the seat sensor is located under the bottom of the seat cushion, buy a new one plug it in reset the airbag light, if the light is still there then your seat occupancy mat is bad and need's to replace, now that's a tuff job you will have to remove the seat from the car take the cushion apart replace the seat occupancy mat, it can be done i did mine.jwm5. 3010 posts · Joined 2006. #5 · Jul 18, 2008. all e46 seats will fit. As far as newer/older/other model, they may fit but you will probably have to do custom wiring to get the electronics to work. Go M3 seats if you can find a set that you can afford. I would love a set of M3 seats for my wagon.Here's what you should do to make sure you get to sit exactly where you want when flying. Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here....F30 (02tiE30E34E55E46) E46 M3 Seats fit in the reg E46 and so do the Z4 ans Z4M Seats with no modification, E36 Vaders require some modification to work properly. Originally Posted by bigdog68. The day I find my E30 M3 will be the day that all is well in my world.E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope, Inc. Content on E46 Fanatics Forum is generated by its users. E46 Fanatics Forum is not in any way affiliated with Bayerische Motoren Werks AG VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, CanadaThe M3 seats should already have the heating elements installed. I have a PDF copy of the E46 refrofit instructions for installing heated seats and the elements are not included in the kit, just the wiring. The install says to "plug the elements in to the wiring..." Which suggests they may already be there.Measure the distance between the bolts holding the seat rails to the floor of your E46 seats, and confirm that the e36 have the same spacing. Then I would confirm that all of the electrical connectors (heated, power, etc) are the same on both seats. If that's all good, I can't see there being a problem. Good luck. Reply Quote.948 posts · Joined 2003. #10 · Jul 31, 2015. I love my cloth interior, with manual heated seats. 1. You don't slide around during spirited driving. 2. Manual seats are considerably lighter, and once you set your seat you never move it anyways. 3. Cool in summer, warm in winter, not the other way round.More About Interior Seat Parts From high-tech to low-tech, we stock seat parts, including seat sensors, seat motors, seat drives, seat cushions, seat trim, seat switches, and accessory storage trays. Maintain seat comfort and function with quality parts and accessories that are sure to fit right and look great.But looked cool. Lear is one of the main suppliers for the E46 and the X series cars/SAV's. They have a plant just outside the BMW one in Spartanburg to supply "Just In Time" supply for the production. Often the name Recaro seat is used to generalize a "sport seat", tantamount to Jello (brand name) when the product is actually gelatin.Racing Seats for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005) If you are participating in autocross or track days, a proper drivers seat is key to solid performance and keeping your spine in proper alignment. Turner carries adjustable sport seats for the street and occasional HPDE driver as well as FIA homologated endurance racing buckets for serious competition.wonkydonkey wrote: ↑ Wed Jun 17, 2020 3:09 pm I swapped E46 M3 seats into my 2003 E85 that was originally equipped with electric heated memory seats. Swap the rails over and they're plug and play, and my M3 seats had the inflatable bolsters and inflatable lumbar support. I found the M3 seats to be noticeably higher, but am kicking myself a bit for not taking measurements so as to be able to ...Seat belt laws met with protests and opposition in the 1980s, when they were introduced. 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Manual seats are considerably lighter, and once you set your seat you never move it anyways. 3. Cool in summer, warm in winter, not the other way round.930 posts · Joined 2015. #5 · Apr 4, 2017. e46 m3 seats with the adjustable side bolsters work pretty good for me, and I'm a small person. but you're right they can be pricey. i haven't seen or read anything about modifying the stock seats, but if you find out that would be cool. Aftermarket seats are always an option.Quote: Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD. i had headroom issue in my e46 also with sunroof. i pulled my slider on my recaro and also the headliner and sunroof. now have tons of room. created probably 3 inches clearance above my head and moved the seat down an inch or so without the slider.33 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Apr 28, 2013. Hey. Noticed on my new car the power seat wouldn't move forward or back. Closer look revealed a butt splice in a wire that had come disconnected again. Need to pull the seat to re-splice the wire. Unfortunately the seat is over top of the rear bolts to pull the seat. Is there a way to manually move ...E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope, Inc. Content on E46 Fanatics Forum is generated by its users. E46 Fanatics Forum is not in any way affiliated with Bayerische Motoren Werks AG VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, CanadaApr 15, 2011 · My Cars. Bmw 323i coupe 1985. E46 seats into e30. has anyone one done it before? i bought a pair of leather sports seats from a e46 coupe the other day and i need to get the rail's engineered to fit in to my 323i coupe. it'd didn't come with the loom thing so don't know how I'm going to hook that up, but i guess I'll work something out.My e36 sport seats have taken a beating, so I want to replace them with seats from an e46. Can this be done? Sure. It's just a question of how much work you want to put into to it. