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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSEAT BLADDERDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONLUMBAR SUPPORT, DRIVER'S SIDESEAT MODULE
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
Seat Module
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Seat Module
Seat Module
Brief description of components
Seat module driver's side/passenger side
Depending on equipment, the front seats are equipped with different seat modules. In general, there are 2 different module sizes:
- Module with 10-chamber plug connection
- Module with 8-chamber plug connection
If the seat is equipped with the special equipment lumbar support adjustment or Active Seat, the module is fitted with a 10-chamber plug connection.
The seat module is secured directly to the corresponding seat.
The seat modules are networked with the vehicle via the CAN BUS.
Seat module, rear driver's side/rear passenger side
The seat modules are fitted in the luggage compartment.
The module with 10-chamber plug connection is always used.
Allocation of the seat modules
The seat module recognizes the installation position from the wiring harness coding.
Temperature monitoring
The seat modules are equipped with internal temperature monitoring. This enables internal limitation of the inner power loss by reducing the functionality. This concerns:
- the soft start
- the maximum adjusting time
- the heat output of the seat heating
Diagnosis
In addition to the fault memory, there is also an information memory for the seat modules. The following data is stored in the information memory:
- Excess temperature from control module
- Under-voltage detection
The information memory is checked and evaluated in the test module "supply" of each seat module.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.