Section 55 (Air Bag Restraint Systems): Diagnostics
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW M5, 2002 BMW 540i, 2002 BMW 530i, and 2002 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
For diagnostic trouble code information, see 1988-2002 AIR BAG TROUBLE CODES article. All air bag system diagnosis must be carried out using proprietary BMW DIS/MoDiC tester.