Air Bag Warning light ON, How do I reset it? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

CobraMarty · 05-09-2011, 07:34 AM

Stupid me, when I was installing the power sport seats, I disconnected the battery(very important) and disconnected the seat cables and changed out the seats. I connected the drivers seat cable and in my rush to try the seats out, I forgot to plug in the passenger seat cable, and I reconnected the battery and got a air bag light.

I can not reset it with my reset tool. Who can reset this? Is the dealer the only one?

CobraMarty · 05-09-2011, 09:43 AM

All the air bag reset tools are only up to 2003. Does anyone know who makes one for 2007+?

index1489 · 05-09-2011, 10:38 AM

You can reset it with the BT Tool, indy shops should be able to do it, I had mine reset that way.

onebadmofo · 05-09-2011, 10:40 AM

Takes 5 seconds with INPA

CasperSYTFU · 05-09-2011, 11:29 AM

^ +1 for INPA if yours functions correctly.

CobraMarty · 05-09-2011, 01:35 PM

BT tools looks nice but at $287 is a little steep.

fdriller9 · 05-09-2011, 03:40 PM

Get the OBDII cable off eBay. It's $120 and you can code and do diagnostics.

NinTenTom · 05-16-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by onebadmofo

Takes 5 seconds with INPA

Can you elaborate on this process? I've only had experience with INPA in terms of testing if it sees the EU with the ignition/battery status lights on when coding my '11 Mini cooper S but that's about it. I usually go into NCS expert to start coding after that. I'd like to help my friend out who installed aftermarket seats who didn't get the module that costs $200 or something and was hoping NCS expert coding could disable the airbag warning light. Thanks!

onebadmofo · 05-16-2011, 07:27 PM

Choose your chassis, then go to Karro-something, go to airbag, press F4 to get error codes and F5 to clear them

NinTenTom · 07-13-2011, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onebadmofo

Choose your chassis, then go to Karro-something, go to airbag, press F4 to get error codes and F5 to clear them

Thanks! I just need to convince him that using INPA is safe now and won't make his car doa considering he's been out of warranty for a while.

CobraMarty · 07-13-2011, 07:14 AM

I bought a used BT cable. It worked easily.

325xi-06 · 03-13-2012, 06:14 PM

Thanks onebadmofo

VirtuousWolf · 05-22-2012, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CasperSYTFU

^ +1 for INPA if yours functions correctly.

What can be done if it's not functioning correctly??

The dealer said they "reset" mine but every time I start it, it comes back on right away. Not sure if they are actually resetting it or they are trying to get me to hand over 700 bucks to fix it so that I don't try to reset it on my own?

How do I even check to see if mine is faulty

Sorry about the zombie post

makkan00 · 05-22-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by VirtuousWolf

What can be done if it's not functioning correctly??

The dealer said they "reset" mine but every time I start it, it comes back on right away. Not sure if they are actually resetting it or they are trying to get me to hand over 700 bucks to fix it so that I don't try to reset it on my own?

How do I even check to see if mine is faulty

Sorry about the zombie post

You need to find out the cause?
What codes do you get?
You need to find those, sort out the cause, clear airbag light and you should be good to go really.

Coding@DetailAddict · 05-22-2012, 11:44 AM

They may in fact be clearing it but as makkan said, if the reason the code is there is because there is a fault in the airbag circuit and you haven't fixed it, it will not go away.

05-09-2011, 07:34 AM	#1
CobraMarty Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 488 iTrader: (5)	Air Bag Warning light ON, How do I reset it? Stupid me, when I was installing the power sport seats, I disconnected the battery(very important) and disconnected the seat cables and changed out the seats. I connected the drivers seat cable and in my rush to try the seats out, I forgot to plug in the passenger seat cable, and I reconnected the battery and got a air bag light. I can not reset it with my reset tool. Who can reset this? Is the dealer the only one? __________________ 2007 328xi E92 Coupe // 6 MT-Crimson Red, Black Interior, Brushed Silver Trim//Sport Seats//BMW Perf. SW Alcantara//CF Roof, Front Lip, Trunk Lip Spoilers//18" 197, F-5mm, R-15mm Spacers//Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads//MGP Red Caliper Covers//BMW Alarm System//BMW CF Perf. Strut Brace//LUX H8 v3.0 AE//6k HID Fogs//BMW PE//Macht Schnell Intake Scoops//BMW EURO Intake//AA Tune//188AWHP-->196AWHP-->216AWHP//SOON- 3 Stage Intake Manifold!
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05-09-2011, 09:43 AM	#2
CobraMarty Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 488 iTrader: (5)	All the air bag reset tools are only up to 2003. Does anyone know who makes one for 2007+? __________________ 2007 328xi E92 Coupe // 6 MT-Crimson Red, Black Interior, Brushed Silver Trim//Sport Seats//BMW Perf. SW Alcantara//CF Roof, Front Lip, Trunk Lip Spoilers//18" 197, F-5mm, R-15mm Spacers//Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads//MGP Red Caliper Covers//BMW Alarm System//BMW CF Perf. Strut Brace//LUX H8 v3.0 AE//6k HID Fogs//BMW PE//Macht Schnell Intake Scoops//BMW EURO Intake//AA Tune//188AWHP-->196AWHP-->216AWHP//SOON- 3 Stage Intake Manifold! Last edited by CobraMarty; 05-09-2011 at 01:26 PM.

