Air Bag warning light

[pagibbo]

I have an intermittent airbag warning light coming on. It only ever lights up when I have a front seat passenger in the car. So far the dealers have not come up with a solution and want me to replace the airbags mounted in the doors AND the infront of the passenger. This does seem excessive

Anyone had similar?
It is on a 2002 4.4 with 106,000 miles

Thanks

Paul

[Wagner]

Start by checking out the airbag sensors in the seat and seat belt receptacle before you start replacing airbags.

[mh75]

I have the same problem with my 2003 jeep, this is a common problem with all bmw's not only the x5, the problem is a fautly sensor in the front passenger seat, the seat would have to be stripped to replace the sensor, so its not actually a problem with the airbags, its the sensor!

[pagibbo]

Ok so it is either the preassure mat in the seat or the controle module under the seat that is likely to be causing the fault.
Should I get my independent BMW garage to swap the mat or control box first?

As the mat seems cheaper I guess thats the best place to start.

Thanks guys

[Wagner]

If you have a shop with better rates then the dealer, then yes.