Hi. I have a 2006 325i. - Wayne at Pelican Parts, BMW 525 TDS SE Auto 1998 UK SPEC I solved my ABS & Traction control light problem on the dash by initially changing the 'Ignition switch' with no success, then finally the 'front left nearside in the UK ! The only thing is on the Hatch Lid the red light on the underside of the door is out. While it's often joked that these things don't exist on BMWs, the E30 is equipped with a variety of Lights to help you and other road users. A Pelican community member may be able to answer your question. I would check powers and grounds to the airbag module. If it is too clogged, your vehicle may stop occasionally. I stopped at a red lite and without warning my car died. - Wayne at Pelican Parts. I pushed back on this, but they insisted. If so, I have the wiring diagram - where should I begin to trace to identify what would then presumably be an open from the voltage source. I'm not completely sure, but I think that capacitor is internal to the unit and is like a battery that keeps the unit powered up for a while even after power has been removed (as might be in the case of an accident). After doing so my airbag light came on and my car will not crank. - Nick at Pelican Parts. What should we do? INPA is designed for engineers, not service techs, using it may have caused an issue with the airbag module. Sounds like it may be something wrong with the airbag computer, unfortunately. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Also, which sensor are you referring to? - Wayne at Pelican Parts, Hello there - I have a 1997 UK SPEC 525 TDS SE AUTO - Over the last 2 years or so I have had a few electrical gremlins. Most vehicles have 2 levels. Paul 4th May 1990 325i Convertible. - Nick at Pelican Parts, I do not have electronic diagnostic Tool .. You should be able to pick up the discrepancies there if there are any. I would check the VIN and coding info using a BMW scan tool. - Nick at Pelican Parts, i have a 2001 bmw 325i and I hit a curb on driverside and the airbag blew. WHat is the fault code description? I do not have access to those fault designations. Not many others can communicate with all the systems and display the data.- Nick at Pelican Parts, Hi everybody, I have a 2008 528xi, one day i was doing some coding and I happened to put my laptop on the passenger seat, the airbag light came on, I turn it off by clearing the error code using INPA, the light went off, it came back 5 minutes later, I scanned my ABG module using INPA, ISTA/D, and then with Icarsoft, no error code but the light is still there, Can u tell me what's going on? BMW Seat belt not on warning light; Warning light, which means that the seat belt is not attached. However, it will need to be programmed using a BMW scan tool. thanks a lot for the great and informative answer. After this the airbag warning light came on, and the car does not start or lock. If multiple systems are not working properly, fault codes will be set. No codes, weird. Click for detailed information:https://carwarninglights.net/car-guide/triangle-with-exclamation-point/. Hi there. - Nick at Pelican Parts. The SRS warning lamp is often triggered for relatively minor reasons that do not require any maintenance on the system. Update your vehicle. Your Euro Diesel car is not sold here in the states so I don't have any direct experience with them, unfortunately. Let's focus on that. The monitor states there is an issue with the airbag. This warning lamp had dogged do-it-yourselfers for years. When I start the engine, the light goes off quickly. I read the codes and they were the same as before with the exception of a code adding the driver's side airbag. - Wayne at Pelican Parts. I think the auto industry pushed back on this, and then finally implemented this after pressure from the insurance industry, who was paying for all of the used passenger airbags. Shop is reluctant to spend my $$$ troublshooting, and I can do that myselfbut where to start??? It flashes because the vehicle security alarm is sounding and turns off automatically when the alarm goes away. HELP! You will have to test power, grounds and the data line. Unfortunately not. 49-) A warning that a door (including the bonnet and luggage) is not closed. You should stop the car immediately and wait for the engine to cool when the warning light flashes. BMW Check Engine Light or Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL); BMW Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Warning Light: BMW Service adaptive cruise control warning light; BMW Electronic stability control off warning light; BMW Tire pressure monitoring system tpms warning light; BMW Collision mitigating braking system warning light; BMW Service stop