Disturbing Airbag Warning Lamp - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

b7051 · 09-23-2006, 11:54 AM

Could you guys tell me which of the TSB's, are the following images referring to? This happens when I have a passenger in the front seat. It's starting to annoy please

(a) 720906 Airbag warning lamp, FC93EB or
(b) 721005 Airbag warning lamp, FC93B4 and/or 93A8

nyc3r · 09-24-2006, 05:46 PM

I've seen this once and it was because the passenger wasn't wearing seatbelt.

b7051 · 09-25-2006, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc3r

I've seen this once and it was because the passenger wasn't wearing seatbelt.

For me, the seat belt warning light now comes on even if the passenger had put on the seat belt.

yamazaho · 09-25-2006, 01:12 AM

Hey man, you seem to have the EXACT problem as mine... My airbag signal goes off as long as the passanger seat is occupied, and a lotta time it goes off even there's no one on that seat. Both the airbag signal AND the seat belt signal come on when you start the engine, and after driving for like 2 minutes, the airbag signal goes off but the seat belt signal stays on. So if this sounds like your problem, have your car sent to the dealer man. My dealer checked it and told me that it's because the seat mat sensor (or something like that) has gone bad and they need to order the part straight from Germany. It's gonna take them two weeks before they get it.....

It's annoying man, I sure love to get rid of that problem. So hopefully you will be able to solve yours ASAP....

b7051 · 09-25-2006, 04:02 PM

Thanks for the scoop. I thought it was just mine. We'll see how the dealer here in Spain will treat my US spec 325 when I go in for service. I hope that this is included in the warranty and registering somewhere in the car's memory. I appreciate the help.

matt20043.0 · 09-26-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by yamazaho

Hey man, you seem to have the EXACT problem as mine... My airbag signal goes off as long as the passanger seat is occupied, and a lotta time it goes off even there's no one on that seat. Both the airbag signal AND the seat belt signal come on when you start the engine, and after driving for like 2 minutes, the airbag signal goes off but the seat belt signal stays on. So if this sounds like your problem, have your car sent to the dealer man. My dealer checked it and told me that it's because the seat mat sensor (or something like that) has gone bad and they need to order the part straight from Germany. It's gonna take them two weeks before they get it.....

It's annoying man, I sure love to get rid of that problem. So hopefully you will be able to solve yours ASAP....

Exactly what was wrong with mine. Had to wait 2 weeks for part from Germany. Now works perfect.

nyc3r · 11-07-2006, 08:00 AM

guess that's the fix then... mine is now giving off warning if anyone sits in my front passenger seat... will be taking it in this week. I hope i don't have to wait two weeks for the part.

JIMD1709 · 11-07-2006, 06:19 PM

Mine was fixed two months ago. No issues since.

nyc3r · 11-07-2006, 06:20 PM

were they able to fix it the same day or did you have to bring the car back to them once they ordered/received the part.

///Matt · 11-07-2006, 08:16 PM

Sounds like a bad seat mat sensor (senses if there's a person in the pass seat, and what weight class they are in).

It's going to take a few days for them to fix this, because they PROBABLY won't have the part in stock. It's a whole new seat cushion, not including the leather/leatherette.

Matt

Driv3r · 11-07-2006, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Matt

Sounds like a bad seat mat sensor (senses if there's a person in the pass seat, and what weight class they are in).

It's going to take a few days for them to fix this, because they PROBABLY won't have the part in stock. It's a whole new seat cushion, not including the leather/leatherette.

Matt

Yea, i have that problem and it turns out to be a bad batch of seat mat sensors, but what i was told is that not only do they have to install it but program the new sensor and do a "retrofit"....this service place USUALLY knows what they are talking about and are a great bunch of guys but can you confirm this "retrofit"?

zzinco79 · 11-07-2006, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Matt

Sounds like a bad seat mat sensor (senses if there's a person in the pass seat, and what weight class they are in).

It's going to take a few days for them to fix this, because they PROBABLY won't have the part in stock. It's a whole new seat cushion, not including the leather/leatherette.

Matt

Under warrenty?

b7051 · 11-08-2006, 12:01 AM

You guys that are having similar problem, is your E90 a pre-September 2005 build?

///Matt · 11-08-2006, 04:28 AM

Yes, under warranty.

I don't beleive it needs programming/retrofit, but it DOES need to be activated via computer.

nyc3r · 11-08-2006, 07:13 AM

under warranty, mine is a july 06 build.

JIMD1709 · 11-08-2006, 08:54 AM

It is under warranty of course. On mine they replaced the whole bottom seat leather and all. I guess it's all one part. I noticed it right away, because it was new and very "dry". I had conditioned all the other leather, so it jumped right out at me.

mds82 · 11-08-2006, 11:06 AM

Same Problem with mine lately!!! september build on my 325xi.

ctgazer · 02-08-2007, 01:07 AM

yah, so i guess i have the same problem...just noticed it tonight...kinda didnt pay attention but guess i did see the light near the sun-roof light up everytime i put a bag on there...it says "passenger airbag off" when someone sits in it...isnt it supposed to be on opposed to it being lit when no one is in it? gotta make an appointment tomorrow now...sucky:mad: i hate being without my car

klinkerklu · 02-08-2007, 01:22 AM

Ours was fixed last month. (may '06 build)The car was in 2 days only. I didn't realize they had to replace the whole cushion tho until I sat in it and realized how much firmer the bottom was! Jeez they break down fast!

thissnsooosucks · 02-08-2007, 03:42 AM

i guess a good chunk of us have/had this problem. i've just kinda forgotten about it b/c it doesn't happen all the time.

