How To Troubleshoot BMW Restraint System Malfunction
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If your BMW "SRS light" is on or the "Passenger restraint system: Malfunction" message appears on the dash, this usually indicates that your BMW restraint system has some flaws that need to be taken care of as early as possible.
How To Troubleshoot BMW Restraint System Malfunction
- 1. How To Troubleshoot BMW Restraint System Malfunction?
- 2. Here, we'll discuss what you can do to deal with the restraint system malfunction in your BMW.
- 3. But, for starters, let's find out what it is and what it does.
- 4. BMW Restraint System- What Is It?
- 5. Have you ever wondered, what makes your airbags spring into action in the event of a crash?
- 6. Well, the answer is- the restraint system.
- 7. So, what exactly is the restrain system?
- 8. Well, you can think of it as an advanced safety feature.
- 9. Among other things, it can deploy airbags and activate seat belt pre- tensioners in the event of a potential collision.
- 10. And, to do so, it employs an array of sensors and hardware.
- 11. Failure of such an important feature can put your road safety at risk.
- 12. Do you want to know about the reasons your BMW restraint system may malfunction? Please keep reading…
- 13. BMW Restraint System Malfunction- Possible Reasons
- 14. SRS control module is faulty
- 15. SRS control module is nothing but a small computer unit.
- 16. Its job is to regulate airbag deployment in the event of a crash.
- 17. If it stops working due to some reason, your restraint system will malfunction.
- 19. Another common reason behind restraint system malfunction in a car is a faulty seat belt pre-tensioner.
- 20. What's a seat belt pre- tensioner, you asked?
- 21. Well, this is what locks the seat belt in place to secure the driver in his seat in the event of a crash.
- 23. The job of this sensor is to determine if a passenger is in the seat or not.
- 24. It helps the restraint system to determine whether the airbag should be deployed in the event of an accident.
- 25. So, obviously... the failure of such a critical sensor could render your BMW restraint system useless.
- 26. Flaws in the wiring harness
- 27. The wiring harness, if faulty, can also cause the restraint system in your BMW to malfunction.
- 28. Sum Up
- 29. Restraint system is a vital safety feature.
- 30. That’s why if you want to be safe while driving your BMW, ensure the upkeep of its restraint system.