start system warning light; BMW High beam indicator light warning light; We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Any help you can provide, or any location you can refer me to for help is greatly appreciated! I would characterize that as being inside the seat (under the cushion) - you have to take the whole seat apart to get to it. This means there is a fault in the system. Check power and grounds to the module, if good, it may be faulty. - Wayne at Pelican Parts. I would guess n the buckle. - Nick at Pelican Parts. please help me lol, e36 airbag light on constant, computer said it was pretensioner, got new one, no good, still on, failed M.o.T, PLEASE PLEASE HELP.. What part did you replace? Still have line fault on both seats after reset. Any thoughts on the cause? Can it be reset? abazbazat. Wish it was something simple, reading does not say anymore. If it is loose the BST will need replacement. But its quite annoying, the sun roof also only goes forward. When you are in trouble, turn off your radio and air conditioning system and consider going to the repair shop safely. 58-) This warning on the instrument display panel normally illuminates when you take the hand brake. I would scan the vehicle for fault codes using a BMW scan tool. I would start by checking the vehicle for fault codes. If you are referring to active headrests, they are there to prevent neck injuries. It really depends upon what the fault it. Your continued support directly affects the expansion and existence of this site and technical articles like this one. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Can tell the driver's sdie door was repaired. Can you offer any suggestions? What's a good tool to reset codes for a 2006 BMW 325i!???? I would confirm you have good power and ground to the module and sensors before condemning the module. I would look at how well you know the vehicle, how well it has been maintained and what else it may need. Indefinite article before noun starting with "the", What do these rests mean? This is what happened: He ran the car through the "initial" diagnostic check for a cost of $150, and went on to say that it would require $500 to run more tests and identify EXACTLY what the problem is. I just purchased the car and the SRS light won't go off. I took it to the dealership and they said I need a new passenger airbag. After jump starting the vehicle the Airbag/SRS light came on and I cannot get it to go off. If ignition does not come on when the ignition switch is ON position, it means that it is defective if it does not go ON after burning, and if it is on when driving, you must use your vehicle carefully, drive at medium speed and avoid braking hardly. I used the Peake tool to check and am getting a code 41 Control UnitFault, Autarky Capacitor . - Nick at Pelican Parts, I've been told BMW extended the warranty on the 2004 z4 passenger airgag,seatbelt light. Any idea what another contributer to this problem could be aside from the airbag itself? BMW E30 3-Series (1984-93) Project Time: 2 hours Tab: $6-$45 Talent Tools: Metric wrench set, metric socket set, small flathead screwdriver, Sharpie or White-Out, Phillips screwdriver, soldering iron, solder, torque wrench Parts Required: Speedometer light bulb Performance Gain: A speedometer that lights up once again Please can you help me? - Nick at Pelican Parts, My friend has a 2006 X5, inline 6 with 80,000 miles. Not under any seats, not under centre control by handbrake, not behind glove box, not in steering column, not in boot?????HELP! Sometimes there are two, and it's difficult to tell if they are out? Before this problem started, I had the following alarms on the dashboard; DSC, ABS, then later Air bag and DBC. I would check if the mat if your vehicle falls under an extended warranty. BMW Water in Fuel Filter Warning Light; This motor warning light indicates that the water level in the fuel filter has increased. In this case, check the brake fluid. BMW Suspension Control Warning Light; This warning light will appear if the suspension system fails. I have a '97 318i and the body shop had to remove my drivers side seat in order to straighten the frame from a minor right front end collision my son hit a curb, and when the seat was replaced, even though the air bag had been reconnected the airbag dashboard light wouldn't go off. When I accelerate in second and third gear at a higher than normal speed it sounds as if I am running over a rumble strip. - Nick at Pelican Parts. - Nick at Pelican Parts. It is recommended that you drive your car at low speed and enter the nearest authorized service station. 