How do you change the default driver's seat position on a 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?

Answer 1

No "default". The system can remember up to three different settings that include the driver's seat position and exterior/side mirrors, selectable with the memory switch on the driver's side door. Select the third setting by pushing the 1 and 2 buttons simultaneously. These settings also correspond to each one of the three max. remote controls that can be programmed into the system (i.e., the car distinguishes each one). Lincoln only gives you two remotes with the two sets of keys, buy you can purchase a third. To establish a setting, adjust the seat and mirrors as desired, push the Set button on the memory switch (light should go on) and then press the appropiate number button. Select setting #3 by pushing the 1 and 2 buttons simultaneously. Settings are lost and must be redone every time you disconnect the battery. Answer #2 To keep it simple, the remotes when activated are assigned a number i.e. #1 or #2 which ever one you wind up with #1 or #2 will save your personal setting. #1 remote is the #1 setting on the door #2 remote is #2 setting on the door. If you get them mixed up after programming them, say in my case my wife at some point switches remotes with me [ for what ever reason ] the setting follows the remote not the person. So now when I use the remote to open our doors the settings change to the settings my wife set for her remote & visa versa. Either swap the remotes back or reprogram the settings to match the remote you are in possession of. If you only have one remote and the remote turns out to be the #2 remote and you set all the settings and save it to the #1 setting on the door . . . . all your settings will change everytime you use your remote to open the doors. if you only have the #2 remote you must save your settings to the #2 position. drl