Technician A says that the memory seat function will have to be reprogrammed after the battery is disconnected. Technician B says that the memory seat function only works if the vehicle is in NEUTRAL or PARK. Who is right?

• A. A only
• B. B only
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A nor B

Answer: (C)

Memory seat systems save user positions in a control module that relies on power to retain those settings. If the battery is disconnected, that power is lost and the stored positions may be erased or become invalid, so the seats often have to be relearned or reprogrammed to restore the saved positions. That’s why reprogramming after a battery disconnect is commonly required.

For safety, the system is designed to operate only when the vehicle is stationary and in a safe gear, typically Park or Neutral. This prevents the seat from moving while the car could be in gear or while driving, reducing the risk of injury or interference with driving control. So the memory recall or adjustment will usually be allowed only in Park or Neutral.

Because both conditions reflect how modern memory seat systems function—power loss requires reprogramming, and operation is restricted for safety to Park or Neutral—both statements are consistent with how these systems work.