1999 2.8L Z3 Passenger seat blowing fuses on the seat motor circuit

Ancient Brewer

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British Zeds
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Dulverton
Model of Z
Z3 2.8 Roadster
Can anyone help an old fool test the seat adjustment switch on a Z3 2.8 1999 model (I believe US Manufactured and exported to Japan before ending up with me in 2019 in UK) ) . I have removed the offending passenger sport seat ( Blows fuse instantly new one installed) . Ive put 12 volts through the motors directly and they're fine. I've dismantled the switch and can't see anything burnt to or potentially shorting but if I put the switch in line it instantly trips my s12 v supply so I suspect something is up with the switch . However before launching off to buy a replacement switch and seat loom can anyone tell me how to specifically test the switch and/or the relay which is the other possible culprit. I have a multimeter but no knowledge how to use it to test the switch etc when no power is being connected , or is that impossible?
N.B. All wires seem to test intact and visually look undamaged.
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Shelly

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