Can Someone Help Reset Airbag light??

sk8board511 · 11-08-2011, 11:41 AM

So I've swapped steering wheels back and forth and of course i got a Red Airbag light. I went to the dealer yesterday and they want $120 to reset it, I told them I'm all set with that. Is there anyone in the ME, NH, Northern Mass area that can clear the code for me, I'd of course pay you for your services

Bender1012 · 11-08-2011, 12:08 PM

Yeah I'm in northern MA and have been doing some coding. I haven't cleared an airbag error code before though, so I'll have to do some research on what the problem is exactly. You said you just did a steering wheel swap? Are you sure your airbag actually works, and it's just a coding issue?

sk8board511 · 11-08-2011, 12:12 PM

Im 99% positive its just a light, as soon as you unplug the airbag and it gets power the light can't be cleared by the car or a simple code reader it has to be done by the bmw specific coder

Bender1012 · 11-08-2011, 12:21 PM

Can you post a pic of the error, also details about what kind of steering wheels you swapped

sk8board511 · 11-08-2011, 12:51 PM

i went from a stock non-sport to a Mtech wheel by alex, then back to my non-sport. the light came on because while i had the wheels out i had to reconnect the battery w/o the airbag installed and the light cant be cleared

sj22 · 11-16-2011, 10:28 PM

OP - If you want to try out INPA, I would be happy to lend you my cable. Based on this forum http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/arc.../t-505694.html it can be done.

sk8board511 · 11-17-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sahiljain22

OP - If you want to try out INPA, I would be happy to lend you my cable. Based on this forum http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/arc.../t-505694.html it can be done.

I appreciate the help but i already had it reset by Bender

EAnthony · 05-30-2013, 01:49 PM

I am actually having the same problem.

I just bought this cable to use with INPA (Hopefully)

http://www.amazon.com/Loftek-Interfa...inpa+cable+bmw

Could someone verify that it will work?

Secondly does anyone have a link to a version of INPA that will work with my 2006 325I?

Down_Shift · 05-30-2013, 02:49 PM

this in theory works. haven't tried it in person yet. but have seen the guides online for it while doing my coding research. i haven't played with anything pre 09 though.

EAnthony · 05-30-2013, 02:54 PM

That's definitely a relief (i guess ill find out this Saturday for sure)

i ended up grabbing the Inpa software from here:

http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/...64bit-t103023/

You don't happen to have experience with that do you?

amr_e90 · 05-30-2013, 03:09 PM

Op do you have jb4

amr_e90 · 05-30-2013, 03:09 PM

Op do you have jb4

sk8board511 · 05-30-2013, 03:13 PM

nope no JB4

Down_Shift · 05-30-2013, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAnthony

I am actually having the same problem.

I just bought this cable to use with INPA (Hopefully)

http://www.amazon.com/Loftek-Interfa...inpa+cable+bmw

Could someone verify that it will work?

Secondly does anyone have a link to a version of INPA that will work with my 2006 325I?

doubt that cable is going to work.. but you might get lucky.

purchases a similar one off amazon before with a GC, it was dead. luckily you can return it no problem.

the only one i've had luck with is the oneelectronics cable. unfortunately mine broke 2 weeks ago when a friend closed the car door on the cable. ordered another and it's lost in the mail. bad luck. waiting for the claim to go through before ordering another one.

EAnthony · 05-31-2013, 07:46 AM

I just realized these cables are for post 07 E90s....Mine is a 2006...Anyone know which cable i would need for an 06 build?

Down_Shift · 05-31-2013, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAnthony

I just realized these cables are for post 07 E90s....Mine is a 2006...Anyone know which cable i would need for an 06 build?

Only difference is modifying 2 pins. They should be soldered together or separated depending on model year.

The oneelectronics does everything with the included adapter.

EAnthony · 05-31-2013, 08:58 AM

Ohh im rereading the cable i bought from amazon again..

It does mention this..
Protocol "BMW OBD interface" for older cars:
from 1995 to 1998 (don't need K-line)
from 1998 to 03/2008 (all models)

So im thinking it might actually work.... (I'm driving myself insane right now)

You think i will still have to solder two pins? are there directions out there for that?

Down_Shift · 05-31-2013, 10:44 AM

Google BMW coding cable solder

Should have a few hits.
The only downside is if the cable doesn't work both ways. You'll have issues returning it.

The pins should be soldered if its listed for those years. Ymmv

EAnthony · 06-04-2013, 08:56 AM

Okay had a really busy weekend...hopefully i could get to it this week/ weekend....I guess i'll try the cable as is first and then try soldering it if that doesn't work. I found some INPA software...not sure if it is the best one out there though...would someone happen to have a link that they know will work for an 06 E90?

tc328 · 06-07-2013, 10:51 AM

Cool stuff.

EvanL · 06-22-2013, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amr_e90

Op do you have jb4

Does the JB4 have the capability to clear Airbag lights? That would really help me out.

Evan

Nafy · 12-22-2014, 02:55 PM

Sorry to dig up an old thread. How did you reset the airbag light at the end?

