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    Air bag question

    I replaced the entire dash on my 335i because the original was beat up.

    Here’s my issue. The replacement dash had a passenger air bag still attached so I plugged into it.

    I got Passenger restraint error message that won’t go away!

    I replaced with the original air bag but it’s still there.

    Not just that but the message is on the infotainment screen and won’t go away!

    I can’t even select radio it’s stuck on this message.

    Help!
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    After putting stuff back together, any SRS system errors need to be actively cleared with a diagnostic interface made for BMWs. They do not go out on their own for airbag system.
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    The one that came with the dash could have been bad, and of course the codes won't clear on their own.
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    i can't recall now, did the various airbag recalls affect the e9x cars?
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    Clear the codes with a BMW specific scan tool which can talk to all computers. Then read the codes again. Be aware that there's a whole bunch of airbag wiring in and around the dashboard. Did you plug in the airbag in the "A" pillar?

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    Quote Originally Posted by shadowpuck View Post
    i can't recall now, did the various airbag recalls affect the e9x cars?
    I think on the steering wheel, but not sure about the passenger side.
    Darin
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    05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
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    84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
    91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
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