What's "Passenger Airbag Restraint System?"

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Dec 17, 2008 | 09:36 AM

r9ndy

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My Ride: 2005 545i Black Sapphire - Fully Loaded

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I took a drive today and the error message "Passenger Airbag Restraint System faulty". Anyone have this problem? I read member 1stgen8 changed out an amp and this message came up, but nothing on my car was changed prior to this message. Is this part of the airbag recall on passenger airbag?

Dec 17, 2008 | 09:38 AM

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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Coversï¿½ from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).

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Originally Posted by r9ndy' post='747318' date='Dec 17 2008, 12:36 PM

Is this part of the airbag recall on passenger airbag?

Yep. Call the dealer.

Dec 17, 2008 | 09:53 AM

info@trinityautosport

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common problem. Ive had it about twice or 3 times. was the airbag sensor in the passenger seat. just take it to the dealer

Dec 17, 2008 | 10:41 AM

Sagar

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Maybe slightly Off Topic here, but if I put a baby seat in the passenger seat(s) (front & rear) does the E60 auto detect it, or is there a manual switch off for the airbag?

Dec 17, 2008 | 11:01 AM

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yup had it twice now go to dealer, first time they replaced the sensor pad just recently they reprogrammed the computer with newest version software.

Dec 17, 2008 | 11:37 AM

r9ndy

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Did you guys get it replaced under warranty? My warranty just expired last Sunday... just my luck. How much does this sensor cost?

Thanks in advance!

Dec 17, 2008 | 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by r9ndy' post='747398' date='Dec 17 2008, 02:37 PM

Did you guys get it replaced under warranty? My warranty just expired last Sunday... just my luck. How much does this sensor cost?

Thanks in advance!

The airbag recall is not affected by standard warranty limitations. You're fine. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26179745/