BMW Z3 owners have reported 4 problems related to air bag on-off switch (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2000 BMW Z3. The contact stated that while on the highway before entering a bridge there was a traffic light that the vehicle was approaching when a crash happened. While attempting to switch into the left lane, the contact applied the brakes and turned the wheel however another vehicle caused the contact to swerve into a median, to avoid crashing into that vehicle as it had come into the left lane. The vehicle spun out of control, none of the air bags deployed and the contacts head hit the steering wheel. The contact sustained injuries to the left breast which had ruptured, an mri, bruising to the back as well as neck pains and further medical treatment. The insurance company towed the vehicle to a repair facility and a dealer has not been contacted yet. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified months after the crash to determine if they may investigate the failure for the air bags to deploy. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.
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Air bag light on. Shop mechanic stated "retrieved dtc code for drivers seat belt switch open or short circuit. Cleaned connectors, cleared dtc info operational check ok. If fault recurs, recommend replacement of drivers seat belt latch assembly. " problem fixed June 18, 2008. Now problem with air bag light on is back. There seem to be a lot of problems with air bag sensors and seat belt latches on various bsm vehicles according to internet searches.
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Passenger air bag failure. Pressure switch in passenger seat failed. Has not been repaired.
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Requesting an on/off air bag switch.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Air Bag On-off Switch problems | |
| Warning Light On problems |