B0625
Recirculation Door Actuator Circuit
1996-1999 BMW 318i E36 1.9L I4 M44
Low SeverityBodyGeneric (SAE)
Description
Malfunction in the HVAC recirculation door actuator. This door switches between outside air and recirculated cabin air.
Symptoms
- Cannot switch to recirculation mode
- Recirculation button unresponsive
- Outside odors entering cabin in recirc mode
- Clicking noise near glove box
Common Causes
- Faulty recirc actuator
- Door binding
- Actuator gear stripped
- Wiring issue
Diagnostic Steps
- Test recirc actuator operation
- Check door movement
- Inspect actuator gears
- Test wiring
- Scan HVAC codes
Repair Notes
Replace recirculation door actuator.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
- B0012Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
- B0013Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
B0625 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code B0625 mean on a 1996-1999 BMW 318i E36?
B0625 stands for "Recirculation Door Actuator Circuit". Malfunction in the HVAC recirculation door actuator. This door switches between outside air and recirculated cabin air.
What are the symptoms of B0625 on a BMW 318i E36?
Common symptoms of B0625 include: Cannot switch to recirculation mode, Recirculation button unresponsive, Outside odors entering cabin in recirc mode, Clicking noise near glove box.
What causes B0625 on a 1996-1999 BMW 318i E36?
Common causes of B0625 include: Faulty recirc actuator, Door binding, Actuator gear stripped, Wiring issue.