Hi guys,

Ive got an airbag light on in my 05 R53 and need some help interpreting the codes so I can rectify the issue.

The codes that came up on my B200 are:
Table 10, code 50 - supply voltage
Table 02, code 03 - supply voltage

Ive already checked the battery connection and the fuse in the footwell, so any other guidance would be good.

cheers
Jules

 

I'm in the same boat. My independent shop guy has provided me with a printout from 'alldataonline' (a login website so don't waste your time looking).

It states the obvious about the customer complaint including:
It identifies models R50, R52 and R53 produced up to 11/2005.
"FC 71 is stored in the MRS5K control module."
"CAUSE: Micro-cracks in the OC3 seat mat."
"Improved mats were introduced 11/07/05."
"From March '06 replacement parts will be progressively supplied without the cover material. In this case, remove the cover from the faulty seat and reinstall on the replacement part per RA 52 13 400 (?)."

It goes on with a bit more information not directed to your initial question. Hope this helps.
I've got an appointment with the shop the 1st week of June to get it replaced along with a major fluid change and 'turn your head and cough' going over. (I didn't ask. Just so long as it quiets my co-pilot.)

 

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So was the dealer able to fix air bag warning light...was there a significant cost to fix it? After some very spirited driving on the Maryhill Loops Road in WA my air bag light came on, so I am looking for some info, thanks.
Gary

 

Add me to that growing list, my 02 has that affliction.

 

Same with my '02 R53. First, my shop guy replaced the drivers' side seatbelt retractor, which helped for about 6 weeks. I brought it back and it was hoped that it came back only because he'd forgotten to "clear the code" - that was last Tuesday, and then this past Saturday the light went back on. Next is to replace the sensor under the seat, and if that doesn't work, then we'll try the whole seat. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but we'll see.

 

Broken passenger seat scales perhaps? Try disabling the OC3 sensor using NCS Expert.

 

finally! justice

from http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...5V205-4250.PDF

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In 1Q2014, BMW began an internal review to determine if other models might be similarly affected. In April 2014, a warranty review indicated a potential issue with certain model year 2005 to 2008 MINI models, but the root cause was not known since the seat mat design was significantly different compared to the BMW models. Since the potentially affected vehicles were out of warranty, BMW initiated a special USA parts collection campaign in June 2014 to acquire field parts from customer-owned vehicles. In September 2014, a sufficient quantity and variety of returned parts were provided to the supplier for further analysis.

In December 2014 the supplier reviewed its findings with BMW, noting that there appeared to be multiple issues causing increased electrical resistance of the sensor mat, associated with production, installation and field exposure (wear).

In January 2015 the supplier examined its production records and quality control information to identify the production dates and lots of affected parts. In February 2015, BMW conducted reviews and analyses of vehicle production records to identify the potentially affected vehicles which were manufactured with the affected parts.

On March 31, 2015, BMW decided to expand recalls 08V-384 and 13V-564 to replace the passenger occupancy seat mat on additional affected vehicles.
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so whoever still has the dreaded airbag light on should go get their car's fixed at MINI's expense and whoever got their car fixed already should file a claim to get reimbursed. also, you may want to get your car re-fixed with a part that isn't defective.

cheers,
marc