B0081low severityBody
Driver Power Seat Motor Circuit
on 2002 BMW 540iT E39 4.4L V8 M62 Touring · 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
- Check fuse
- Test seat switch
- Test motor
- Inspect wiring
Repair notes
Replace seat motor or switch. Check fuse first.
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