nyc3r · 02-08-2007, 07:44 AM

bring it to the dealer and they'll replace the passenger side seat sensor and you're all good to go.

ctgazer · 02-08-2007, 11:56 AM

yah i got an appointment for next tuesday...they'll look at ti and give me a loaner....man i hope i got my car for valentines day

09-23-2006, 11:54 AM	#1
b7051 Chief Drives: 2006 325i TiAg Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Disturbing Airbag Warning Lamp Could you guys tell me which of the TSB's, are the following images referring to? This happens when I have a passenger in the front seat. It's starting to annoy please (a) 720906 Airbag warning lamp, FC93EB or (b) 721005 Airbag warning lamp, FC93B4 and/or 93A8 Attached Images
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11-08-2006, 11:06 AM	#17
mds82 Major General Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut Posts: 5,840 iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	Same Problem with mine lately!!! september build on my 325xi. __________________ 19" Breyton Race GTS Matt Grey, Eisenmann 4x70 Exhaust with SR Pipes. Vorsteiner Hood, Bilstein Shocks, CFEverywhere, mtec rear, Carbon Fiber Headlights

02-08-2007, 01:07 AM	#18
ctgazer Major General Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! Posts: 7,948 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	yah, so i guess i have the same problem...just noticed it tonight...kinda didnt pay attention but guess i did see the light near the sun-roof light up everytime i put a bag on there...it says "passenger airbag off" when someone sits in it...isnt it supposed to be on opposed to it being lit when no one is in it? gotta make an appointment tomorrow now...sucky:mad: i hate being without my car __________________

02-08-2007, 01:22 AM	#19
klinkerklu Respect my Authoritay Drives: 330xi ED Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SF Bay Posts: 223 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi ED [0.00]	Ours was fixed last month. (may '06 build)The car was in 2 days only. I didn't realize they had to replace the whole cushion tho until I sat in it and realized how much firmer the bottom was! Jeez they break down fast! __________________ 330xi \| 6-speed \| Sparkling Graphite \| Sport Package \| iPod Adapter\| BlackLines\| F1 Pinnacle 35%

02-08-2007, 03:42 AM	#20
thissnsooosucks noob saibot Drives: E90 jet black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pasadena & Arcadia Posts: 296 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i guess a good chunk of us have/had this problem. i've just kinda forgotten about it b/c it doesn't happen all the time. __________________

09-24-2006, 05:46 PM	#2
nyc3r Colonel Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,557 iTrader: (22)	I've seen this once and it was because the passenger wasn't wearing seatbelt.

09-25-2006, 01:12 AM	#4
yamazaho Wang D.D.S. Drives: 08' E70 X5, 12' E92 335is Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 6,637 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2006 325i [3.88]	Hey man, you seem to have the EXACT problem as mine... My airbag signal goes off as long as the passanger seat is occupied, and a lotta time it goes off even there's no one on that seat. Both the airbag signal AND the seat belt signal come on when you start the engine, and after driving for like 2 minutes, the airbag signal goes off but the seat belt signal stays on. So if this sounds like your problem, have your car sent to the dealer man. My dealer checked it and told me that it's because the seat mat sensor (or something like that) has gone bad and they need to order the part straight from Germany. It's gonna take them two weeks before they get it..... It's annoying man, I sure love to get rid of that problem. So hopefully you will be able to solve yours ASAP....

09-25-2006, 04:02 PM	#5
b7051 Chief Drives: 2006 325i TiAg Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the scoop. I thought it was just mine. We'll see how the dealer here in Spain will treat my US spec 325 when I go in for service. I hope that this is included in the warranty and registering somewhere in the car's memory. I appreciate the help.

11-07-2006, 08:00 AM	#7
nyc3r Colonel Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,557 iTrader: (22)	guess that's the fix then... mine is now giving off warning if anyone sits in my front passenger seat... will be taking it in this week. I hope i don't have to wait two weeks for the part.

11-07-2006, 06:19 PM	#8
JIMD1709 Captain Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 748 iTrader: (8)	Mine was fixed two months ago. No issues since.

11-07-2006, 06:20 PM	#9
nyc3r Colonel Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,557 iTrader: (22)	were they able to fix it the same day or did you have to bring the car back to them once they ordered/received the part.

11-07-2006, 08:16 PM	#10
///Matt United States Marine Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,749 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Sounds like a bad seat mat sensor (senses if there's a person in the pass seat, and what weight class they are in). It's going to take a few days for them to fix this, because they PROBABLY won't have the part in stock. It's a whole new seat cushion, not including the leather/leatherette. Matt

11-08-2006, 12:01 AM	#13
b7051 Chief Drives: 2006 325i TiAg Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	You guys that are having similar problem, is your E90 a pre-September 2005 build?

11-08-2006, 04:28 AM	#14
///Matt United States Marine Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,749 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Yes, under warranty. I don't beleive it needs programming/retrofit, but it DOES need to be activated via computer.

11-08-2006, 07:13 AM	#15
nyc3r Colonel Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,557 iTrader: (22)	under warranty, mine is a july 06 build.

11-08-2006, 08:54 AM	#16
JIMD1709 Captain Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 748 iTrader: (8)	It is under warranty of course. On mine they replaced the whole bottom seat leather and all. I guess it's all one part. I noticed it right away, because it was new and very "dry". I had conditioned all the other leather, so it jumped right out at me.

02-08-2007, 07:44 AM	#21
nyc3r Colonel Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,557 iTrader: (22)	bring it to the dealer and they'll replace the passenger side seat sensor and you're all good to go.

02-08-2007, 11:56 AM	#22
ctgazer Major General Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! Posts: 7,948 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	yah i got an appointment for next tuesday...they'll look at ti and give me a loaner....man i hope i got my car for valentines day __________________

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