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.173 posts · Joined 2006. #7 · Sep 5, 2009. Lets try again... Picked up the seats cheap from another e46fanatics member! Total spend is $400 including the switches. I recall the kit being in the $500's, unless i am way off.. The new seats came with the bolster support as well. Gray 2004 330CI ZHP. Like.The OEM replacement cover comes complete with heated seat panel. The leatherette version cost about $260 at BavAuto. You will need to move 4 wire rods from the old cover. The edge of the driver's seat bottom is a common wear point and also a look at the pulled out seat cover at the end of the job. hat go away on driving.Home. Forums. E46 Forums. E46 General. e46 sport seats in my e36!!! check it out. Jump to Latest Follow. 20K views 10 replies 6 participants last post by …The E39 seats aren't really buckets, like the E46 coupe, but they are more than the E46 sedan. Take the seats out of your sister's car and see if you can stuff them into yours. If they fit, you have your answer. The coupe seats won't fit because of the side bolsters in relation to the rear door. Here are some comparison picks: E39 rear seats:When attending a live event, the seating experience can make all the difference. At The Canyon Montclair, a popular entertainment venue in California, they understand the importanc...My leather seats feel like they are 20 year old vinyl they're so dry. I know i have leather as i have the sport package with sport seats and have double checked for the folded seams and what not. ... E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope, Inc. Content on E46 Fanatics Forum is …E46 sport seats are different than E36 sport seats -- kinda sounded like that might be one of your questions. In E36 M3s I have seen sport seats like the ones I have in my sport package 328is and I have seen vaders. As near as I can tell the M3 sport seats and non-M3 sport seats are the same thing. There are also non-sport seats without deep ...I am trying to figure out the wiring pins in the 25 pin connector under the seat in my 2005 330ci front seats. The fat Red wire is +12v (Pin 13) and the fat Brown wire (Pin 14) is ground and all power seat function works. ... E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope, Inc. Content on E46 ...Racing Seat Mounts for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005) Clear BMW chassis. No seat is complete without the proper mounting hardware. 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You really don't want an aftermarket cover as the cost of replacing it alone is probably more than a used seat. Just saying. (Also, new seat cover, you probably won't keep your seat heater ...The one thing I can't find any information on is the wiring for the E46 seats. They all use this big "community" connector. I'll only be using 4 or 5 wires off of it for the retro fit. Power, Ground, Seat Belt Switch Wire #1 and Seat Belt Switch Wire #2, possibly a 2nd ground for the seat belt switch but probably not.There are three circuits in the seats that will trigger the airbag light. Occupancy sensor (Passenger only), Tensioner (pyrotechnic), and a microswitch in the buckle receptacle. ... A forum community dedicated to BMW E46, E90, and F30 owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about M performance, turbo kits, engine swaps, builds ...When attending a live event, the seating experience can make all the difference. At The Canyon Montclair, a popular entertainment venue in California, they understand the importanc...Theres anchors behind the rear passenger seats cover by plastic cap. Take those off, and you'll see it. Theres 4 of them. For side belts, get an eye hook and nut and run it through the side bracket mount for the seats. For the front belt, try to fab up something since theres a cross bar on the mounts.Unplug your battery. Wait 15 minutes (so you don't get an airbag error). Look for the yellow/black plug underneath the seat and use something thin to pull out the clasp on the right or left side (depending on which side). The clasp pulls out perhaps an inch straight to the side.New seats $ 4000 hmmm. Recover / repair 2 front seats I think around. $ 400. Buy the complete interior if it's in good condition around $ 500 ( will have to haggle on price ) the rear seats on mine are perfect 😄 except one has a cigarette burn hole 😔 so also another thing to think about 🤔.Apr 19, 2008 · I've also got an opportunity to pick-up a good set of E46 M3 powered seats, as well as the wiring harness to the seats. Has anyone made this conversion, either of installing the power E46 seats and wiring them up successfully in the E36, or alternatively, somehow putting the E46 seats on the E36 manual bases? Thanks for the help.Cover. MSRP: $18.18. $14.66. Add To Cart. Genuine BMW Parts, the Right Choice. BMWPartsDeal .com offers the wholesale prices for genuine 2001 BMW 330Ci Coupe (E46) parts. Parts like Seat, Rear, Seat Frame are shipped directly from authorized BMW dealers and backed by the manufacturer's warranty. Parts fit for the following vehicle options.That is strange, because the seats themselves (cushions, diafragms etc) are identical. The only difference is the way they are operated. The only real difference is motorised back, plus optional motorised lumbar. The cushion is exactly the same. Even with adjustable width the materials and configuration is the same.Maybe a seat foam refresh would be your best option? I haven't spent a lot of long-distance time in an E46, but as others have suggested that might be a good option. Those seats require relatively little modification to fit, and mostly bolt right up. I think you have to relocate one of the mounting holes slightly, but fairly straight forward.65 posts · Joined 2016. #1 · Feb 24, 2016. After months of driving with an unbearable squeak coming from my drivers seat. I have finally found the culprit, it turns out not to be the seat at all but the inside mechanism of the seatbelt buckle itself. 