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2009-2012 AUDI Q5

3.2L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
21 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor595Torque2424Fluid9DTC905Battery0Maintenance0Recalls21
B0084low severityBody

Passenger Seat Lumbar Motor Circuit

on 2009-2012 Audi Q5 3.2L V6 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the passenger seat lumbar support motor circuit.

Symptoms

  • Passenger lumbar not adjusting
  • No response from switch
  • Motor running but no movement

Common causes

  • Faulty motor
  • Switch failure
  • Wiring issue
  • Mechanical linkage broken

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test switch
  2. Direct-power motor
  3. Inspect wiring
  4. Check mechanical linkage

Repair notes

Replace lumbar motor, switch, or repair linkage.

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