Try this: while pressing the buttons on the actuation unit, wiggle the wiring hardness to see if something changes... You could have faulty wiring for moving the seat up and down over the years (an isolated case, most others seat problems seem to be the module, maybe not yours)

Try that and let us know.

I found the problem.

It is either in the control joystick itself or the wiring for the control, before it hits the module.

I unplugged the smallest clip in the control module, which is the one that allows for the manual function of the stearing wheel control. After disconnecting this, I still have the 3 memory settings and that is the only way to move the wheel (really not a big deal, as I am not moving my steering wheel around too often).

The steering wheel hasn't studdered or not retracted/returned to the proper posittion since.

At this point I am willing to just leave it how it is. If I want to move the steering wheel, I just adjust it using 1 of the 3 memory settings that I positioned the wheels at different levels...

Weird, but I am happy I dont have to get in the car and press and repress the memory button every time.

There was known problem with steering wheel movement on builds prior to June 2002 where the steering column motor wiring harnesses were getting damaged. There is an SIB on it I believe.

i'm having the same problem, i will check under the seat for the plugs, question most i remove the seat in order to get to the plugs...

by disconnecting the battery, will that really fix the problem.

thanks x5 wold i pick up seat switch for 200 plus 45 shipping from Bavarian Auto Recycling, They have many parts for BMW's

Hi
Read my thread placed today under electric memory seats, this should answer your question,
Dave.:thumbup:

problems with memory seats/ steering/ mirrors
 

Hi All,
Please read my thread posted today regarding this problem, i have listed it under;
Electric Memory Seats,
Regards,
Dave. :thumbup:

same problem, and now fixed as I bought a control module from dealer cost me $529 with GST. installed by myself.

++++with two year warrenty

HIu42 are from Canada