Two problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2002 BMW 745. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Passenger safety systems fault / air bag / seat belt tensioner warning light has activated on my car. 2004 onwards models were recalled for this same issue. Can you please advise why all affected cars are not covered as this is clearly a model / year wide safety fault with the sensor mat or belt tensioner systems. BMW are taking no responsibility and put the problem of recalls onto NHTSA. Please help as I do not want to transport my family in an unsafe vehicle and cannot afford the $1800 repair while certain owners are having this taken care of by BMW under the recall.
On 8/9/02, my car's seat belt and air bag warning light came on. The dealer took the car on 8/12/02, and returned it 8/21/02. Mr. Moody of leith reported that the problem had not been resolved but awaited delivery of revised software in "a couple of weeks". While the warning message was no longer posted (they said they had merely emptied the memory), they could not assure me that the safety mechanisms were operating properly. I had them pick up the car again, and they still could not assure me that the equipment was working properly. I spoke with an field engineer at BMW (dan) who assurred me that the problem (error code 9388) was a false reading and that the safety devices were operating correctly. I asked that this be put in writing, given that I had already rec'd several differing interpretations. I have now requested written asurance 3 times (once in writing) and have not received such confirmation. Hence, I do not know if this safety equipment is operating. The dealer indicated that this problem has occurred in other 2002 7. 45i's.