hi there fellow beemers. not been on the site for a while,must say looking good since i last looked. great looking site. i'm hoping someone can help. i've bought a new airbag ecu. problem is i can't find where the ecu is situated. i've got a workshop manual on disk. it says the ecu is under the passenger side dashboard. looked under there and all i can see is the body control modules,no sign of the ecu.if anyone can help it would be very helpful. look forward to any help.thanks.

Should be there behind glovebox... If not then locate the engine ECU (usually under bonnet on near-side behind suspension top), there maybe 3 - 4 modules in there ;)

hi.took the glovebox out,removed the control modules. still no sign of an airbag ecu.i've put everthing back now.starting to get dark. will check in the engine bay tomorrow.thanks.will keep you up to date tomorrow.

hi, still not found the ecu. if anyone else can help, it would be welcome. don't fancy taking all the interior out unless i have to.i've attached an image of the ecu. has a single orange connecter which you can just see in the image. thanks

Under carpet by gear stick

hi, yipee i found it. close to where you suggested. under the centre armrest. removed the centre tray and there it was. thanks for your help. ps. if you want to put this up on the helpful tips or 8 series page page you can.

No problem mate