2003 bmw 325i 4dr sedan. An example of this, it is the Diesel Particulate Filter warning light or engine malfunction light. Had an indy reset the light. Hi Wayne, thanks for your reply. Unplug the battery of your BMW If changing your light control settings is not the issue, and you find yourself with the lights on even when you turn off your vehicle, then the next step is to unplug your battery. Your vehicle is listed here: https://www.peakeresearch.com/manuals/FCX3-manual%201.0%20NA.pdf I have a 2006 Z4 3.0SI, today after driving a few miles the airbag indictor on the dash came on and after a bit went off. 1999 Z3 roadster. - Nick at Pelican Parts. The 14th Annual SoCal Vintage BMW Meet which will take place on Saturday, November 6, 2021! Orange indicates a less urgent issue, such as a vehicle service requirement. Click for detailed information :Check Engine Light: What Does It Mean and How to Reset ? It is recommended that you take your car to the nearest service. - Wayne at Pelican Parts, I've got a 2003 BMW 325xi, had a coilover kit installed at a local performance shop. Spezielle Fahrzeug-Teile; Nutzfahrzeugteile; 81.44. How can I reset the SRS overhead light if not with this tool? The duration of the light varies. I would start by checking for fault codes. I would start by checking the vehicle for fault codes. BMW Repair Shops. s. Give The Pelican Parts parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. No light nothing. Thoughts? 44-) This vehicle warning symbol, Track distance warning sign. Bad seatbelt sensor in the belt receptacle (common failure). 93F8 93C3 93AA 93BB AND SOME OTHERS, Those faults don't show up in my repair information. Was the lamp on when your mechanic returned the car to you? AU $10.87 + AU $1.99 postage . Changing this out *should* fix the problem - perhaps the connector is loose or corroded from being under the seat? They can help you find the right code reader. Wayne R. Dempsey, Co-Founder & DIY Expert. You should be reading them at the 20 pin. - Wayne at Pelican Parts. The one that concerns me the most is the SRS because from what I can deduce from all the posts I have read is that the air bags likely will not deploy if there is a problem with the system. COuld be as simple as a belt buckle. The orange and yellow warning lights are not critical for safety, but it means that something is wrong and should be resolved as soon as possible. - Nick at Pelican Parts. E39 2002 525ia M package. Whatever the cause of the battery warning, the safest option is once again to take your car to the service station and to the car to check for the fault. 22-) If this indicator is light, it means that the fuel has decreased. Does this sound like a bad module? SKU:DA6396118. This will be your best bet when diagnosing. I tried to check the code as per Instruction Manual and got these codes correct me if I am reading it wrong: 04-Table 04 50-Supply voltage FO-Internal Error What does this mean 03- Is this a table # or I should read it fault#3 in Table#4 61-Seat belt buckle switch, passenger 70-Seat occupancy sensor Can you please advise that how much it should cost me to get the above faults fixed. Click for detailed information:https://carwarninglights.net/warning-light/abs-warning-light/. Depending on which displays are faulty.- Nick at Pelican Parts. You need to see why the airbag light is ON. The car: BMW '90 E30 320i Cabrio with the six-cylinder M20 engine. I believe that when the sensor fails, the airbag automatically defaults to "passenger in seat." That might be what they are referring to. Thoughts? how do i fix this. Can you please guide me, how can I resolve this issue without spending money as I already spent a lot on radiator and water pump. The warning lights with the BMW dash panel are coded with colors to distinguish the levels of importance. If the traction control light comes on and stays on without flashing, it means that the traction control system is disabled and there is no traction control. Compile that data to see if it warrants repairing it. Cleaned the valve prior to the smog pump and put it back together. Now the new seatbelt switch replaced and the airbag constantly on and the seat belt sign does not disappear not matter how many time he try to click on the new seat belt switch. - Wayne at Pelican Parts. The airbag light goes out and the radio is better, but the cruise control sometimes goes dead from this. Please help. I unplugged both sensors under each seat, installed a new fuse & then plugged them together one at a time. Whats the possibility that its just a bad battery? I lifted up the hood and found where it sits on but I don't know how to use it. You should not alter safety items on your vehicle. You have probably done this, but check your oil levels or you may end up with a seized engine. OBS . Once you have