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I got one of those for my dad's '76 Mercedes 240d (the lumbar support in his seats are really bad and worn) and his ...payam972 said: isnt the e39 M5 sport seat sporty like that too? price is a big factor. e46 seats can be bought on ebay for $400-500, and it sell all the time on ebay. Once in while, you'll find m5 seats and they are usually 700-1200 depend on condition. I think I'll save a little wieght on e46 seats too, but that's not the main reason. Reply.or Best Offer. Free 4 day shipping. BMW 330ci 325ci 323ci 328ci E46 SEAT KIT GERMAN VINYL FRNT UPHOLSTERY KIT 99-05. Brand New. $625.00. zoomzoomzoom-ing (4,317) 100%. Buy It Now. +$39.99 shipping. ⭐01-03 BMW 325CI 330CI E46 CONVERTIBLE SPORT FRONT RH LH POWER SEATS OEM LOT2311.Measure the distance between the bolts holding the seat rails to the floor of your E46 seats, and confirm that the e36 have the same spacing. Then I would confirm that all of the electrical connectors (heated, power, etc) are the same on both seats. If that's all good, I can't see there being a problem. Good luck. Reply Quote.#1 · Jul 27, 2016. Hey all, I've been trying to research swapping the leather from one front seat to the other, and couldn't find anything promising. I've had my M3 for a little bit now, …thats a lil ghetto and would prevent person riding in that seat using the seatbelt.Remember, a convertible front seat is equipped with a headrest with integrated seatbelt mechanism. There is no B-pillar housing the seatbelt. 2004 e46 330ci convertible 6spd manual Sport (non ZHP) white/grey - summer runabout. 2012 e70 x5 x35d Sport …But looked cool. Lear is one of the main suppliers for the E46 and the X series cars/SAV's. They have a plant just outside the BMW one in Spartanburg to supply "Just In Time" supply for the production. Often the name Recaro seat is used to generalize a "sport seat", tantamount to Jello (brand name) when the product is actually gelatin.Torx 50 Socket. Torx 25 Socket. 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I wanted to get some used M3 seats, but I need a plan B since these are rare in Europe. Two used sets I can find, one is $2500 and one that was just sold for $2000.7456 posts · Joined 2012. #6 · Jan 25, 2022. I wouldn't think so, as the 'vert seat has a lot of extra structure in the upper for. the seat belt anchor point and integrated motorized headrest, etc. The seats on the parts 'vert were trashed comprehensively, so I took them. apart for 'fun'- I forget the exact number, but they're about 85 lbs a ...Bimarco is a pretty well respected name in Europe, but just getting started in the US. These are the best seats I could find for a tall/big driver without spending big money on Racetech's or one of the higher price Cobra's. ... A forum community dedicated to BMW E46, E90, and F30 owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about M ...No, they won't work. The E46 seats have a much taller base than the E85/86, so you're sitting too high. BlackSapphireZ over in Bimmerforums swapped them into his car as a lark a while back. Like. T. Topshelf Discussion starter. 614 posts · Joined 2006. #5 · May 5, 2009. Thanks man.Jan 24, 2022 · 7456 posts · Joined 2012. #6 · Jan 25, 2022. I wouldn't think so, as the 'vert seat has a lot of extra structure in the upper for. the seat belt anchor point and integrated motorized headrest, etc. The seats on the parts 'vert were trashed comprehensively, so I took them. apart for 'fun'- I forget the exact number, but they're about 85 lbs a ...Jan 24, 2022 · 7456 posts · Joined 2012. #6 · Jan 25, 2022. I wouldn't think so, as the 'vert seat has a lot of extra structure in the upper for. the seat belt anchor point and integrated motorized headrest, etc. The seats on the parts 'vert were trashed comprehensively, so I took them. apart for 'fun'- I forget the exact number, but they're about 85 lbs a ...n2Bimmer said: will the 330 or m3 seats fit a 325 sedan. 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Full kit contains: 1x Base Frame ...948 posts · Joined 2003. #10 · Jul 31, 2015. I love my cloth interior, with manual heated seats. 1. You don't slide around during spirited driving. 2. Manual seats are considerably lighter, and once you set your seat you never move it anyways. 3. Cool in summer, warm in winter, not the other way round.Maybe a seat foam refresh would be your best option? I haven't spent a lot of long-distance time in an E46, but as others have suggested that might be a good option. Those seats require relatively little modification to fit, and mostly bolt right up. I think you have to relocate one of the mounting holes slightly, but fairly straight forward.