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2021 TESLA MODEL 3

Standard Range Single Motor RWDAWDAUTOMATICev
20 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0084low severityBody

Passenger Seat Lumbar Motor Circuit

on 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Single Motor RWD · 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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