11-08-2011, 11:41 AM	#1
sk8board511 Captain 48 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 07 E90-Bikes on bikes on bikes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charlotte NC iTrader: (0)	Can Someone Help Reset Airbag light?? So I've swapped steering wheels back and forth and of course i got a Red Airbag light. I went to the dealer yesterday and they want $120 to reset it, I told them I'm all set with that. Is there anyone in the ME, NH, Northern Mass area that can clear the code for me, I'd of course pay you for your services __________________ KING"ish" OF Changed for collins
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11-08-2011, 12:08 PM	#2
Bender1012 Private 6 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Hamilton, MA iTrader: (0)	Yeah I'm in northern MA and have been doing some coding. I haven't cleared an airbag error code before though, so I'll have to do some research on what the problem is exactly. You said you just did a steering wheel swap? Are you sure your airbag actually works, and it's just a coding issue?
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11-08-2011, 12:12 PM	#3
sk8board511 Captain 48 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 07 E90-Bikes on bikes on bikes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charlotte NC iTrader: (0)	Im 99% positive its just a light, as soon as you unplug the airbag and it gets power the light can't be cleared by the car or a simple code reader it has to be done by the bmw specific coder __________________ KING"ish" OF Changed for collins
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11-08-2011, 12:21 PM	#4
Bender1012 Private 6 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Hamilton, MA iTrader: (0)	Can you post a pic of the error, also details about what kind of steering wheels you swapped
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11-08-2011, 12:51 PM	#5
sk8board511 Captain 48 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 07 E90-Bikes on bikes on bikes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charlotte NC iTrader: (0)	i went from a stock non-sport to a Mtech wheel by alex, then back to my non-sport. the light came on because while i had the wheels out i had to reconnect the battery w/o the airbag installed and the light cant be cleared __________________ KING"ish" OF Changed for collins
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11-16-2011, 10:28 PM	#6
sj22 Lieutenant 197 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 14 F15 50I Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	OP - If you want to try out INPA, I would be happy to lend you my cable. Based on this forum http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/arc.../t-505694.html it can be done.
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05-30-2013, 01:49 PM	#8
EAnthony New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Join Date: May 2013 Location: Jerzy iTrader: (0)	I am actually having the same problem. I just bought this cable to use with INPA (Hopefully) http://www.amazon.com/Loftek-Interfa...inpa+cable+bmw Could someone verify that it will work? Secondly does anyone have a link to a version of INPA that will work with my 2006 325I?
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05-30-2013, 02:49 PM	#9
Down_Shift Captain 190 Rep 739 Posts Drives: Slay Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beantown iTrader: (4)	this in theory works. haven't tried it in person yet. but have seen the guides online for it while doing my coding research. i haven't played with anything pre 09 though.
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05-30-2013, 02:54 PM	#10
EAnthony New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Join Date: May 2013 Location: Jerzy iTrader: (0)	That's definitely a relief (i guess ill find out this Saturday for sure) i ended up grabbing the Inpa software from here: http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/...64bit-t103023/ You don't happen to have experience with that do you?
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05-30-2013, 03:09 PM	#11
amr_e90 Captain 203 Rep 801 Posts Drives: e90 335xi 6mt Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: boston,Ma iTrader: (2)	Op do you have jb4 __________________ 14 M5 / comp / CCBs / alpine white PG intakes Evolve tune Switzer exhaust Fabworx pipes
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sk8board511 Captain 48 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 07 E90-Bikes on bikes on bikes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charlotte NC iTrader: (0)	nope no JB4 __________________ KING"ish" OF Changed for collins
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05-31-2013, 07:46 AM	#15
EAnthony New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Join Date: May 2013 Location: Jerzy iTrader: (0)	I just realized these cables are for post 07 E90s....Mine is a 2006...Anyone know which cable i would need for an 06 build?
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05-31-2013, 08:58 AM	#17
EAnthony New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Join Date: May 2013 Location: Jerzy iTrader: (0)	Ohh im rereading the cable i bought from amazon again.. It does mention this.. Protocol "BMW OBD interface" for older cars: from 1995 to 1998 (don't need K-line) from 1998 to 03/2008 (all models) So im thinking it might actually work.... (I'm driving myself insane right now) You think i will still have to solder two pins? are there directions out there for that?
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05-31-2013, 10:44 AM	#18
Down_Shift Captain 190 Rep 739 Posts Drives: Slay Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beantown iTrader: (4)	Google BMW coding cable solder Should have a few hits. The only downside is if the cable doesn't work both ways. You'll have issues returning it. The pins should be soldered if its listed for those years. Ymmv
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06-04-2013, 08:56 AM	#19
EAnthony New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Join Date: May 2013 Location: Jerzy iTrader: (0)	Okay had a really busy weekend...hopefully i could get to it this week/ weekend....I guess i'll try the cable as is first and then try soldering it if that doesn't work. I found some INPA software...not sure if it is the best one out there though...would someone happen to have a link that they know will work for an 06 E90?
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tc328 Lieutenant 363 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bstny iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 3 [0.00]	Cool stuff.
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12-22-2014, 02:55 PM	#22
Nafy Lieutenant 49 Rep 431 Posts Drives: 11 328i sedan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Sorry to dig up an old thread. How did you reset the airbag light at the end?
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