“Driver restraint malfunction” after changing steering

khanmohammed · 07-14-2020, 03:31 PM

I changed the steering wheel on my 2016 528i from a Sport steering to the M-Sport. Both are dual stage airbags. However I started the car and everything works fine and I get a driver restraint system malfunction. Is it just an error or is the airbag actually not working? Airbag was brand new and I plugged it in easy. Do I have to code the error out

CORRECTION: Looks like I had a three stage airbag so I have to code it to be dual stage now

BzsBimmer · 07-14-2020, 04:20 PM

Did you unplug the battery when doing the swap?
Did you plug all the connectors in and secure?

khanmohammed · 07-14-2020, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Did you unplug the battery when doing the swap?
Did you plug all the connectors in and secure?

Yeah i unplugged the battery and everything.

dewana421 · 07-16-2020, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by khanmohammed

I changed the steering wheel on my 2016 528i from a Sport steering to the M-Sport. Both are dual stage airbags. However I started the car and everything works fine and I get a driver restraint system malfunction. Is it just an error or is the airbag actually not working? Airbag was brand new and I plugged it in easy. Do I have to code the error out

CORRECTION: Looks like I had a three stage airbag so I have to code it to be dual stage now

Reset the adaptation values....that may fix your issue as the car learns the new adaptations.... i just reset mine and made a video...see the link below...hope it works for you.
you will need ISTAD for it with a ENET cable and a laptop.
see the video below i just posted on my channel.

Yomiladoja · 06-12-2023, 06:10 AM

I upgraded the steering of my F10 and I got an arrow drivers restraints malfunction”
Does anybody know how I can fix this error? I tried to clear it but it’s a permanent error.

I am considering changing steering sensor angle, do you think it’s necessary?

With this error do I need to change my airbag?

07-14-2020, 03:31 PM	#1
khanmohammed First Lieutenant 149 Rep 375 Posts Drives: BMW M4 CS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	“Driver restraint malfunction” after changing steering I changed the steering wheel on my 2016 528i from a Sport steering to the M-Sport. Both are dual stage airbags. However I started the car and everything works fine and I get a driver restraint system malfunction. Is it just an error or is the airbag actually not working? Airbag was brand new and I plugged it in easy. Do I have to code the error out CORRECTION: Looks like I had a three stage airbag so I have to code it to be dual stage now
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BzsBimmer Major General 3252 Rep 6,715 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	Did you unplug the battery when doing the swap? Did you plug all the connectors in and secure?
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Yomiladoja Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Bmw f10 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Nigeria iTrader: (0)	I have the same issue. Anyone found a solution? I upgraded the steering of my F10 and I got an arrow drivers restraints malfunction” Does anybody know how I can fix this error? I tried to clear it but it’s a permanent error. I am considering changing steering sensor angle, do you think it’s necessary? With this error do I need to change my airbag?
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