INPA Error code troubleshooting
 

Today I did my window regulator which by the way Lemforder regulator motors suck and the OEM Bosch motor does not appear bolt up to the new regulator. I cleaned up my door lock actuator, cylinder, replaced the bowden cable. I quadruple checked my airbag connector because I've had a light for a few years. I went to clear it and it still wouldn't go away. I think the black tabs on the outside look like a picture that was posted in another thread a while ago which might indicate the connector is busted busted.
More interestingly I pulled numerous error codes I had no idea about. I have a hunch some of this might be related to my headlights and/or when they fogged up because of seal issues. However I've never troubleshooted electrical errors such as this. I'm interested in how some of y'all might try to approach diagnosing this generally speaking.

Date: 03/29/26 17:23:41
Errors from Error Memory:

Variant: SD_DS2 2 Error in error memory
Error registration 1: 0x00A2: SoS Homing Error
Error occurrences: 1
Static error
Error code: A2 21

Error registration 2: 0x0007: CAN_Controller Error
Error occurrences: 5
Sporadic error
Error code: 07 85

Variant: EWS3 1 Error in error memory
Error registration 1: 0x000F: Power-On-Reset
Error occurrences: 4
Static error
Error code: OF 24

Variant: ZKE3_GM6 2 Error in error memory
Error registration 1: 0x0095: Interior Protection: Fuse or Wiring
Error occurrences: 1
Static error

Error registration 2: 0x0042: Short Circuit to UA (Supply Voltage) / Kurzschluss UA
Error occurrences: 24
Static Error

Variant: SZM38 1 Error in error memory
Error registration 1: 0x0005: Seat Heating Temperature Sensor (Left) - Open Circuit
Error occurrences: 31
Error currently present
Error code: 05 3F

Variant: MRS4 1 Error in error memory
Error registration 1: 0x0605: Firing Circuit ZK4 / Front Left Side Airbag
Error occurrences: 1
Start Error Clock: 7,417,191.00
End Error Clock: 16,777,215.09
Error currently present
Resistance too low
Error not sporadic
Error code: 05 22 01 71 2D 67 FF FF FF

Variant: IKI 3 Error in error memory
Error registration 1: 0x0092: Gong_1
Error occurrences: 50
Short circuit to ground
Error currently present
Sporadic error
Error code: 92 C2 32


Shadow errors from Information Memory:

Variant: ALC_DS2 5 Error in information memory
Info registration 1: 0x003A: Telegramm Geschwindigkeit ungueltig/Speed Telegram invalid
Error occurrences: 27
Error currently present
Error code: 3A 2C

Info registration 3: 0x003B: Telegramm Lenkwinkel ungueltig/Steering angle telegram invalid
Error occurrences: 27
Error currently not present
Error code: 3В 24

Info registration 4: 0x003D: Telegramm Klemmenstatus Timeout oder ungueltig/Terminal status telegram timeout or invalid
Error occurrences: 27
Error currently not present
Error code: 3D 24

Info registration 5: 0x003F: ALC meldet Fehler an Lichtschaltzentrum/ALC reports error to Light Switching Center
Error occurrences: 16
Error currently present
Error code: 3F 62

Variant: SD_DS2 2 Error in information memory
Info registration 1: 0x0009: SoS Kennlinie Schieben/SOS characteristic Curve: Sliding
Error occurrences: 1
Static error
Error code: 09 A1

Info registration 2: 0x0041: SHD Aktivierung der SKB/SHD Activation of SKB
Error occurrences: 1
Sporadic error
Error code: 41 41

Have you had a low battery recently? Clear all the codes and see which ones return. Ghost alarms are common. I ignore them unless they return or are unique.

What he said except also check the Ω on your airbag. (Stand not in front of the bag in case your DME uses too high a voltage ands trips the bag (powerball small odds).

The connector on airbags are designed to short out when unplugged and from my understanding if the little gizmo breaks that removes the short it will stay shorted.

