Used Airbag deactivate for my small child

txguy1986 · 05-15-2019, 02:22 PM

I used the Airbag deactivate feature for my small child, now airbag light on dash won't cutoff. I used the keyed cutoff switch next to the passenger door, turned it back on and the light won't turn off now. The airbag light for the passenger seat next to the gear shift seems to work. Are those switches prone to malfunctioning? Any suggestions?

The HACK · 05-15-2019, 04:05 PM

The passenger airbag wire getting pinched and kinked is a common problem amongst early Z4s. I suspect that's the problem, not the switch.

txguy1986 · 05-15-2019, 05:27 PM

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The passenger airbag wire getting pinched and kinked is a common problem amongst early Z4s. I suspect that's the problem, not the switch.

Is that something I can get to?

The HACK · 05-15-2019, 06:26 PM

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Is that something I can get to?

It’s behind the door somewhere, but I think you should scan the car first to confirm which airbag is not communicating.

Huz-Z · 05-16-2019, 09:49 AM

The occupant sensor mat in the seat base has been known to cause issues and there have recalls on that I think.

pokeybritches · 05-16-2019, 01:31 PM

The light will stay illuminated until reset, even if you fix the underlying issue. Most generic OBD readers cannot reset the light.

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