Electrical issues
 

I have been having numerous issues with the electrical on this car including the common tail light epidemic of 2001... I bought a new led rear light assembly and then the day after installing that the front passenger seat wont move forward know. Fuses are fine, so I pulled the control assembly apart and messed with it a bit and eventually got it to work again but that only lasted a day or two. Anyone have any experience with this? Or know where I can at least pickup a new part for it?

Just to clarify, it WILL move backward, but NOT forward? if true, then yes, probably the seat switch. if it doesn't move at all and you don't hear anything after pressing the switch, you'll want to check the connector at the motor to see if you get voltage when you press the switch...then go from there.

look for this part# 61308099072
used one on ebay for $15. or new one here:
Actuation unit right. BMW # 61308099072, 52108226310, 52108242818

Correct... everything else works except the forward motion on the seat. Thank you kindly for the part# that was a tremendous help. I found this one on ebay for $65 seems pretty reasonable.

BMW E46 Passenger Seat Actuation Unit Basic Switch Control Unit 61318099072 | eBay

if you are buying used off ebay, why not this one?
BMW Electric Seat Switch Right E46 323i 325i 328i 330i CI XI M3 x5 61308099072 | eBay

Because apparently your way better at this than me lol... Never came up in my search. I just ordered that one though, couldn't pass up $20. Thank you for all your help, you saved me money and a headache! Good man!

you're welcome. I just did a google search for the part number and that ebay listing was the first result.