B0600
Blower Motor Circuit Malfunction
1996-1999 BMW 318i E36 1.9L I4 M44 🇨🇦
Low SeverityBody
Description
Malfunction in the HVAC blower motor circuit. The blower motor does not run or runs only at certain speeds.
Symptoms
- No air from vents
- Blower works only on high speed
- Blower intermittent
- Burning smell from vents
- Blower motor noisy
Common Causes
- Faulty blower motor
- Blower motor resistor failure
- Blower motor control module failure
- Wiring damage
- Corroded connector
- Debris in blower housing
Diagnostic Steps
- Check blower fuse
- Test blower motor with direct power
- Test blower resistor/control module
- Check voltage at blower connector
- Inspect blower housing for debris
Repair Notes
Replace blower motor or blower motor resistor/control module. Clean debris from blower housing.
Related Codes
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- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
- B0012Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
- B0013Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
B0600 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code B0600 mean on a 1996-1999 BMW 318i E36?
B0600 stands for "Blower Motor Circuit Malfunction". Malfunction in the HVAC blower motor circuit. The blower motor does not run or runs only at certain speeds.
What are the symptoms of B0600 on a BMW 318i E36?
Common symptoms of B0600 include: No air from vents, Blower works only on high speed, Blower intermittent, Burning smell from vents, Blower motor noisy.
What causes B0600 on a 1996-1999 BMW 318i E36?
Common causes of B0600 include: Faulty blower motor, Blower motor resistor failure, Blower motor control module failure, Wiring damage, Corroded connector, Debris in blower housing.