Airbag Light

[Luke]

Having a problem with my airbag light flashing on and off, iv bought one of them bypass units you can buy but before wiring that in how hard is it to just remove the bulb?

[G4VHD]

I've never done this on a BMW, but had imense amount of hassel with ABS on my Tigra..

Ended up removing the bulb for MOT...wasn't that difficult, but i don't know for sure how to take bm dash apart

[G4VHD]

whats this bypass unit you have brought, have you got a link to a page so i can see it??

[Luke]

Yeh check this out gav http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?aid=140518561559&sv=E46%20bypass%20&emvcc=0

[G4VHD]

I dont like it...as an auto leccy my self..

But if you having probs fitting it, ill do it for you before the meet

[Luke]

Yeh I don't like it to tbh that's why I asked how hard it would be to take speedo out to remove bulb, and ok thanks bud

[andy-mcq]

i think its fairly easy to take the gauges out. just as usual have to be careful with the boards etc.

[Luke]

Do you know how to get them out andy?

[andy-mcq]

PARDON!!!! ;)

il have a look for a guide and get back to you. i have seen one im sure

[Luke]

Haha sh#t dropped myself in that, ok thanks mate

[andy-mcq]

couldnt find the guide i have seen , il have a look on mine later and report back

[G4VHD]

Can this help?

[andy-mcq]

nice gav, never thought of the tube :rolleyes:

[G4VHD]

Youtube and wikipedeia....I was a mega thick poo till they appeared lol

[andy-mcq]

:lol:

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

I think this is a safety issue and should not be taken lightly...

The most common fault is the drivers or passenger seat pad sensor, have a fiddle at the wiring under each seat to see if the light goes out...

Personally I wouldn't remove the bulb.

I would use the bypass mod only for MOT or if I were selling it...

Just my thoughts guys ;)

[andy-mcq]

not sure if im correct here, but i think if you stick some tape over were the light is for the mot they cant remove it, its a visual check.

i may be completly wrong there though :unsure:

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

You could stick a small "M" emblem over it to make it look natural !!!!

[andy-mcq]

thats a good idea :lol:

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

thats a good idea :lol:

Not as Soft (Daft) as I look eh?

[andy-mcq]

erm......

;)

[Luke]

I know it's a fault with the senor and I cba to wire that bypass senor in so would rather take bulb out for now

[Luke]

I wired the bypass senor in today and works like a dream :)

[G4VHD]

I wired the bypass senor in today and works like a dream :)

RESULT :D

[Luke]

Yes well chufed with that, only took 10 mins take the passenger sit out cut a couple of wires and then wire in the bypass and presto... Done lol