BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 E92 Switch Seat Adjusting Front Right O/S 6936980

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Genuine BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 E91 E92 Front Right O/S Electric Seat Adjustment Switch – 6936980

Genuine BMW used front right electric seat adjustment control switch, suitable for selected BMW 1 Series and 3 Series vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable seats with memory function.

This switch is mounted to the front seat and allows the occupant to operate the electric seat adjustment functions, sending the required commands to the seat electronics and adjustment motors.

BMW Short Part Number: 6936980

BMW OE Number: 61316936980

Replacement / Superseding Number: 61319275070

Replacement Short Number: 9275070

Part Type: Electric Seat Adjustment Switch / Seat Control Switch

Position: Front Right

Vehicle Side: Right / O/S

Application: Electrically Adjustable Seat with Memory

BMW Equipment Option: S459A – Electric Seat Adjustment with Memory

Manufacturer: BMW

Condition: Used Genuine BMW Part

COMPATIBILITY

BMW catalogue information confirms 61316936980 / 6936980 across multiple BMW E-generation applications equipped with the appropriate electric memory-seat configuration. (Hubauer-Shop)

BMW 1 Series E81 – 3 Door

• Selected E81 models

• Including selected 116i / 118i / 120i / 120d / 123d and other applications

• Electric memory-seat specification dependent

BMW 1 Series E87 – 5 Door

• Selected E87 and E87 LCI models

• Petrol and diesel applications

• Electric memory-seat specification dependent

BMW 3 Series E90 – Saloon

• Selected E90 and E90 LCI applications

• Petrol and diesel models

• Electric memory-seat specification dependent

BMW 3 Series E91 – Touring / Estate

• Selected E91 and E91 LCI applications

• Petrol and diesel models

• Electric memory-seat specification dependent

BMW 3 Series E92 – Coupé

• Selected E92 applications

• Including selected 320i / 320d / 325i / 325d / 330i / 330d / 335i / 335d applications depending on production date and equipment

• Electric memory-seat specification dependent

BMW catalogue data for the E92 335i, for example, specifically lists 61316936980 as the front-right seat adjustment switch. (eStore Central)

The same OE family was also used on selected E82, E84 X1 and E89 Z4 applications, although compatibility must be checked against the original switch and vehicle specification. (Hubauer-Shop)

RIGHT-HAND DRIVE / POSITION INFORMATION

This part is the FRONT RIGHT seat adjustment switch.

For a UK right-hand-drive vehicle, the right-hand front seat is normally the driver’s seat.

Therefore, on applicable UK RHD BMW vehicles this can be described as:

Driver’s Front Right O/S Electric Seat Adjustment Switch

However, BMW parts are catalogued according to their physical front-right position, so buyers should always confirm the seat position and original part number rather than relying solely on “driver” or “passenger” terminology.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The 61316936980 / 6936980 switch forms part of the BMW electric seat adjustment system.

Depending on the exact seat configuration, it can provide control inputs for functions including:

• Seat forward / backward adjustment

• Seat height adjustment

• Seat base angle / tilt adjustment

• Backrest angle adjustment

• Associated electric seat positioning functions

• Integration with the driver’s memory-seat system

The switch sends the driver’s adjustment requests to the relevant seat electronics, which then operate the appropriate electric adjustment motors.

ELECTRIC MEMORY SEAT SYSTEM INFORMATION

BMW parts information associates this switch with vehicles equipped with:

S459A / 459 – Seat Adjustment, Electric, With Memory

The memory-seat system allows electrically adjusted seating positions to be stored and recalled.

This switch is an input/control component within the system and should not be confused with the separate seat control module/ECU or individual seat adjustment motors.

PART NUMBER / SUPERSESSION INFORMATION

Original BMW OE Number:

61316936980

Short Number:

6936980

BMW subsequently replaced this number with:

61319275070

Short number:

9275070

BMW parts information specifically identifies 61319275070 as replacing 61316936980. (Schmiedmann)

This makes the following numbers useful for buyer searches:

6936980

61316936980

9275070

61319275070

COMMON SYMPTOMS / REASONS FOR REPLACEMENT

Replacement may be required due to:

• Electric seat adjustment not responding

• One or more adjustment directions not operating

• Intermittent seat adjustment

• Damaged or broken adjustment buttons

• Internal switch failure

• Worn switch contacts

• Physical damage to the seat controls

• Damaged electrical connector

• Replacement during electric seat refurbishment

• Existing switch damaged during seat removal or repair

IMPORTANT DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION

A non-working electric seat does not automatically mean the adjustment switch is faulty.

Before replacing the switch, check:

• Seat fuses / power supply

• Seat wiring loom

• Electrical connectors underneath the seat

• Seat control module

• Individual adjustment motors

• Ground connections

• Wiring damaged or trapped by seat movement

• Diagnostic fault codes where applicable

If only one particular adjustment direction has stopped working while other electric seat functions remain operational, the switch or corresponding motor/wiring should be investigated.

INSTALLATION

The switch is fitted to the front right electric seat assembly and connects to the existing seat wiring.

Installation generally involves removal of the relevant seat trim/control panel to access the switch and electrical connector.

Care should be taken when working around the seat because BMW front seats can contain airbag, seat-belt pretensioner and other SRS electrical connections.

Correct BMW repair procedures should be followed.

PROGRAMMING / CODING

Programming Required: Normally No

Coding Required: Normally No

A like-for-like replacement 6936980 / 61316936980 seat adjustment switch normally does not require programming because the switch itself is primarily a control/input device.

If electric memory seats are being retrofitted to a vehicle that was not originally equipped with them, additional wiring, modules and vehicle coding may be required.

IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY NOTE

Before purchasing, please compare:

6936980

61316936980

Also compatible/superseding references:

9275070

61319275070

Please also compare:

• Front right seat position

• Electrical connector

• Connector pin configuration

• Switch/button layout

• Electric seat specification

• Memory-seat equipment

• Vehicle production date

• Listing photographs

Do not rely solely on E81 / E87 / E90 / E91 / E92 model identification.

BMW used different seat adjustment switches depending on the seat type, vehicle equipment, production date and electrical configuration.

Matching the OE number and connector configuration with the original part is strongly recommended.

CONDITION

Used Genuine BMW Part.

Normal cosmetic marks and signs of previous installation may be present.

Please inspect all listing photographs carefully for the exact switch, buttons, electrical connector, part numbers and overall condition.

Ideal genuine BMW replacement for repairing the front right / driver’s electric memory-seat adjustment system on a compatible BMW 1 Series E81/E87 or BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92.