B0065
Driver Seat Position Sensor Circuit
2001-2003 BMW 525i E39 2.5L I6 🇨🇦
Moderate SeverityBody
Description
Malfunction in the driver seat position sensor used by the SRS system to adjust airbag deployment force.
Symptoms
- Airbag light on
- SRS fault stored
- Airbag deployment force may not be optimized
- Seat memory may not function
Common Causes
- Faulty seat position sensor
- Wiring damage at seat track
- Sensor out of calibration
- Seat track obstruction
Diagnostic Steps
- Scan SRS codes
- Check seat position sensor output with scan tool
- Inspect seat track wiring
- Move seat through full range and check sensor response
Repair Notes
Replace seat position sensor or repair wiring. Recalibrate if required.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- 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
B0065 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code B0065 mean on a 2001-2003 BMW 525i E39?
B0065 stands for "Driver Seat Position Sensor Circuit". Malfunction in the driver seat position sensor used by the SRS system to adjust airbag deployment force.
What are the symptoms of B0065 on a BMW 525i E39?
Common symptoms of B0065 include: Airbag light on, SRS fault stored, Airbag deployment force may not be optimized, Seat memory may not function.
What causes B0065 on a 2001-2003 BMW 525i E39?
Common causes of B0065 include: Faulty seat position sensor, Wiring damage at seat track, Sensor out of calibration, Seat track obstruction.