Front end alignment and air bag light

[HoningBob]

Just had a front end alignment done at a GM dealer and the air bag light came on while in their shop. They have no clue and have offered no help, but have directed me to a BMW dealer who will code read (no fix) for $185.00. Did the dealer trigger something? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you in advance!

[Sky1Z3]

1. Your BMW dealer must be horrible. You can buy the SRS code reader and do it yourself for less than 185.
2. Did they use a brake pedal depressor that pushed against your seat? They may have pushed and wiggled enough to break or loosen wires on your occupancy sensor.
3. Im sure there is a member of the forum local to you willing to let you use their SRS reader.

[PDP M]

1. Your BMW dealer must be horrible. You can buy the SRS code reader and do it yourself for less than 185.
2. Did they use a brake pedal depressor that pushed against your seat? They may have pushed and wiggled enough to break or loosen wires on your occupancy sensor.
3. Im sure there is a member of the forum local to you willing to let you use their SRS reader.

Occupancy sensor is only on the right seat

[HoningBob]

Thanks, I do have access to a C110 scanner but have been told it needs a 20 pin adapter for my 2000 Z3. Any thoughts?
Again, thanks in advance.

[Vinci]

If they moved your seat, they may have wiggled the wiring under the seat, which is all it takes to set the stupid SRS light off. It happens to me a couple times per year.

I don't know anything about the C110 scanner, but I can tell you that the Peake SRS scanner will take care of this without any trouble. It costs an awful lot less than $185 and works (probably) forever.

Any SRS functions must be handled by the under-hood connector, not the OBD port in the cabin.