B0065moderate severityBody
Driver Seat Position Sensor Circuit
on 1997 BMW 318ti E36 1.9L I4 M44 · 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
- 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.
Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0006
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0011
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0012
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
B0013
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery