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2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SL

3.0L I6RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor593Torque3658Fluid7DTC698Battery1Maintenance0Recalls0
B0081low severityBody

Driver Power Seat Motor Circuit

on 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L I6 · RWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the driver power seat motor circuit.

Symptoms

  • Power seat not moving
  • Seat stuck in position
  • Blown fuse

Common causes

  • Burnt out seat motor
  • Wiring damage
  • Switch failure
  • Blown fuse

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check fuse
  2. Test seat switch
  3. Test motor
  4. Inspect wiring

Repair notes

Replace seat motor or switch. Check fuse first.

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