Restraints - Air Bag Warning Lamp ON/Fault Codes Set
SI B 72 05 05Safety Restraint Systems
October 2006
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I B72 05 05 dated June 2006.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
AWL Illuminated, with Wiring Faults for Active Head Restraint
MODEL
E65, E66 (7 Series), E60 (5 Series) with Active Head Restraints. Vehicles produced to 3/2005.
SITUATION
The AWL (Airbag Warning Lamp) is illuminated and various fault codes relating to the wiring to the active head restraint are stored:
E65, E66 SSFA (Driver Seat Satellite): 9752, 9753, 9754, 9755 or 9757
E65, E66 SSBF (Passenger Seat Satellite): 97D2, 97D3, 97D4, 97D5 or 97D7
NEW E60 SBSL (B-Pillar Satellite Sensor - Left): 9847, 9848, 9852, 9853, 9854, 9855 or 9857
E60 SBSR (B-Pillar Satellite Sensor - Right): 98D2, 98D3, 98D4, 98D5 or 98D7
CAUSE
The seat wiring harness is damaged.
CORRECTION
Replace the seat wiring harness and observe the following important instructions to prevent damage to the replacement harness:
INCORRECT INSTALLATION:
This diagram shows the wire frame at the top left of the back of the driver's seat. The sharp points at the wire ends may damage the harness.
Using a pair of suitable pliers, bend the wire ends as shown to avoid harness damage.
Using plastic wire ties, route the replacement harness (1) down the seat back, spacing it 20 mm (A) from the edge of the wire frame.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Defect Code Refer to KSD
Labor Operation: Refer to KSD
Labor Allowance: Refer to KSD
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