# Volvo Power Seat problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-power-seat-problem/6557>\
**Category:** The Show\
**Created:** [October 29, 2007, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-power-seat-problem/6557 "2007-10-29T14:05:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![buttercycle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/0ea827/32.png) [@buttercycle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buttercycle)\
**Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-power-seat-problem/6557/1 "2007-10-29T14:05:46Z")

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I have owned several Volvo’s. I don’t think it’s the memory switch as indicated during the show. The 850 and S70 which replaced it both have a problem with the power cable for the seat controls on the driver aside fraying and/or stretching. Erratic motor movements are usually a sign that the cable has stretched (causing poor connections @ the junction clips) or frayed, causing a short. Eventually the power controls will fail completely. Generally, a dealer or volvo technician can replace the wiring harness for the seat or simply reset the cable position if it has stretched. The last time I had this done, it costed $80. It is not a do it yourselfer, b/c the seat is very difficult to get apart, and even more difficult to get back together.