I have a 2012 XK convertible. The passenger seat recline has an issue. It will not return to a full upright position. It acts like the limit switch is out of adjustment as the seat will only come back up part way.

It does not act like it is an issue with the motor or the actuator switch. It just hits a certain spot and stops when attempting to bring the seat to the upright position.

I did a quick search and cannot find this issue in the forum. Has anyone experienced this issue?

Thanks in advance and regards,
WillySwan

 

try changing the fuse

 

Very common problem. Your seat module needs to be reprogrammed using SDD.

 

Cee Jay -

Thanks. I did some additional looking around and came to the same conclusion.

Regards,
WillySwan

 

What would be the best route to getting it reprogrammed with SDD? Dealership?

 

In the uk I would ask any good auto electrician if the had JLR SDD get it done far cheaper than main dealer , I can get an auto elec guy here for £80 per session

 

Weird as remember reading multiple threads on this same issue.

I had this issue with the passenger side if my UK car on purchase in 2018

My Indy changed the battery (which I supplied) did a hard reset and then held his finger on the seat back forward (incline?) button for 10 seconds and it then started working as it should. They said it was probably due to an FB (NOT facebook) passenger trying to recline and the module shutting down in protest

They didn't charge me for this, but their diagnostic charge is £85+vat per hour. With only certain jobs having a preset amount, for example coding a new fob (being done thia Friday) is £75+vat whereas my main dealer...even with my 15% discount is double that.

From my experience of 15yrs of jag ownership I've not found an independant vehicle electrician with SDD, but this could be as I live in 'the sticks'

 

Thats disappointing for you @MarkyUK . The Inde here (Shore Automotive) in Ottawa does have the subscription.
I didn’t know that process. Thanks for the tip.

 

Well it worked for me!

You'd think there'd be a register of bona fide SDD places available on a website somewhere?

 

Mark, any good auto spark will have a jlr mongoose or download available to him or you can buy a sdd setup on eBay for £250 bucks