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Question: Passenger Airbag Sensor

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stephschriever, Draper, UT, March 09, 2010, 08:25
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My passenger airbag sensor has gone bad, doing exactly what recall states, but BMW says that my VIN is not included in recall. Have filed complaint with NHTSB but need to pass safety inspection in the meantime. I have heard about being able to bypass this sensor allowing both airbags to deploy if in accident and turn off airbag warning light. Any direction/instructions, I cannot find anything other than recall info.

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    Bret Bodas March 09, 2010, 17:06
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    Even if we had this info, we couldn't wouldn't you instructions on how to tamper with your airbag system, sorry. Try the bimmerforum, tons of BMW info there.

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    Visitor, October 24, 2010, 13:17

    Hey did you ever get BMW to address your problem? I get the same response, my vin is not included, but it's the same problem.

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    Visitor, November 18, 2010, 07:34

    My air bag system is also not covered on the recall....any information. BMW said they would fix it for $800....now I have three sensors that are bad at 55,000 miles.

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    Hmac November 27, 2010, 13:03
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    I had the same problem and was told I could replace for many$$$ or disconect for a few. I disconected>>>

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    Visitor, May 19, 2011, 09:18

    I have the same exact problem with my 06 BMW x3....I have filed complaints with the NHTSB , BBB, and the state attorney general. .....AND BMW wants over $1000 to repair it.....THIS IS BS....I will never buy a BMW again...They seem to go bad right around 55K to 60K

    the more people that file with the NHTSB the better.

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    Visitor, June 09, 2011, 05:32

    update....The attorney general did nothing....the NHTSB did nothing....BUT the BBB was able to get BMW to make good on the the repair. So if you have the same problem....make sure you write to the BBB... it saved me about a $1000 dollars.

    BMW has no interest in fixing this problem which is wide spread....so you need to be a PR--K with these guys.....THANK YOU BBB...You really came through for the little guy.

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    Visitor, June 09, 2011, 05:40

    Hi....You need to file a complaint with the BBB. The NHTSB and attorney general will do nothing for you. I finally got BMW to fix the repair for free....thanks to the BBB.

    It saved me a boat load of money.

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