SRS - Air Bag Lamp ON/OC3 Mat Fault Code Set
SI B 72 02 06Safety Restraint Systems
June 2006
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B72 02 06 dated June 2006.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Airbag Warning Lamp for 0C3 Seat Mat Fault
MODEL
E53 (X5), E60, E61 (5 Series), E63, E64 (6 Series), E65, E66 (7 Series), E83 (X3), E85 (Z4), E90 (3 Series)
Vehicles produced up to 11/2005
SITUATION
The customer complains that the Airbag Warning Lamp (AWL) illuminates, together with the Passenger Airbag Status Lamp (POL). The problem may be intermittent.
Depending on the vehicle concerned, one of the following 0C3 seat mat faults is stored in the SRS Control Module/Satellite - 95B8, 71, 93C3, 97E0.
CAUSE
Micro-cracks in the 0C3 seat mat.
CORRECTION
On a customer complaint basis only:
^ Follow DIS test plan
^ If no other faults are found, replace the 0C3 seat mat.
The label on the electronic module attached to the 0C3 seat mat shows the production date in dd/mm/yy format. The improved mats were introduced at the dates shown.
NOTE:
To avoid the possibility of a pre-load condition on the assembled part, be sure to follow the repair instructions. The 0C3 mat will not enable if there is pre-load.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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