E32 740iL : Air Bag lights up on the insrument panel display

[AAM]

Recently my airbag warning light comes up ( red colour ) everytime the engine is started and it stays on until the engine is switch off.any idea the cause n what needs to be done ?thanks.

 

[bmw7833]

For e39, the error would be the passenger seatmate sensor.

 

[kgb]

yep, same as on my e32.

My solution: take out light bulb from the dash meter.

It did work on my e32.

 

[Vincent Hor]

Why cheat on yourself & compromise on your own safety? Better have it checked by a competent mechanic. It could be a cheap fix.

yep, same as on my e32.

My solution: take out light bulb from the dash meter.

It did work on my e32.

 

[safuanorsham]

unker,mine got prob like that before.. mech checked, its from sensor under driver seat.. mybe similar to urs..