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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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I took my door panels off and when I plugged them back in the airbag light came on. Does anyone know how to reset this light???? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you!
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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yes the same look i had when i saw the light on.. I was told it was because I didnt disconnect the battery prior to uninstalling the panels (side airbags).. but I'm not sure. I guess I'm going to have to bring it to the stealership on Monday.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Dealer (my guess $100 to "diagnose" and clear) :thumbsdown:
Independent mechanic with the right scanner tool (read other members getting it done for about $40-$50)
Buy the Bavarian technic scanner (about $280 but you can can cause and clear all the airbag errors you want!)
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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Yes only a dealer or shop with dealer equipment can do it. Cost me around a $100 from an expensive private shop.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dmateo
yes the same look i had when i saw the light on.. I was told it was because I didnt disconnect the battery prior to uninstalling the panels (side airbags).. but I'm not sure. I guess I'm going to have to bring it to the stealership on Monday.
And I am sure, never mess with the air-bags with the battery connected, you are very lucky one didn't go off in your face . Punishment is now that you have to pay to have the error cleared, lesson learnt. If your unsure ask some one here first.
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 12:48 AM
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I took my door panels off and when I plugged them back in the airbag light came on. Does anyone know how to reset this light???? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you!

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Mine side Airbag did the same thing when the body shop took off the side door panel and installed my new OEM M5 side mirrors and had to taken back to my BMW StealerShip that was going to charge me $100,00. but did do it for $50.00. : )

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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 01:50 AM
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And I am sure, never mess with the air-bags with the battery connected, you are very lucky one didn't go off in your face . Punishment is now that you have to pay to have the error cleared, lesson learnt. If your unsure ask some one here first.
Airbags works with dc and can only get that from a impactsensor so you cant make it go off whit ac as whit in the battery... ////Martin
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Neroht
Airbags works with dc and can only get that from a impactsensor so you cant make it go off whit ac as whit in the battery... ////Martin
Better to be safe than sorry.
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