select F1 -- "Synchronize MSM and TTM"
  7. Ensure "Module synchronization is complete" is displayed.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N4199

IP Cluster Reprogram

0.2 hr* (per correction)

*This time is a unique labor time to be used only with this bulletin.

It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide Book.