Look for a YouTube video if you can’t figure it out but I’ve seen more than one example on xoutpost where I think there just found the right sized piece of plastic to jam in the right place to open the switch. I think I’d maybe take the more drastic option of pull the contact.

There was another error about something shorted to ground but I don’t have time to look up the code and find what it is.


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Most of those errors do appear to be low voltage. I hadn’t driven the x5 for about two weeks. I idled an hour or so while washing it yesterday and drove around the block, then cleared codes. Today I cleared again and it’s just the gong and airbag warning. Maybe when I do the other rear door carrier, front passenger regulator and gong i’ll try doing the chopped old credit card trick on the airbag driver airbag.

Yup that’s the fix you need. It’ll be nice to clear the airbag code for sure


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Can INPA actually clear SRS codes? Hit me up on a free day. We can try my Foxwell Pro scanner. It reset my drivers side SRS code after replacing the door handle.

One of the primary reasons I got mine. ABS and SRS


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I can supposedly clear it through INPA selecting E53->Airbag then finding the read errors/clear errors functions which flashes the SRS light. It goes off for a second or two and comes back shortly after. I think it also does that with general error read/clear but if that's not true that'd be grand if the foxwell does it.


I had thought of INPA/ISTA as handheld scanners on steroids, like those programs include all capabilities of a scanner and then some. Is that not right? Do some handheld scanners do more than those diag softwares?

Unless it's OEM software and setup, I think some features don't work well. We can try the FoxWell before you try any delicate fixes.

You won't be able to reset the light if there is still a problem.

I did the front passenger regulator today. Tomorrow I can pull codes, see if i have a second airbag error and whether INPA clears it.

Also general question, the door cards.. I’ve got four different trim panel clip mounts that have separated from the old glue of the door cards itself. As well the very top portion of the door card - the plastic part that seats with metal clips where the window meets. JB Weld? I scuffed one and did the headliner glue (3m green super trim adhesive) and it did not work lol.

I would use jb. Usually I use Kwik so I can assemble same day. If you have the time the thinner slower stuff grabs plastic (well anything) better.

Kwik fixed a hole in my radiator lasted almost two years before it started to leak so slow only could detect with uv dye.


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Can confirm, had two airbag errors from INPA -> IDENT/Read Error/Info Memory E53 -> Read Errors. Cleared errors, reread errors, one airbag persists. Seem my driver airbag connector is broken in some capacity

Didn’t you mention it reporter shorted? Remove the shorting bar or tweak with plastic sliver. The connector shorts internally to I guess prevent 12v from beaming through the air and set off the bag.


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AI search for the code:
IDENT (Identification): INPA is reading the module's part number, VIN, and software version.
Read Error Memory (Fehlerspeicher): These are active or historical faults that have triggered a check engine light or a system warning.
Info Memory (Infospeicher): These are logged events, often "shadow faults," that do not necessarily turn on a check engine light but indicate a potential issue, such as slight electrical glitches or low voltage.
E53 Specifics: The E53 is highly sensitive to voltage. Many "Info Memory" errors are caused by a weak or old battery

Let's give my Foxwell Pro a shot at the error.

Yeah I’m pretty sure the driver airbag connector is messed up. That’s the side I messed with the most a long time ago before i knew how to take stuff apart better. I have a replacement airbag wire I can solder too sometime. I distinctly remember manhandling that connector a couple times lol

Have a read of this.... ;)

https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/...-light.680542/

And... here's an alternative fix - 3D print a new part!. ;)

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6024854

I have around 10 airbag codes which I have yet to find a way to make go away. I have tried INPA and BMW Scanner v1.4. Both try to clear them but fail to do so.

Anyone in DFW area that has a foxwell pro scanner?

I am just curious to see if the foxwell will clear these. I'd buy one, but I may not be keeping the X5 much longer if I can't figure out the problems (not airbags) I am having with it.