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MEMORY SEAT LOSS OF POSITION NEW SERVICE MOTOR RELEASED

SUBJECT: LOSS OF POSITION (NEW SERVICE MOTOR)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1985-90 'C' MODEL AND 60 SERIES MEMORY SEAT (AG3)

CONDITION:

---------- The memory seat may lose horizontal position on recall. Position loss is usually between 1/2 inch to 2 inches per recall. This may occur with the seat empty or occupied.

CAUSE:

------ Grease, used in the horizontal flexshaft cover to quiet audible noise, is leaking into the horizontal drive motor. This causes a distorted signal from the motor to the memory module. The distorted signal causes the memory module to stop horizontal recall motion early.

CORRECTION:

----------- Replace the outboard horizontal flexshaft and cover assembly, part number #20515599. This assembly must not be re-greased. The grease is not required for lubrication. Replace the horizontal drive motor, part number #20560003.

NOTE: If the service cable assembly is not available, the original flexshaft and cover may be re-used if they are thoroughly degreased. Reusing the old cover is not recommended as regular practice, since excessive horizontal operation noise may result.

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