Pass. -restr. system error
08-16-2005, 04:53 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i jet black, NAV, premium, automatic, xenon
Today I recieved a message indicating a problem with the passenger seat restraint system, either the airbag or the seatbelt. I checked the owners manual and confirmed that there is nothing under the seat and there is no one IN the seat (now). When it first happened, my 13 year old daughter was in the front passenger seat, but she rides there on a daily basis. Has anyone had this message, and is there a quick fix?? 
08-16-2005, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by g8r' date='Aug 16 2005, 07:53 PM
Today I recieved a message indicating a problem with the passenger seat restraint system, either the airbag or the seatbelt.? I checked the owners manual and confirmed that there is nothing under the seat? and there is no one IN the seat (now).? When it first happened, my 13 year old daughter was in the front passenger seat, but she rides there on a daily basis.? Has anyone had this message, and is there a quick fix??? Attachment 9661
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08-16-2005, 08:55 PM
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My Ride: '06 530i -6speed - Comfort Seats - Premium Package - Premium Sound Package - Cold Weather Package - Ventilated Seats - Xenon -HUD - PDC - Nav
no quick fix - take it to the dealer & see what they say. Until then, have the daughter ride in the back for her own safety (never know which moron will run a traffic light tomorrow).
more than likely the dealer will replace the seat sensor if they notice an issue. Its happened to myself 2/3 times on my previous e60.
more than likely the dealer will replace the seat sensor if they notice an issue. Its happened to myself 2/3 times on my previous e60.
08-16-2005, 09:32 PM
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Have the same problem, took it in about a month ago and service kept the car for almost a week. The darn thing came back second day after getting the car back.
Have been driving with it for a while, will have to make another appointment
Have been driving with it for a while, will have to make another appointment
08-17-2005, 04:46 AM
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I had this some time ago, they ended up chaning quite a few sensors, plus it took a couple software updates to fix. The dealer couldn't tell me if the car was safe to drive in this condition, so I mostly just drove it to the dealership when I had this error. The first time I had this repaired, it came back about a week later.
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08-17-2005, 07:03 AM
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My Ride: 2005 E60 BMW 525i - BIRTHDAY- 11/04 - EXTERIOR- Amethyst Gray Metallic. INTERIOR- Beige Dakota Leather w/Dark Poplar Grain Wood. OPTIONS- Automatic Transmission, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, 6-disc CD changer, Bluetooth using Verizon Raza V3c phone, SIRIUS Satellite Radio. ADD-ON's- 545i Chrome Grill, Euro Red Reflectors, Factory all-weater matts & Factory Coat-Hanger.
Originally Posted by SkiScubaSailDude' date='Aug 17 2005, 08:46 AM
I had this some time ago, they ended up chaning quite a few sensors, plus it took a couple software updates to fix.? The dealer couldn't tell me if the car was safe to drive in this condition, so I mostly just drove it to the dealership when I had this error.? The first time I had this repaired, it came back about a week later.
Call ahead and get a good loaner!?
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08-17-2005, 08:25 AM
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If the error clears after the car sits shut down for a while and it does not happen again it is most likely not a faulty seat sensor. I had this problem and it was fixed this week. There was a problem with the negative lead from my battery. (Known issue). If the error happens and will not go away or keeps happening it is most likely a faulty sensor mat in the passenger seat. Also if you are messing with the pass airbag light in the overhaed console and unplug it to keep the light off this will cause the error message as well. On the 04 models the plug was very easy to remove. On the 05's you have to use a tool to 'unlock' the plug.
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My car has this fault as well. First time it was removed by the dealer by clearing the error code memory. That was in Croatia when I was on holiday. After a few days it was back. Second time my own dealer removed it by doing the same although I told them this would not work and IMO a sensor had to be replaced.
Now they are still trying to figure out what to do. Apparently they can't figure it out yet. Logical sense tells me it is the seat sensor.
Now they are still trying to figure out what to do. Apparently they can't figure it out yet. Logical sense tells me it is the seat sensor.
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