2000 Mercedes Benz ML430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Convenience function - GF91.29-P-2013GK

MODEL 163 as of 1.12.99 with CODE (221b) Electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat 

MODEL 163 as of 1.12.99 with CODE (241) Memory for electrically adjustable left front seat 

MODEL 163 as of 1.12.99 with CODE (242a) Memory for electrically adjustable right front seat 

The convenience function allows the driver to control the electric seat adjustment even when the ignition is switched off To achieve this, the all-activity module (AAM) N10) switches to the corresponding loads via relay 1 (F2k1) circuit 30

Prerequisites for convenience function 

The convenience function is active in the following cases:

  • Terminal 15c ON or
  • a front door is open

It switches off:

  • 5 min after switching on or
  • if a door is opened within 5 minutes after circuit 15 c OFF

IMPORTANT Switch-on condition for circuit 15c

When the remote control key is inserted into the ignition lock, circuit 15 c switches on when the key is turned to the zero position. Circuit 15c switches off again only when the remote control key is removed from the ignition lock

  Electric seat adjustment without memory, function   GF91.29-P-0003GH 
  Electric seat adjustment with memory, function as of 12.99 GF91.29-P-0002GH 
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