Re: Airbag warning light

["Ron H." <rhakim@xxxxxxxx>]

Paul,
I've had this problem before, but I've never removed my seat.  When taken to
the dealer, they replaced the seat-belt shackle/lock/butt-end/connector
thingy.  What is that thing called anyway?  You know the part with the big
red button on it.

There is a sensor in it that tells the SRS computer if you're buckled in or
not.  This has to do with the airbag release threshold, or at what mph the
airbag will release in a given accident.  Your car is equiped with what's
known as a smart airbag.  Also, if you have side airbags in the car, there
is a plug under the seat that tells the SRS computer if you are in it or
not.

What this has to do with the fact that it's the drivers seat, I have no
idea...the car can't drive itself!

I hope this was some what helpful,
Ron
rhakim@domain.elided
'98 323is

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From: <PDumond21@domain.elided>
To: <BMW-Digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2000 11:21 PM
Subject: Airbag warning light


I was wondering if anyone has had any problems with their airbag warning
light coming on.  I have a '97 M3 and my airbag warning light came on today
and I'm not quite sure why.  The only thing I did today was take out my
driver's side seat.  I don't see how this would have anything to do with the
airbag warning light.  Is there anyone else out there with this problem?  I
have looked in the Bentley's manual and it says to bring the car to an
authorized dealer to have it looked at.  Is there anything I can do to
correct the problem?  I really didn't do anything out of the ordinary except
take out my seat.  Thanks.

Paul






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