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07-21-2017, 12:49 AM
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Power rear seat issues
The driver side 60 split of the rear seat would move forward, but not backwards, and I tried inching it up then going back, but no luck, and now its all the way forward, and not moving back. It doesn't go back with either the side or rear switch. I can hear the motor click when moving forwards, but not backwards. The passenger side 40 split works normally to and fro with both switches. Is there a bad relay or is it computer controlled (I hope not)? If it is broken beyond reasonable repair, is there a way to manually recline the seat? Thanks in advance! 
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07-21-2017, 01:43 AM
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I think I'd start by moving the switches from the working side to the non-working side and vice versa. See if that changes anything, and will at least rule out the switches. These switches are known for developing issues. They are the same as found in certain applications of the E36 3 series.
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2005 X5 4.4i Build 04/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, Pano, Sport (Purchased 06/14 w/ 109,000 miles) (Sold 8/15 w/121,000 miles) 2006 X5 4.8is Build 11/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, DSP, Pano, Running Boards, OEM Tow Hitch, Cold Weather Pckg (Purchased 08/15 w/ 90,500 miles) 2010 X5 35d Build 02/10 Nav, HiFi, 6 DVD, Sports Pckg, Cold Weather Pckg, HUD, CAS, Running Boards, Leather Dash, PDC, Pano (Purchased 03/17 w/ 136,120 miles)
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07-21-2017, 01:47 AM
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You beat me to it... As crystalworks indicated, swap the switches one at a time... If the problem moves, that is the switch that is bad... Don't move them both, then test... You still won't know which one is bad... The power from one goes thru the other, IIRC... The new hassle free TIS doesn't have the wiring diagram for the rear seats... I can't access the one I've been using for my MT project here at work... Let us know what you discover... If you need a switch, I can grab one the next time I'm at the yard... Cheers!!!
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07-21-2017, 02:14 AM
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Thank you for the quick and informative replies!
Knowing that power runs through one to the next does help! Because I just purchased this e53, and it was the first time to try using the switches, and both don't work to go rear but both work to go forward. Are the switches hard to remove?
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07-21-2017, 02:21 AM
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Cheers!!
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2001 E53 X5 4.4i (03-07-2001 build date) White exterior / hellbeige interior (6MT swap vehicle - Manny) 2002 E53 X5 4.6is (12-20-2001 build date) Imola Red exterior / M-texture interior (Red) 2003 E53 X5 4.4i (06-26-2003 build date) Silver exterior / Black interior (Silvester II) 2008 Mini Cooper S ragtop (04-17-2008 build date) Dark Silver exterior / Gray interior ( Topless) BMWCCA member (#4745)
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07-21-2017, 07:07 AM
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Good day!!!
Well, pictures to the rescue... I actually have internet at the house this morning... It has been an issue for the past couple days... This is pretty easy to get out... I just used my fingernails to space it out a touch for the small flat tip on my multi-tool...  No real force here... just wouldn't slide the tool around if possible... We don't want any marks...  Blurry... Apologies...  Move down to the bottom and it's free....  This is the connector... I do not like these at all!! They are a pain to release...  Finally!!  Repeat on the other side and swap... Test both sides... If they both work, then you had a bad connection in one of the switches... Count your blessings and move about the day with a smile... Good luck!!! Cheers!!!
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2001 E53 X5 4.4i (03-07-2001 build date) White exterior / hellbeige interior (6MT swap vehicle - Manny) 2002 E53 X5 4.6is (12-20-2001 build date) Imola Red exterior / M-texture interior (Red) 2003 E53 X5 4.4i (06-26-2003 build date) Silver exterior / Black interior (Silvester II) 2008 Mini Cooper S ragtop (04-17-2008 build date) Dark Silver exterior / Gray interior ( Topless) BMWCCA member (#4745)
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07-21-2017, 10:29 AM
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07-21-2017, 11:14 AM
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Good pics William. And yep... those are e36 switches and connectors. I cut those off at the PnP yard when I find them to retrofit into e30's... which have, believe it or not, an even higher failure rate on their switches.
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2005 X5 4.4i Build 04/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, Pano, Sport (Purchased 06/14 w/ 109,000 miles) (Sold 8/15 w/121,000 miles) 2006 X5 4.8is Build 11/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, DSP, Pano, Running Boards, OEM Tow Hitch, Cold Weather Pckg (Purchased 08/15 w/ 90,500 miles) 2010 X5 35d Build 02/10 Nav, HiFi, 6 DVD, Sports Pckg, Cold Weather Pckg, HUD, CAS, Running Boards, Leather Dash, PDC, Pano (Purchased 03/17 w/ 136,120 miles)
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07-24-2017, 04:55 PM
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Finally got a chance to visit the X5 at the shop (its there to get tuneup and other issues addressed). Swapped the rear passenger working switch over to the driver side and voila! Works.
Funny thing was that both rear and overhead driver side switches didn't work, but when the rear switch was swapped with a good one, both were working again. Pic of the e53, excited to get this rig back soon!  
Last edited by SigBoi; 07-24-2017 at 05:01 PM.
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