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Old 09-21-2015, 08:58 PM
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DIY fix for occupancy seat sensor?
looking for a temp. fix for the passenger seat sensor. I thought I read a thread before about a quick fix but I can't seem to find it.
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Old 09-21-2015, 09:52 PM
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The sensor mat is replaceable. About $100 part. Some years were recalled (but it didn't go all the way back to 2001 for mine...).

Here's one write up. Some people rig up a bypass, but that is not my way. Want it working as it was designed...

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...srs-light.html
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Old 09-21-2015, 10:43 PM
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It's called a brick. Ha!
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I bought one of these for my x5, it just makes the car think someone is always sitting there when I check with INPA.
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just got mine fixed at dealers for free.. make sure yours falls into the production affected
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Old 09-22-2015, 12:58 PM
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mine is eligible for the recall but they never seem to have it in stock or time to do it
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How do we know which ones are eligible for the recall?
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Old 09-23-2015, 12:20 PM
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I found a fix online and it only cost me $3 to make but I can find the seat sensor plug that I'm supposed to cut and splice into
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Old 09-23-2015, 12:21 PM
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How do we know which ones are eligible for the recall?
read this....

BMW Recall – 3, 5, 7, X5 -Series – Passenger Seat SRS Occupancy Sensor E90, E91, E60, E61, E65, E66, E53 13V564000 | Bavarian Autosport Blog
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