Airbag Warning (Restraint system failure)

[Bimmer745li]

All of a sudden, I got into my 745 li 2002, and the light came up saying that airbag fault, something with the belt tensioner, it says continue wearing seatbelts and bring it to the nearest BMW service center.

Its funny I just came out of the service for an oil change and other things 2 days ago, and then this happened.

Does anyone know what the cause of this was and why it happened...

thanks

[Malibubimmer]

All of a sudden, I got into my 745 li 2002, and the light came up saying that airbag fault, something with the belt tensioner, it says continue wearing seatbelts and bring it to the nearest BMW service center.

Its funny I just came out of the service for an oil change and other things 2 days ago, and then this happened.

Does anyone know what the cause of this was and why it happened...

thanks
Iatrogenic issue. The reason why you should bring your car to the dealer as seldom as possible.

[bimmer7]

Iatrogenic issue. The reason why you should bring your car to the dealer as seldom as possible.

:liar: ..... thats the most absurd reason I have heard... I would say Bimmer745li.. jus go back to your dealer.. and ask him why the lights are on.. im sure they probably have to reset something in the computer...which will take care of the lights... :) and perhaps they can have a look at the belt tensioner too...

[triple_sissy]

I had the exact same thing happen to me aout a month ago. Took it to the dealer's service department, they reset it and said that their instructions say first time they can only reset this message, second time they will look into it closer. So if it is the first time it happened, just take it to the service dept. and they will reset the alarm.

[jtlaxca]

Module, BMW part number: 65 77 6 929 551, was replaced. It solved the problem; the alarm disappered.:thumbup:

[Antonio Starr]

really funny I just got thsi light today

[Din]

had the same problem on my 03 when i first bought car . took it to dealer they fixed it. a year later no problem.

[SLICK]

I had the same problem a few months ago. GLOBAL BMW claimed it was a $4000 sensor. But they always like to breakdown the retail costs of my warranty repairs as if I care.

[Antonio Starr]

I had the same problem a few months ago. GLOBAL BMW claimed it was a $4000 sensor. But they always like to breakdown the retail costs of my warranty repairs as if I care.

Who is your SA at Global?

[sunstorm]

Had same problem about a month ago, back to delaer and paid around 40 USD. problem gone. so far so good.

I really disapoint with the E65 7. My car going to like a chick! so many problems with it...

[my05_745li]

I got this warning last Friday. The full warning message appearing in the iDrive was Fault in pass.-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Fasten and continue to wear belts. Please contact the nearest BMW center. This was followed by a Transmission Fail Safe warning message. At the same time, my wipers turned on and didn't respond to the wiper control. I finally got them to stop by turning off the car. Unfortuntately they're in the upgright position. I called my service advisor and explained to him the situation. It was late that evening and he didn't have a loaner for me so I told him I'd bring the car by the first thing Monday morning.

[G2BMW]

I had the same problem repaired at Global. It was the seat mat (senses occupant) in the passenger seat.

[msingh83]

i have same problem its at the dealer rite now less see wha thy have to say about it .

[my05_745li]

Picked up my car today. The service invoice listed "Fault 94E3 - Internal failure of SZL and ignition coil springs" as the cause. They replaced the shroud switches and levers (part no. 61319138467) in the steering column and replaced ignition coil springs 1, 4 and 5 (part no. 12131712219) and reprogrammed the car. Everything is fine now.

[MEXRACER2000]

i think i got it the worst..same thing happened to me but my 7 completely turned off in the middle of me driving..power stearing went dead..and i thankfully had enough speed to coast into the entrance of a parking lot....car would not start after this..couldnt get it into neautral...had to have a tow truck drag it onto the flatbed...type of scenario that would bring a 7series loving man to his hands and knees full of tears..jaja...called the shop today..they told me that the seatbelt or airbag sensor is sending a false message to the fuel pump to shut of fuel...this happens when being involved in a wreck..its a safety issue with the fuel...they told me they are going to drive the car around and find out if it does it again ...the reason being that the parts are expensive....dont know wat to do...wish someone on here had the answer

[unirok]

i think i got it the worst..same thing happened to me but my 7 completely turned off in the middle of me driving..power stearing went dead..and i thankfully had enough speed to coast into the entrance of a parking lot....car would not start after this..couldnt get it into neautral...had to have a tow truck drag it onto the flatbed...type of scenario that would bring a 7series loving man to his hands and knees full of tears..jaja...called the shop today..they told me that the seatbelt or airbag sensor is sending a false message to the fuel pump to shut of fuel...this happens when being involved in a wreck..its a safety issue with the fuel...they told me they are going to drive the car around and find out if it does it again ...the reason being that the parts are expensive....dont know wat to do...wish someone on here had the answer


Mr "NOT BAD FOR BEING 23YRS OLD...EEHH??" with all those spelling errors I hope you are still in college lol:rofl: anyway this sounds like a serious issue and I hope they figure out the fix properly than just waiting for it to happen again.

I cant spell either so spellchecker is my friend:angel: