Restraint System Faulty :(

[OnTheSauce]

Oh joy. This warning has popped up... just before I'm due to get it MOT'd, too.

Is there a forum consensus method of dealing with this? Or is it back to the dealership to get robbed?

Cheers

[helix402]

Details of your car would be helpful to help others help you.

I guess it’s a 640. You need to read the fault code, either buy a code reader like this:



Or try an app and dongle such as Carly for BMW. Then decide if you can fix the prob or pay some one. Or just pay a mechanic to diagnose and fix it.

Edited by helix402 on Monday 23 October 12:13

[OnTheSauce]

Cheers. It’s an 06 650i.

Can these devices be used to clear the error? Or is it to just view the error?

[helix402]

They can both the clear the error, but it may come straight back depending on the cause.

[SebringMan]

If you are near Warwickshire I have access to INPA which should read your codes.

[OnTheSauce]

Thank you for the kind offer but I'm way down in Hertfordshire.

BMW want £150 just to diagnose it.. Will have to do some shopping round. I have the extended warranty that could come in handy.

[SebringMan]

FWIW my cable set came from CableShack.

INPA is a fantastic tool, especially for the price. However, it is clumsy and awkward to use.

On my M3 and a friend's E46 328i it has proved itself invaluable. It's saved me quite a chunk of time as well saving me a small fortune.

[OnTheSauce]

I’ve ordered the C110 device. Would have given INPA a go but I don’t have a laptop.

Should be a handy little thing. Reviews seem decent.

[Eddieslofart]

OnTheSauce said:

Thank you for the kind offer but I'm way down in Hertfordshire.

BMW want £150 just to diagnose it.. Will have to do some shopping round. I have the extended warranty that could come in handy.

Should let BMW MOT it, you’ll be surprised how little they find when it’s under warranty.