Seat memory recall with car off?

[Midcont]

So I've noticed that on my vehicle at least, the drivers seat will only move to its memory position with the car running.
In other words, if I hit my memory button after I unlock the vehicle, it won't move. I have to get in and turn it on for it will slide right back using the button.
I can move the seat without turning on the car by using the controls.

It's annoying because my wife is short and I'm tall, and there is a lot of movement necessary to have to do it manually every time. There is not enough room to sit until the seat is moved back.

Anybody else have this issue? Want to know if its specific to my truck or across the board.

 

[jmitchell]

If you hold the memory 1 or 2 button down while the car is off it will adjust everything. You have to hold it until it is finished though.

 

[sharper4]

Agreed. I found in the manual that it states if the car is not running that you need to hold the button. If the car is running, just pressing and releasing will perform the same function.

 

[OmegaRoach]

Also keep in mind the remotes are memory position specific (ie Remote 1 and Remote 2). Even though they don't have a designation on them.

 

[Lurch]

Also keep in mind the remotes are memory position specific (ie Remote 1 and Remote 2). Even though they don't have a designation on them.

I found this out a few weeks ago when I swapped keyfobs. The fob I was carrying didn't do the recal features, I had to get in start the engine and press the memory button. It wasn't until I walked over to the truck with the original remote and saw the seat moving into position as I opened the door. I do wish there was a way to tell which fob is which since I had an extra one made.