Subject: did you disconnect the battery before? Author: shogun (moderator) : member since March, 2004 : 16327 posts Posted on: 2010-09-07 07:30:12

If not, the airbag light comes on, as you also disconnected the
BMW Airbag Warning Light Seat Occupancy Sensor.
The fault will not clear on it's own. If you do have the tool or access to one, you can reset it yourself.
In case the mat is defective, here is a possibility

http://www.bimtronics.com/
In case you just forgot to disconnect the battery before, I have a airbag/SRS reset tool for sale

Airbag / SRS Light/Service/Oil Reset Tool - all in 1 tool

http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/754798/

This device is for resetting BMW models built from 1987 - 2003 with a 20 pins plug interface; WITHOUT can bus.

Works on the following models:
3-series E30, 3-series E36, 3-series E46, 5-series E34, 5-series E39,
7-series E32, 7-series E38, X5, Z3 E53, Z8, Z1,

Monitored by a micro-processor the SIR3 digital resetter resets the service interval display according to the manufacturer's specifications - Delete function of airbag control light in instrument. Use in every BMW-car with round 20-pole BMW-Service socket. Reset function of Service Interval, Airbag control light and Brake fluid control light/annual inspection (where applicable, country specification).
Measurement: 65mm x 40mm Diameter
Technical Details: Operating Voltage: 12VDC
Current consumption: 30 mA, Temperature range: -10/+40 °C
Protection class: IP 67, Operation: Foil keyboard
Connection: 20-pole round Service socket

Note: the SRS system on your BMW needs to be functioning properly in order to reset the SRS light. If the system detects a fault on any of the systems sensors a reset without replacement/repair of those failed components is not possible. The unit does not scan faults, it resets the warning light. Comes with complete instructions.

Price including non-insured shipping SAL : US $ 85.00
Price in case EMS with tracking is prefered: US $ 95.00
Payment: by Paypal

E32 750iL 11/88, E32 750iL Highline 03/90
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• Airbag light - bobcat2k 2010-09-06 10:59:55 (679 views)
  • did you disconnect the battery before? (url) - shogun 2010-09-07 07:30:12 (1544 views)
    • Re: did you disconnect the battery before? - bobcat2k 2010-10-29 15:07:45 (713 views)
      • ask on the E32 forum if somebody lives in your area - shogun 2010-10-30 11:25:59 (790 views)