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1996 BMW M3

3.2L I6 S52RWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor544Torque3958Fluid7DTC642Battery0Maintenance0Recalls1
B0065moderate severityBody

Driver Seat Position Sensor Circuit

on 1996 BMW M3 3.2L I6 S52 · RWD

What this code means

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

  1. Scan SRS codes
  2. Check seat position sensor output with scan tool
  3. Inspect seat track wiring
  4. Move seat through full range and check sensor response

Repair notes

Replace seat position sensor or repair wiring. Recalibrate if required.

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