- Nick at Pelican Parts. Give our parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. You should have the airbag warning lamp diagnosed by someone with a code reader, or buy the code reader shown here (I believe there are separate versions that work with various E39 models). - Nick at Pelican Parts. The cylinder bores were trashed. Cheers, This tool should work: https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/101P/POR_101P_PRJ083_pg1.htm - Nick at Pelican Parts. Define fuel problems? Turning off the engine and restarting causes the light to go off. But if you turn the visor light on, the airbag light will brighten and then the system works as normal. If you did and it returns, check the connector for the airbag. My mechanic said that the fuel lines that run the length of the car may be leaking ever so slightly and causing the emissions error. Hi Wayne, thanks for your reply. My 1997 Z3 has had the entire SRS system replaced - piece by piece. Then turn the car on and off, and see what codes reappear. Unplug the battery of your BMW If changing your light control settings is not the issue, and you find yourself with the lights on even when you turn off your vehicle, then the next step is to unplug your battery. Indicates that the engine oil life is full and the oil change time has come. please help i took to german mechanic shop and they charged me $100 just to run it and get the codes and said it will be another$400 to tell me what the actual problem is.. NOT TO FIX IT.. Charged me 350 to replace it and has not helped. Could not clear code. The duration of the light varies. Same code with two different code readers. Site design / logo 2023 Stack Exchange Inc; user contributions licensed under CC BY-SA. took 12V cirect to actual pump which showed the pump works but then now the car wont start. I've removed the base of the steering column, the Air Bag Sensor Control Unit is rubbing on the steering wheel, appears to have a screw missing, I replaced it and of course it doesn't make a differenceI am truly not sure where to start 1st? - Wayne at Pelican Parts. Instead, it prepares the cabin for impact to reduce the chance of serious injury should it occur. While I'm not completely sure with the BMW E46, modern cars have all sorts of safety mechanisms that shut of fuel and other systems if it senses that the car has been in an accident. Used several times more on the wife's X3 than mine though :-, You may not be able to access the advanced codes. It's a bandaid for the problem, and there's some incorrect information on the site too. Dwane . I would check the airbag control module for fault codes. Does this work on E39 2001? You must stop and check your vehicle safely. Your vehicle is listed here: https://www.peakeresearch.com/manuals/FCX3-manual%201.0%20NA.pdf The orange and yellow warning lights are not critical for safety, but it means that something is wrong and should be resolved as soon as possible. Then check the transmission ECM for fault codes. While the light is on I can read for codes and there are none present. I could hear no untoward sounds at all, but when I went in for the 180k timing belt change I had them borescope the engine. Please help, My #34 is on with OPT in the center of the signal, what is the signal mean and how do I reset it so the signal will disappear? So it can add anger to driving. Wish it was something simple, reading does not say anymore. I have a 2000 323i, I reset my airbag light with a snap-on tool, the light came back five hours later. We don't have your model in the US. 2003 325i BMW, No, the battery should be disconnected. What fault code are you trying to remedy? Update your vehicle. If the four-wheel drive warning sign on the instrument cluster and the 4WD lamp are on, there may be a malfunction in the system. Sounds like a faulty module. Anyone have any ideas? Must be a electronic sensor and no way to check it with a multimeter. They can figure out what part or repair kit you need. . I change control unit for SRS System passenger seat sensor, and use reset tool to clear error code, but airbag light still on?? I would confirm powers and ground are good to the module. Can I change which outlet on a circuit has the GFCI reset switch? I order and replace the sway bar links and rear shocks myself. Move the interior light switch to off. if one of them is failing to connect due to crud it will cause the lamp to light - clean them out with switch cleaner, also check if voltage appears on the pins with a meter. - Nick at Pelican Parts. I think mines could be the seat belt or having a loose front bumper how do I determine which one is causing it? It's quite long. SRS modules do fail. The pads are new, and I recently changed out the master cylinder, bled the brake lines, and the brakes work beautifully. Noticed you sell one for around $500.00 much cheaper than the $1450 the dealership charges. BMW All Wheel Drive Warning Light; If this instrument cluster warning symbol illuminates, it indicates a problem with the AWD system. thanks, Give our parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. Click here to create an account and register. Open Today! I removed my seats to fix the dreaded twisting seats in the E-39. Everything has been fixed except for the airbag and seatbelt light. I'm guessing that the Autarky Capacitor is internal to the controller unit, and that this fault indicates a faulty controller? The bag itself could be faulty or a connection. I have an airbag warning light on. In my case it was just barely supplying enough to keep the light off in normal driving. Have you ever heard of the SRS light not illuminating at all? Auto-Ersatz- & -Reparaturteile / Antriebsteile & Getriebe frs Auto / 167.08. I was so relieved that finally this issue w/b off my plate. Quite frankly I am the only person who over uses the car with no passengers Is there any way to bypass this ?? Replaced airbag fuses twice but they continue to blow out. Thank you for your response, the seat sensor is under the seat passenger side, not inside the seat. I stopped at a red lite and without warning my car died. When I start the car, the check light starts blinking. My car is BMW 325i 2001. We appreciate it. I have a 99 323i. (P). Those Peake code re-setters don't list any for the older cars like mine. I changed the passenger front regulator and never unplugged the airbag. Any Ideas ? However, this can take you as far as the service. Thank you. I have put about 2,000 miles on it with no other power related issues. My BMW 320i windows are not winding up or down. You will need a BMW scan tool to clear the fault. In turn, electric motors tighten or tighten the front seat belts in preparation for a possible accident. You also might want to try reseating the connectors that attach to the SRS computer / controller. Lights are on with the vehicle off and key removed? Thanks for the help! I use the peake tool and it flashes E and 10. when I clear the code the tool flashes E and 11. 