Passenger Restraint System Failure

SchlauCow · 07-01-2011, 02:30 PM

I think I'm the first to experience this issue specifically for the 2011 F10.

I was driving away (ironically) from the local BMW dealer, and the error popped up.

I do remember putting some things on my seat (accessories I purchased), which might have tripped it... but, in any case, shouldn't have received this error -- especially with only 6,000 miles.

Went back to BMW to schedule a diagnostic check, will let you all know what they say...

Anyone else have any insight?

gatoman39 · 07-01-2011, 04:23 PM

What was the message exactly on the IP? Did it look like this or something different?

SchlauCow · 07-01-2011, 05:32 PM

Said exactly what I typed in for the title. I'll see if I can grab a picture of it and post.

SchlauCow · 07-02-2011, 01:19 PM

Weird. I turned on my car, the warning showed up then immediately disappeared... Still going to take it in to see what's wrong.

LuvMyE92 · 07-05-2011, 06:26 AM

Likely one of the many systems failed momentarily to respond in an appropriate manner to a query which lit the fault. But since it's part of the passive restraint system, it would be smart to have it checked-out.

SchlauCow · 07-05-2011, 09:33 PM

Found out what it was... if you ever spill a little bit of water on your seat, you're likely to get this error. I used a spray bottle to spray down the seats a bit before conditioning them, and I think some water from the spray bottle managed to leak out since I left the bottle sitting there... and, then the sensor went off... fixed it by putting the heated seats on full blast for a bit and clearing the code.

D'OH

gatoman39 · 07-05-2011, 10:33 PM

never would have guessed that in a million years. I spray down the seats all the time, but I guess mist and pour create two different effects.

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gatoman39 Major 116 Rep 1,346 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335 M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: LA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E92 335i M Sport [1.00]	What was the message exactly on the IP? Did it look like this or something different? Attached Images __________________
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SchlauCow ****** 137 Rep 337 Posts Drives: Honda M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Radiance iTrader: (4)	Said exactly what I typed in for the title. I'll see if I can grab a picture of it and post. __________________ You will never be as complex as the strand of hair sitting on top of your head.
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07-02-2011, 01:19 PM	#4
SchlauCow ****** 137 Rep 337 Posts Drives: Honda M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Radiance iTrader: (4)	Weird. I turned on my car, the warning showed up then immediately disappeared... Still going to take it in to see what's wrong. __________________ You will never be as complex as the strand of hair sitting on top of your head.
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07-05-2011, 06:26 AM	#5
LuvMyE92 Occasionally frequent poster 3000 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: CT5V-Blackwing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RTP NC, USA iTrader: (0)	Likely one of the many systems failed momentarily to respond in an appropriate manner to a query which lit the fault. But since it's part of the passive restraint system, it would be smart to have it checked-out. __________________ Current inventory: F22 & G05 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing w/3 pedals Past: E24,E28(3),E34,E36,E37,E38(2),E39(4),E46,E89,E92 (obviously),F01,F06,F10,F30,F87,G12,G30(2),G82(2)
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SchlauCow ****** 137 Rep 337 Posts Drives: Honda M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Radiance iTrader: (4)	Found out what it was... if you ever spill a little bit of water on your seat, you're likely to get this error. I used a spray bottle to spray down the seats a bit before conditioning them, and I think some water from the spray bottle managed to leak out since I left the bottle sitting there... and, then the sensor went off... fixed it by putting the heated seats on full blast for a bit and clearing the code. D'OH __________________ You will never be as complex as the strand of hair sitting on top of your head.
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gatoman39 Major 116 Rep 1,346 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335 M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: LA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E92 335i M Sport [1.00]	never would have guessed that in a million years. I spray down the seats all the time, but I guess mist and pour create two different effects. __________________
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