Just read through this thread--wow 328 Power 04, what incredible work. You may not be a forensic electrical engineer, but you should be.
Abel, my Airbag dash light is no longer ON!! I plugged in one of the modules you reset for me and the light is no longer glowing. Your work is historic! Thank you very much for figuring this out. I was thinking that I would have to replace the module with a fresh one for $1000! Let's hope that all of the other drivers with airbag lights on and only retail to consider see this thread. Best regards,
Donald
Glad to hear it. Yes, there is a 5-10 second boot up time on 'virgin' error cleaned modules. I noticed it happening when testing on my desk. They start processing a bunch of data, and you can hear the processor and circuits working. It then starts the life counter after all the self-checks.
Feel free to scan the module with INPA for anything. Code menu and Status menu should show you everything operating as it should.
-Abel
- E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
- 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
- 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
- 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
- 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
- 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
- 2016 Mini Cooper S
Today I found out that the MRSZ3 v3.0 (superseding part; BMW part number 65776908896) can ALSO get the F0 internal fault errors.
I managed to get one of those cleared and working normally as well.
-Abel
- E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
- 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
- 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
- 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
- 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
- 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
- 2016 Mini Cooper S
Think this one could be reset? my side impact sensor got wet and i think it locked this one up.
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That one (Temic MRSZ4) should be simpler and possible to do through K-Line diag line, instead of direct microprocessor chip access.
I haven't physically tried one of these, but my tools should do it.
-Abel
- E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
- 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
- 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
- 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
- 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
- 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
- 2016 Mini Cooper S
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These are the ones Abel uses for the MRSZ4.
Can other part number air bag modules be reprogramed to work in the Z3. When I look on ebay for z-3 air bag modules, all I see are other part number modules listed in the search,not the part numbers for z-3
Since my air bag module seems to be defective, before I spend $1000 for a new one, what should I check before installing it. I certainly don’t want to fry the new one?
Well what is the problem with your current one? Every Z3 airbag module that I have been sent so far worked after the microcontroller reprogramming directly on board.
And no, other part numbers will not work. eBay's compatibility charts are wrong. It has to be a Z3 part number.
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I would be able to tell if it's faulty by connecting to it directly on my desk. Skipping all car harness (potential problems there) and talking to it directly.
Also, I would ask around, as some users sent me multiple and have extras.
-Abel
- E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
- 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
- 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
- 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
- 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
- 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
- 2016 Mini Cooper S
Does not give any readout when connected to inpa on 20 pin connection, but i have dim air bag light on dash.
ok... following with fascination...
question: have a 2000 M roadster...
I would like to purchase a module and have you sprinkle your magic dust on it as a back up...
what should i look for....
i see in another thread these references:
BMW PN: 65778386192, (Temic MRSZ3, v2.5)
BMW PN: 65776908896 (Temic MRSZ3, v3.0)
i'm a tech idiot (among other things) so be patient and use small words..
gladly pay you for your magic...
Those are the correct part numbers, yes.
If you do find one of those modules used with an "Internal Error" or "Crash Data Stored" then I can get those cleared. Otherwise it wouldn't need my fix, they will work (almost) plug and play.
Last edited by shogun; 08-20-2022 at 05:42 PM.
-Abel
- E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
- 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
- 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
- 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
- 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
- 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
- 2016 Mini Cooper S
Don't do it, I sent my module to Abel and when it came back I opened the box and had to fight 6 rattlesnakes, 15 tarantulas, and like 4 sun spiders to get the module out.
(not really; the module came back nice and error-free. Abel's awesome. I recommend sending yours in for fixing).
I've still got my bricked v2.5. Might send it to you to virginize it.
2001 Z3 3.0i -Oxford Green/Sandbeige
2016 428xi -Estoril Blue II/Black
2018 430iC- Estoril Blue II/Black
2018 330it - Melbourne Red/Venetian Beige/Black
-Abel
- E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
- 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
- 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
- 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
- 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
- 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
- 2016 Mini Cooper S
Hi I just bought 2000 m roadster with a bad srs module, the prior owner sent me an uncoded module pn# 65778374799 after I purchased one from a 98 m roadster pn#65778374798 that is still good . If I connect the 98 module will that work and turn off the srs light. If not code you recode the one in the car and the uncoded one I'll give you the extra 98 module . How do you remove the srs control module ?
Both those part numbers are wrong for your car.
-Abel
- E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
- 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
- 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
- 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
- 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
- 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
- 2016 Mini Cooper S
Hey Abel, I responded on my other post to you about my airbag light. Do I fall into this category of needing this done to mine?
-Abel
- E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
- 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
- 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
- 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
- 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
- 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
- 2016 Mini Cooper S
The mechanic that I had it at, used some snap on scanner and it said F0 internal ecu error
05 ignition circuit ZK4>side airbag front left. Would this cause my intermittent no crank issues? I do know that the previous owner had someone replace window regulators... maybe something got disconnected?
Tell me how I can get this to you if you think you can help me out and price etc..
Thanks!
The airbag fault will not cause no crank.
The F0 internal ecu error is the main problem and does not allow the airbag module to clear any codes or work properly.
Send me a PM (private message) on here, and we can work something out. I suspect your intermittent no crank may be the EWS module or possibly crankshaft position sensor (if it hadn't been checked). I replied in your other thread.
-Abel
- E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
- 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
- 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
- 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
- 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
- 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
- 2016 Mini Cooper S
Abel, I opened INPA to see if I had the F0 code. I've read and cleared engine codes with it before, but where do I read codes related to this system? I noticed there was an airbag section and also a bunch of ABS sections.
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I have the intermittant airbag light, especially once the car is warm or the ambient temperature is hot.
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