what have i done?
10-03-2008, 04:11 PM
#1
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: london england
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
hi guys, i have just bought a 2004 530d that only had the cloth interior...now i wanted this car as it was known to me and perfect...
ok, i have just bought a compleate interior from a m sport car (heated memory leather)
i have just swaped it all over and have 2 problems
firstly i changed the front seats over with the car running..(daft i know) asnd now have a error message up saying air bag/pre tensioner fault (i expect i need to get it reset by bmw?)
secondly i have no power to either front seat? my old cloth ones were half electric (all worked) and the new ones were working when i removed them from the breaker car.,..
now could there be a fuse or relay needed for the new electric seats that i didnt have fitted or is there something i have missed?
thanks for your time and i hope to post regulary now i own her.
regards
david.
ok, i have just bought a compleate interior from a m sport car (heated memory leather)
i have just swaped it all over and have 2 problems
firstly i changed the front seats over with the car running..(daft i know) asnd now have a error message up saying air bag/pre tensioner fault (i expect i need to get it reset by bmw?)
secondly i have no power to either front seat? my old cloth ones were half electric (all worked) and the new ones were working when i removed them from the breaker car.,..
now could there be a fuse or relay needed for the new electric seats that i didnt have fitted or is there something i have missed?
thanks for your time and i hope to post regulary now i own her.
regards
david.
10-03-2008, 11:13 PM
#2
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Thousand Oaks, California
Posts: 11,084
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Congrats on the new (to you) car and enjoy the forums!! 
BTW, nice first project you've undertaken there! 
Good luck getting the last few bugs worked out! 
10-03-2008, 11:27 PM
#3
Members
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Wellington, New Zealand!!
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: AmethystGrau '03 530i
The dealer can reset the airbag light.
I think the car will need to be re-programmed by the dealer to get your seats working.
I think the car will need to be re-programmed by the dealer to get your seats working.
10-04-2008, 12:30 AM
#5
Members
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Leicester, UK
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: Sept '03 530d SE: Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Steptronic Auto, Bluetooth Telephone Prep, 6-Disc Changer, Business Navigation, Sports Suspension, Active Steering, Star Spoke 123 8Jx18" + Run Flat Tyres.
Not sure where you're located, but getting the error message reset might be much cheaper at a local independent service centre rather than BMW directly (it is for me, here in the UK). However, if it needs reprogramming to get the electrics working, then I guess the main dealer might be your only option as I'm not sure whether independents can do this or not. I think I'd try a quick phone call elsewhere first to check though ;-)
10-04-2008, 01:26 AM
#6
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: london england
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
thank you for your replys...im in surrey by the way, are there any good independants near guildford?
is there any way of manualy adjusting the electric seats just to drive her?
is there any way of manualy adjusting the electric seats just to drive her?
10-04-2008, 02:59 AM
#7
Contributors
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posts: 2,718
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by Dr Dave' post='685054' date='Oct 4 2008, 05:26 AM
thank you for your replys...im in surrey by the way, are there any good independants near guildford?
is there any way of manualy adjusting the electric seats just to drive her?
is there any way of manualy adjusting the electric seats just to drive her?
http://www.bimrsonline.org/2008MapPage.html
10-04-2008, 04:21 AM
#9
Members
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Posts: 157
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 525i LCI - saphire black on black dakota leather, dark poplar wood, moonroof, cruise control, electric seats with memory, nokia 6230i bluetooth + cradle, rain sensor, A/C with extended features, extended lights package, PDC, rear power sunshade, AUX Jack, steptronic, M-Tech steering wheel, 10 Airbags, smokers package, DSC, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, business radio; power folding mirrors
Mods: iPOD (OEM), BMW OEM floor mats, BMW OEM trunk mat, ///M Aerodyamics kit (OEM), 18" rims style 184 (OEM), 245/45 R18 93Y Contisport, ///M boot-lid spoiler (OEM), OEM Headlight washer system
Future Mods: Solaris Invisibulbs - Amber Flash all-round; LED interior kit; LED License Plate;
The Mrs.:
2009 e90 320i LCI - Carbon Black, Beige leather interior, Dark Poplar Wood, moonroof, cruise control, electric seats with memory, nokia 6233 bluetooth + cradle, extended lights package, rear power sunshade, NEW I-DRIVE with HDD + 2USB Slots +AUX Jack, steptronic, DSC, Smokers package, business radio
Mods:BMW OEM floor mats, BMW OEM trunk mat
The cars were manufactured in Egypt! :)
Originally Posted by Dr Dave' post='684849' date='Oct 4 2008, 02:11 AM
hi guys, i have just bought a 2004 530d that only had the cloth interior...now i wanted this car as it was known to me and perfect...
ok, i have just bought a compleate interior from a m sport car (heated memory leather)
i have just swaped it all over and have 2 problems
firstly i changed the front seats over with the car running..(daft i know) asnd now have a error message up saying air bag/pre tensioner fault (i expect i need to get it reset by bmw?)
secondly i have no power to either front seat? my old cloth ones were half electric (all worked) and the new ones were working when i removed them from the breaker car.,..
now could there be a fuse or relay needed for the new electric seats that i didnt have fitted or is there something i have missed?
thanks for your time and i hope to post regulary now i own her.
regards
david.
ok, i have just bought a compleate interior from a m sport car (heated memory leather)
i have just swaped it all over and have 2 problems
firstly i changed the front seats over with the car running..(daft i know) asnd now have a error message up saying air bag/pre tensioner fault (i expect i need to get it reset by bmw?)
secondly i have no power to either front seat? my old cloth ones were half electric (all worked) and the new ones were working when i removed them from the breaker car.,..
now could there be a fuse or relay needed for the new electric seats that i didnt have fitted or is there something i have missed?
thanks for your time and i hope to post regulary now i own her.
regards
david.
10-04-2008, 06:11 AM
#10
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: london england
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
what is the "wiring component"? on the old seats there was 1 large yellow block connecter
and on the new seats there is 1 large yellow block connecter also, and they fitted
am i missing something?
thanks for all your help guys.
and on the new seats there is 1 large yellow block connecter also, and they fitted
am i missing something?
thanks for all your help guys.