6-) Indicates that any of the parking, brake, rear fog, signal, interior lighting or license plate lamps are faulty. Not saying I'm stupid, but even if it costs me $135 for them to do it works for me, and I'm not stuck with a tool I'll never use again. Any help is appreciated. I haven't used it, so can't offer advice from experience. The light is on aswell. is there a tool similar to this that will help me diagnose the problem? - Nick at Pelican Parts, hi, i got a 2008 bmw x3, the problem is the airbag will work sometimes and then they wont work??? Can you use the VAR 1NF inplace of a 2xJCX. - Nick at Pelican Parts. I took the seat out just to clean and put it back. Any ideas. What could be the most likely cause for this problem? The monitor states there is an issue with the airbag. Let's focus on that. The most important warning lamps are the low engine oil warning lamp and the coolant warning lamp, which are illuminated in red. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Hopefully, it's as easy as simply resetting the lamp, and there's nothing actually wrong with the system. The tool is easy to use and is designed to clear the codes. - Wayne at Pelican Parts. Before this problem started, I had the following alarms on the dashboard; DSC, ABS, then later Air bag and DBC. Motor oil too thin? While waiting, all the warning display lights started flickering and then power went dead. I have seen them cause all sort of similar problems. Sunday the battery died again but I was able to jump it. - Nick at Pelican Parts. . I need help/advice PLEASE! Happy New Year! The fault codes for the bags, I would address those once the internal ECU fault is dealt with. I would get the SRS tool and see what the problem is yourself - I don't tend to trust the dealer on issues like these. One of the reasons why your coolant light may be on is because your vehicle is actually low on coolant, and there could be an underlying problem that needs to be addressed immediately. Regards, I would see if someone can pull codes from the Transmission. Brian Knoblauch in the comments below points out that a faulty oil pump can also cause the oil pressure to drop. My first thought was the bag itself so just ordered and installed a new one. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Now I got the air bag light, I have to put the passengers seat back in don't I? I ran out of gas. Otherwise, you're just randomly guessing. I need advice. It makes common sense that a bad passenger seat belt switch would not turn off the driver's side airbag. I would start by scanning the control unit for fault codes. - Nick at Pelican Parts. HEllo I Have a 2006 BMW 325i, I have the break and airbag light on? Any ideas? This version of Pre Sense does not help the driver avoid collision. The Otto's BMW Service Department is here to help, because nothing is more important than your safety. But also realised it didn't. The problem has not been repaired. I think this tool has spotty coverage after 2003. Try unplugging each item and seeing if the fuse blows, do this until you find the cause. My guess is that the seat occupancy mat sensor is bad because the light went on during a trip when my wife had to turn around and kneel on the seat in order to get something from the convertable top storage area. 31-) This warning light is only available on automatic transmission vehicles. but airbag light is still on. Typically, the light is seen when the system intervenes to maintain traction. You can read the specific code using the code reader featured in this article: https://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/Mult-Air_Bag_Lamp/Mult-Air_Bag_Lamp.htm. After 20 minutes it came back on and the overhead courtesy light started to fade on and off, some time later the radio began to go on and offthe car is running fine otherwise what's up ? Tempted to make a new ground to the chassis between the 2 sensor from one of the ground lines if both sensor grounds as still connected. Dealer wants 900 for new airbag. Front Side Marker Light, Genuine BMW - E30 M3. If not handled, the Check Engine Light will also be on. I have a 2002 325ci convertible and airbag light is on ? Regards Pav, Radio on but no sound may be an amplifier problem. Serious trouble or fault indicators My 44 is on. E83, Yes, the Peake Research tool (which we sell in the catalog) should work for your car. Heated seat does not work. Hi I have BMW 316i 1996 all of a sudden with no apparent reason air bag warning light came on and stays on while horn has stopped working at the same time. Wiring diagram show 2 wires on plug but mine has 3 wires as do the sensors. - Wayne at Pelican Parts, I have BMW 325ci 2003 model. Then try to clear the fault code. The airbag computer can be annoying to diagnose. BMW 1995 318i. My trouble codes are: 11 - Supply Voltage 13 - Fault Lamp 47 - Control Unit Fault, signal track M1 48 - Control Unit Fault, signal track M2, This sounds like a faulty control unit. Any ideas? Any idea how much that would cost? If the lights that are illuminated in red do not go out after the vehicle has started working, this indicates that there is a malfunction in your vehicle and it is recommended that you do not use your vehicle.