the fault code, you will know what area the issue is in. Hi, I recently changed front seats on my E38, caused an error code to appear - 'Airbag Internal control unit fault.' . I would remove the belt tensioner and compare its length to a new one. 1995 318ti auto; started noticing airbag warning light on-at start up -staying illuminated for 10- 15 seconds then goes off-remaining off - recently with the wifey driving the horn started sounding off for approx 5 secs she said it continued off and on only turning off when she tapped the horn only to come back on . are these issues linked in any way you may be aware of - no previous problems before these ??? BMW Headlight on ndicator light; It indicates that the short headlamps and stop lights are on. If there are any sensors that need to be replaced, the tool will tell you. Second, where is it located? I read on the SRS reset tool description that it does not work for pre-1994 models. This will be your best bet when diagnosing. I have a 2002 540i. The bag itself could be faulty or a connection. how would i diagnose problem doe's your company sell a tool to diag?and or reset. It is usually an indicator light that indicates the conditions are slippery. Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel Finden Sie Top-Angebote fr BMW E30 3 Series (87-91) Front Turn Signals Indicators Corners Lights LEFT+RIGHT bei markowenofficial.com. I think it works up until 2003, so you should be OK. - Nick at Pelican Parts, Sorry, 1994 and later cars according to Peake Research. 67-) Traction Control or ESP: Illuminates when the car is in traction control/anti-slip or electronic stability system in use. Could be a power issue to the module or a faulty module. These have a tendency to give intermittent errors like this. i have the airbag light on in my 2002 745i. Took out the cluster and found bulb blown. The airbag system will give you trouble codes, corresponding to what faults it finds. Sometimes it will blink and then stay lit. That should give you some more clues.- Wayne at Pelican Parts. You also might want to try reseating the connectors that attach to the SRS computer / controller. Did you let the air bag hang while you changed the regulator? Want to know what BMW warning lights mean? The convertible top is not attached to the car? So it would seem, depending upon the type of fault recorded by the Watchdog system, the airbags may or may not deploy - it depends on how serious the fault it. - Nick at Pelican Parts. The color changes from white for a benign message, to yellow, needs attention, to red, critical. However, this can take you as far as the service. To subscribe to this RSS feed, copy and paste this URL into your RSS reader. Oil viscosity. However, you should get it fixed. Number 34 and 35 pops up all the time, how do I fix it. Sajid +12023446414, This article shows you how to read the codes so that you can figure out what error the airbag system is giving you. I would confirm powers and ground are good to the module. I thought maybe the computer needs to be reprogrammed, but not sure. 55-) Steering lock warning. Is there anyway that this can be done with out utilizing the dealer, should we troubleshoot first to try and get the light off with the tool? I would not bypass any safety equipment on your vehicle. Air Bag light has been on for 2 yrs and randomly a day after he picked the car up from the BMW Dealer after routine maint; no previous accidents to this car either. Read fault codes, repair why it is on. I would assume it is related to the new parts. 8-16mm LED Dash Panel Warning Pilot Light Indicator Lamp Car Van Boat 12V-36V . 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Instead, it prepares the cabin for impact to reduce the chance of serious injury should it occur. Anyone have any ideas? It is a BMW 530i-2004. Research (Figure 1) is very similar to the fuel injection code reader featured in our Pelican Technical The only ones I know of are professional level. RED Dashboard Warning Lights The red warning lights on the display panel are associated as a danger signal. The BMW is a weekend driver and does not get moved daily. For the seat belt tensioner, it seems self-explanatory, but I don't want to forgo $150 for a new tensioner only to find that the problem is something else. I would check the vehicle for fault codes. I drive a 1993 318 and the air bag light does not go out.. The manual can be downloaded here: https://www.ecstuning.com/resources/ins317.pdf?rsrc=bvadomain Has anyone else at Pelican Parts used this tool who may be able to help me? The warning lights with the BMW dash panel are coded with colors to distinguish the levels of importance. 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