After purchasing a 91 318iS with the blank check panel and driving it home, I had some minor things to fix before getting it on the road. The blank check panel was unfortunately missing the plastic cover, so all I could see were the bulbs, but none were blinking or solid on the original ride home.
One of the things I had to replace was the driver's side seat belt. After getting the new one in, and doing a few other things (new fluids in engine, trans and diff) as well as replacing the shifter linkage and driveshaft) and starting the car, I can now see a flashing light (3rd spot from the top, but sicne there are only 2 bulbs, it's the botton one - wires Violet and Browm/Black) and then the light becomes solid and from what I am seeing with a search, this is the SRS light. I know this cannot be reset unless I go to the dealer or find someone with it.
My question is what could have been moved around or faulty in the system to cause this light to trip?
I understand that the light is showing a temporary interrupt and does not necessarily mean taht the SRS/Airbag is non-functional but I do not want to disable the system or remove the airbag.
Does anyone have any idea as to what could have happened or a few things to check?
Side question - where is the front crash sensor location? I have a monir coolant leak and I'm concerned that it may have killed that sensor, but that's a longshot.
Thanks in advance.
One of the things I had to replace was the driver's side seat belt. After getting the new one in, and doing a few other things (new fluids in engine, trans and diff) as well as replacing the shifter linkage and driveshaft) and starting the car, I can now see a flashing light (3rd spot from the top, but sicne there are only 2 bulbs, it's the botton one - wires Violet and Browm/Black) and then the light becomes solid and from what I am seeing with a search, this is the SRS light. I know this cannot be reset unless I go to the dealer or find someone with it.
My question is what could have been moved around or faulty in the system to cause this light to trip?
I understand that the light is showing a temporary interrupt and does not necessarily mean taht the SRS/Airbag is non-functional but I do not want to disable the system or remove the airbag.
Does anyone have any idea as to what could have happened or a few things to check?
Side question - where is the front crash sensor location? I have a monir coolant leak and I'm concerned that it may have killed that sensor, but that's a longshot.
Thanks in advance.
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