Subject: The old sensor looks like it is great shape. No pieces look broken....... Author: sarasotarealtor as Sarasota : member since March, 2004 : 1807 posts Posted on: 2006-12-20 20:07:14

If I had to guess, I would say that this little diode or resistor at the very back of the seat and mat has gone bad. One set of wires runs goes down the right side and the other set goes down the left side. They meet at the front of the seat.

Just a guess, but everything else looks fine.

• Pass Seat Airbag Sensor Mat replacement DIY - Just finished....... (pic) (url) - Sarasota 2006-12-20 12:32:51 (8070 views)
  • I've heard a knee on the front seat can do it (nt) - mw717 2006-12-20 23:51:20 (577 views)
  • Niiiiiccsseee (from SouthPark) (nt) - Stu 2006-12-20 23:01:25 (204 views)
  • very nice DIY work. i think i need to drop off my 7 at your place for a while. - noahgo 2006-12-20 22:32:10 (199 views)
  • Re: Pass Seat Airbag Sensor Mat replacement DIY - Just finished....... - himey 2006-12-20 20:58:05 (390 views)
  • Oh man! What a job!! Nice day off huh? :). Im gonna forward your writeup to my (nt) - buddy at work!-ED 2006-12-20 20:40:49 (189 views)
  • Excellent post, Sarasota. (nt) - JL 2006-12-20 20:13:01 (151 views)
    • Thank you. Hope it helps someone. (nt) - Sarasota 2006-12-20 20:31:26 (131 views)
  • What do you think cause the failure? Kids jumping on seat? Sharp object laid on - bmw635 2006-12-20 19:56:18 (254 views)
    • The old sensor looks like it is great shape. No pieces look broken....... (pic) - Sarasota 2006-12-20 20:07:14 (405 views)
      • If you have an Ohm meter you can trace the wire for broken point. (nt) - bmw635 2006-12-20 20:09:06 (315 views)
        • Just put it on the meter.....OL for open line....... (pic) - Sarasota 2006-12-20 20:30:21 (362 views)
  • UPDATE - Just took a ride with a real passenger.....No airbag light !! - Sarasota 2006-12-20 19:55:46 (227 views)
    • W'd be fun to have her drive & wiggle on your seat while you're flooring. :-))) (nt) - bmw635 2006-12-20 20:00:30 (163 views)
  • Thanks man! - I have the confidence to do mine now... - jcarey 2006-12-20 19:07:50 (147 views)
    • Oversized passenger would have no effect on the zip ties..... (pic) - Sarasota 2006-12-20 19:50:36 (300 views)
  • Excellent work and photos! It's been added to e38.org - davidc 2006-12-20 17:06:13 (158 views)
    • Thanks David. It was not nearly as bad as I thought it might be. (nt) - Sarasota 2006-12-20 17:25:52 (163 views)
  • Where's the love? (nt) - Sarasota 2006-12-20 16:52:28 (171 views)
    • got some from me!! a million thanks as this will come very handy soon! - kromdom 2006-12-20 20:26:37 (175 views)