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The driver's power seat switch has stopped working on my wife's '99 Z3 coupe. I have a used replacement switch but started looking around on the 'net about replacing it--wow-- a lot of warnings about what to do, not do , disconnect etc. I am wondering if I can do it by myself. Also, assuming the seat has to be removed and since the switch will not work at all, how do I even move the seat to expose the bolts at the front and rear of the tracks?

Edited by XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX on 7/31/2008 at 9:23 PM

Submitted: 479 days and 6 hours ago.
Category: BMW
Value: $20
Status: CLOSED
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1999 coupe

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purchased a replacement seat switch

Posted by Wesley 479 days and 3 hours ago.

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Hello, have you checked your fuses? These switched don't fail very often. Does the passenger seat work? Let me know. Thanks.

478 days and 20 hours ago.

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Reply to Wesley's Post: Yes, I checked the fuses-they are OK and the passenger seat does work. Thanks!

Posted by Wesley 478 days and 9 hours ago.

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It looks like you will have to remove the seat the replace the switch. Are you able to get a wrench under to remove the bolts. If you are limited on your space you will have to lift the seat as you remove the bolts. Let me know is you run into any issues Thanks

476 days and 17 hours ago.

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Thanks Wesley. OK-it does look like I can get a wrench under there even though the seat will not move up or back. My real concern is what to unplug, disconnect etc. when I start this project. Battery lead? Key in or out? Can you help me thru this if I tackle it?

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It is not necessary to disconnect the battery or the key is not an issue. Once the seat is up just unplug the wires. Be careful not to pull any of the wires out of the connectors. Let me know how it goes. Thanks

Expert: Wesley
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Answered: 8/3/2008

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Servicing and Repairing BMW's exclusively for 20 years. Previous owner of Independent repair shops.

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