Restraint/Air-Bag Warning??
03-04-2006, 07:47 AM
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My Ride: (E60) 535D M-Sport (DMS)
As in my earlier thread, my car is now suffering from a faulty restraint warning (basically air-bags & seat belt restraints).
Has anyone had this & what are the possible causes???
Only had the car 4 weeks & only had her with me for 2 of those, the other 2 she's been stuck at the dealers.
Had CIP 20.02 upgrade 2 weeks ago along with Extended Voice Retro-Fit, but following that the only problem was they had not enabled mp3 playback, although this was the reason they were upgrading the CIP
so the car goes back in to have that enabled & other non software problems fixed (faulty rear speaker replaced & rattling rear parcel shelf replaced), but when i went to collect the car, the above error was staring me in the face. The dealer had called to say it happened earlier this morning as well, but a reset had fixed it (obviously not) so it's still at the dealers.
Any ideas, suggestions???
Has anyone had this & what are the possible causes???
Only had the car 4 weeks & only had her with me for 2 of those, the other 2 she's been stuck at the dealers.
Had CIP 20.02 upgrade 2 weeks ago along with Extended Voice Retro-Fit, but following that the only problem was they had not enabled mp3 playback, although this was the reason they were upgrading the CIP
so the car goes back in to have that enabled & other non software problems fixed (faulty rear speaker replaced & rattling rear parcel shelf replaced), but when i went to collect the car, the above error was staring me in the face. The dealer had called to say it happened earlier this morning as well, but a reset had fixed it (obviously not) so it's still at the dealers.Any ideas, suggestions???
03-06-2006, 12:15 AM
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My Ride: (E60) 535D M-Sport (DMS)
Just had a call & it's the Safety Gateway Module (SGM) that's failed. According to them, it's un-related to the work they've done including the CIP upgrade, it's just failing & needs replacing.
Part has been ordered & should arrive tomorrow (Tuesday) & they expect to have the work complete the same day, so i'm hoping i can finally have my car back tomorrow, assuming nothing else goes wrong.
Part has been ordered & should arrive tomorrow (Tuesday) & they expect to have the work complete the same day, so i'm hoping i can finally have my car back tomorrow, assuming nothing else goes wrong.
04-04-2006, 02:15 PM
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My Ride: 2012 535i M Sport Package
Guess what? I am getting the same warning now 
I can't believe no one else has experienced that.
The warning came on when my friend put the seat belt on last night...I have been messing with the seat belt since hoping to see the warning go away
no luck. I suppose I'll contact the dealership tomorrow to order a replacement part.
I can't believe no one else has experienced that. The warning came on when my friend put the seat belt on last night...I have been messing with the seat belt since hoping to see the warning go away
no luck. I suppose I'll contact the dealership tomorrow to order a replacement part.
04-04-2006, 02:50 PM
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On my first E60 that warning came after only 256 miles 
(about two weeks or so)then they fixed and it came back around 512miles. Finally they fixed well the second time I took it to the dealer.
(about two weeks or so)then they fixed and it came back around 512miles. Finally they fixed well the second time I took it to the dealer.
02-03-2008, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='264675' date='Apr 4 2006, 04:54 PM
This happens all the time:
"Driver's side airbag malfunction"
"Passenger Restraint System Fails"
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"Driver's side airbag malfunction"
"Passenger Restraint System Fails"
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06-07-2009, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by DINAN530i' post='526699' date='Feb 3 2008, 04:44 PM
Just happened to me on my wife's car 04 530 with 60,000 miles. I am out of warranty, will this go away on its own? Is it dangerous? Should i buy an extended then take her in? Fred or anyone any advice would be great. thanks
Please help. My battery was dead and I jump started the car. Everything else is working fine but Only thing it keeps saying that passanger restraint system is failed.
Please help.
06-07-2009, 10:35 AM
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My Ride: 04 e60, 00 e46, 93 e36, 90 e30, 01 MK4 1.8t, 98 MK3 GLX VR6
Same thing happend to me and we found out it was my battery that was the cause..changed it for a new one and all of my errors went away..good luck!
08-03-2009, 05:08 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Black Saphire/Black Dakota Leather- Loaded- M5 Appearance Package, Sport Package, Pro logic 7 Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Package, Heads-up Display, park Distance Control, Bluetooth, Active Steering, Electric Rear Sunshade, Rear Folding Seats, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenon lights, Satelite Radio- Extended Maintenance, CPO (Considering Tire/Wheel Insurance)
Same issue here on my 2006 550i...Just had it services last week and now its back on again! WTF!!!!!!! Will let you all know what the cause is when I get it back for the 2nd time in 1 week for the same f'in issue...