05-09-2011, 10:38 AM	#3
index1489 Major Drives: Out of warranty BMW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 1,391 iTrader: (3)	You can reset it with the BT Tool, indy shops should be able to do it, I had mine reset that way. __________________ Gotta pay to play. WTB OEM Headunit E90/E92/E93 08+

05-09-2011, 10:40 AM	#4
onebadmofo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 2,355 iTrader: (14)	Takes 5 seconds with INPA __________________ BMW coding/programming in the Tri-State area. \| call/text 347-560-3731

05-09-2011, 11:29 AM	#5
CasperSYTFU SYTFU Crew Drives: 2010 Toyota FJ Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,178 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E92 [4.50]	^ +1 for INPA if yours functions correctly. __________________ █ PART OUT THREAD. OEM + Aftermarket FS █

05-09-2011, 01:35 PM	#6
CobraMarty Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 488 iTrader: (5)	BT tools looks nice but at $287 is a little steep. __________________ 2007 328xi E92 Coupe // 6 MT-Crimson Red, Black Interior, Brushed Silver Trim//Sport Seats//BMW Perf. SW Alcantara//CF Roof, Front Lip, Trunk Lip Spoilers//18" 197, F-5mm, R-15mm Spacers//Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads//MGP Red Caliper Covers//BMW Alarm System//BMW CF Perf. Strut Brace//LUX H8 v3.0 AE//6k HID Fogs//BMW PE//Macht Schnell Intake Scoops//BMW EURO Intake//AA Tune//188AWHP-->196AWHP-->216AWHP//SOON- 3 Stage Intake Manifold!

05-09-2011, 03:40 PM	#7
fdriller9 Banned Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC Posts: 7,092 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [3.22]	Get the OBDII cable off eBay. It's $120 and you can code and do diagnostics.

05-16-2011, 07:27 PM	#9
onebadmofo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 2,355 iTrader: (14)	Choose your chassis, then go to Karro-something, go to airbag, press F4 to get error codes and F5 to clear them __________________ BMW coding/programming in the Tri-State area. \| call/text 347-560-3731

07-13-2011, 07:14 AM	#11
CobraMarty Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 488 iTrader: (5)	I bought a used BT cable. It worked easily. __________________ 2007 328xi E92 Coupe // 6 MT-Crimson Red, Black Interior, Brushed Silver Trim//Sport Seats//BMW Perf. SW Alcantara//CF Roof, Front Lip, Trunk Lip Spoilers//18" 197, F-5mm, R-15mm Spacers//Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads//MGP Red Caliper Covers//BMW Alarm System//BMW CF Perf. Strut Brace//LUX H8 v3.0 AE//6k HID Fogs//BMW PE//Macht Schnell Intake Scoops//BMW EURO Intake//AA Tune//188AWHP-->196AWHP-->216AWHP//SOON- 3 Stage Intake Manifold!

03-13-2012, 06:14 PM	#12
325xi-06 manifold conversion 325/330 Drives: 325xi 06 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Faroe islands Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	Thanks onebadmofo

05-22-2012, 11:44 AM	#15
Coding@DetailAddict BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2007 335i E92 (SGM) Join Date: May 2011 Location: 1600 Wyatt Dr. Ste. 16, Santa Clara CA Posts: 3,036 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E92 [3.79]	They may in fact be clearing it but as makkan said, if the reason the code is there is because there is a fault in the airbag circuit and you haven't fixed it, it will not go away.

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