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2007 BMW 325I

3.0L I6 N52RWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0285low severityBody

Passenger Cooled Seat Circuit

on 2007 BMW 325i 3.0L I6 N52 · RWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the passenger ventilated/cooled seat fan circuit.

Symptoms

  • Passenger cooled seat not working
  • Fan not running
  • Intermittent cooling
  • Weak airflow from seat

Common causes

  • Faulty fan motor
  • Blocked air passages
  • Wiring issue
  • Control module failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test fan motor
  2. Check air passages
  3. Inspect wiring
  4. Test control output

Repair notes

Replace ventilated seat fan or clear obstructions.

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