I was planning on fixing the fore/aft motion today but I could not get the seat to move using the switches at all - none of the motions would work. If I hit a memory button, it would move no problem (except the fore/aft but I know that's a cable issue).

Is this likely to be a controller problem? I pulled the controller and the relays rattle a bit, seems like something is probably up with them. I tried to remove one to see what was going on inside, but the solder was too stubborn and I gave up.

I saw a controller on ebay for much more than I want to pay - the car is to be sold in the next couple of weeks and it seems a shame to put money into it now.

Thanks for any suggestions!

David

With mine I had broken wires at the connector that goes into the contoller module under the seat.
My hand controller was actually still good but its connector end was damaged. I had the same no fore/aft using the manual button but the memory buttons were fine.
If you cram something under the driver seat from the rear it can impact the controller module.
I could not fix the connector so i had to buy a used hand contoller from the junker. But it was only $20.
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73 ES, 91 240, 98 S90

All fixed, but I haven't got a clue what made it work. I put the controller back in and it decided to behave itself. I was feeling so good that I fixed the cable problem with the fore/aft movement. Now I can sell the car with my head held high - everything works perfectly!