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5 Series Beamer

Diary of a Second Hand 15 year old Beamer (Maintenance - Battery Drain included...,
BMW E39 520i year 2000 Engine 1995cc)
M Series.

Workshop/My Diary - Electrics

 

fig. Boot - Rear Fuse Cluster

This is an example of the e39  Passenger Sensor Mat situated under the Passenger Seat (N/S, Left UK)

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Workshop

Air Bag Light Problem

fig. Source - This will cost £480 from the dealership and is not always necessary.

fig. Source - Airbag Sensor or 'box' location under the passenger seat, towards the rear.

fig. Source - Looking down on passenger's seat - note:The fabric has been taken off the seat to clearly illustrate the location. If carrying out the task,  the unit is accessed from the rear and under the seat.

1. With Ignition turned OFF, disconnect original mat connector, (this can be tucked up into the seat somewhere safe away from seat function).
2. Plug in the NEW matsensor or  emulator.

Note: You might need to reset the airbag light, clear errors as not every varient auto reset. It depends on your make and model of vehicle and of course. any corrupt data remaining in the 'On Board Computer (OBC)' does need to be cleared.

   Note; Safety - Before commencing with Electrical Work, Disconnect Battery)

Disconnect the Factory Standard Fitting and Replace with the New Sensor Bypass

(Clearing the fault, using an OBDII Tool Page 11)

Correct Factory Location