Having trouble saving your preferred seating position in your 2003 Acura? It can be frustrating when your seat doesn’t remember your settings, especially if you share your car or just want to quickly return to your comfortable driving position. This guide will walk you through the steps to program your memory seats in a 2003 Acura and offer some troubleshooting tips if you encounter issues.
Step-by-Step Guide to Programming Your Acura Memory Seat
Programming your 2003 Acura’s memory seats is generally a straightforward process. Follow these steps to store your ideal driving position:
Step 1: Adjust Seat and Mirrors
First, manually adjust your driver’s seat and side mirrors to your desired positions. Ensure everything is set exactly how you want it to be saved in the memory. This includes:
- Seat position (forward/backward, up/down)
- Seat back recline
- Lumbar support (if equipped)
- Side mirror positions
Get everything just right before moving to the next step, as this is the position that will be stored.
Step 2: Press the “MEMO” Button
Locate the “MEMO” button on your Acura. Typically, it’s situated on the driver’s side door panel, near the memory seat buttons (usually labeled 1 and 2).
Press and release the “MEMO” button. According to the owner’s manual, you should hear a beep sound at this point to confirm the system is ready to store a memory setting.
Step 3: Press and Hold a Memory Button
Immediately after pressing the “MEMO” button (and ideally hearing the beep), press and hold your desired memory button (either “1” or “2”). Continue holding the button until you hear two beeps. This indicates that your seat and mirror settings have been successfully saved to that memory position.
You need to complete step 3 within approximately 5 seconds of releasing the “MEMO” button. If you take longer, the system might reset, and you’ll need to start the process again from step 2.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you’re having trouble programming your memory seats, here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:
No Beep When Pressing “MEMO”
If you don’t hear a beep when you press the “MEMO” button, as described in Step 2, it might seem like the system isn’t working. However, try proceeding with Step 3 anyway. It’s possible that the beeper is malfunctioning, but the memory function itself is still operational. Press and hold a memory button after pressing “MEMO” to see if the system still saves your settings despite the lack of a beep.
If the system works even without the beep, you’ve successfully programmed your seat! The missing beep might be a minor issue that doesn’t affect the functionality of your memory seats.
Syncing Your Remote (Potentially Relevant)
While not directly related to programming the memory buttons, some Acura models have a feature that links your key fob to a specific memory setting. If your seat isn’t moving to your saved position when you unlock the car with your remote, you might need to sync your remote.
To sync your remote (the procedure might vary slightly depending on the exact model year, but this is a general approach):
- Press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons on your remote simultaneously.
- Keep holding until the red light on the remote blinks twice.
- Release both buttons.
This action toggles the remote sync feature on or off. Try this to see if it resolves any issues with the seat not automatically adjusting when you unlock the car.
Conclusion
Programming the memory seats in your 2003 Acura should be a relatively simple procedure. By following these steps, you should be able to save your preferred driving position and recall it easily with the touch of a button. If you continue to experience problems after trying these troubleshooting tips, it’s recommended to consult your Acura owner’s manual or contact an Acura dealership for further assistance. There might be a more complex issue requiring professional diagnosis.
