E46 passenger airbag light on

[Jimmyshotgun 0]

Hey guys first time posting on here. So I’ve owned my 318i 2004 e46 for almost a year now and I knew this was a common problem but now my wof is coming up and I’d like to sort it out. My passenger airbag light comes on when there’s someone sitting in the passenger seat and I’m wondering how I go about sorting that out cheers that’s. Also it has had a scan recently because I got the crank angle sensor replaced and the airbag fault did not come up. 
 

Cheers Kody

[B.M.W Ltd 950]

You'll need to get it scanned again, fix the fault and reset the system. Will be occupancy sensor, wiring harness or seat belt receiver.

[NZ00Z3 187]

Many scanners only scan the engine DME and not the other modules in the car.  To scan the airbag, you will need a scanner with BMW software.

Here are a couple of options.

- Foxwell NT530 scanner.   Buy from a reputable source.  There are many Chinese knock offs on E-bay that do not work. http://www.foxwelltool.com/wholesale/nt520-pro-scanner-with-bmw-software-installed.html  or look on Trademe.

- INPA software on an old laptop and a special cable. https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2184573-The-Z3-Diagnostics-Thread-Instructions-Experiences-Discussions-Experimentation