Disable front passenger air bags

mccalia1 · #1 04-21-2009, 07:45 AM

My daughter is nearly 4yrs old and I'd like her to sit in the front passenger seat.

Is there a way to disable the passenger airbags to make this possible?

thanks

X5 Meister · #2 04-21-2009, 03:17 PM

1. Not recommended by any authority
2. Can only be done by BMW on these cars
3. I don't know what the legal requirements/implications are in the UK for you or BMW
4. They might refuse to do it altogether
5. I would personally advise you against it as well

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amacman · #3 04-21-2009, 04:19 PM

i have 2002 X5 and needed airbag control system reprogrammed because they can deploy at any time so keep your kids well away from airbags. the fault is common and brought to my attention last week during dealer visit . previous visit was november so service bulletin must be recent .

X5 Meister · #4 04-21-2009, 04:40 PM

Your receipt should show the bulletin number, can you tell me what it is?

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Originally Posted by amacman

i have 2002 X5 and needed airbag control system reprogrammed because they can deploy at any time so keep your kids well away from airbags. the fault is common and brought to my attention last week during dealer visit . previous visit was november so service bulletin must be recent .

01 BMW_X5 · #5 04-23-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Your receipt should show the bulletin number, can you tell me what it is?

Check this 65 13 00 (641) 06/2007 - Deactivating and reactivating airbags/belt reminder All models.

X5 Meister · #6 04-23-2009, 03:42 PM

Not coming up as valid. ?

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Originally Posted by 01 BMW_X5

Check this 65 13 00 (641) 06/2007 - Deactivating and reactivating airbags/belt reminder All models.

liamcartwright · #7 05-15-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by amacman

i have 2002 X5 and needed airbag control system reprogrammed because they can deploy at any time so keep your kids well away from airbags. the fault is common and brought to my attention last week during dealer visit . previous visit was november so service bulletin must be recent .

I've had mine done, its a 20 minute job. They just reprogram the airbag module.

You can check for recalls here: VOSA - Vehicle Recalls

amacman · #8 04-21-2009, 04:45 PM

sorry it`s not on paperwork but i`ll be back thursday for axle bushes so i`ll get numbers for you then meister .

amacman · #9 04-23-2009, 04:15 PM

meister , i got info from dealer - E53 RHD ( right hand drive ) ENCODING AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE is what came on screen when key was scanned .

X5 Meister · #10 04-23-2009, 04:23 PM

I believe you, I'm just saying that it doesn't seem to come up as an SIB, maybe it is a different technical bulletin or something.

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Originally Posted by amacman

meister , i got info from dealer - E53 RHD ( right hand drive ) ENCODING AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE is what came on screen when key was scanned .