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SIB 65 18 16: Airbag fault codes
Airbag fault codes on BMW I01 models (2014–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149263 · May 2017 · also written SI B65 18 16, B651816
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
The airbag warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the vehicle is in motion. The airbag control unit (ACSM4) contains the following fault(s): ? 930904 - Drivers airbag interval stage 1, resistance too high ?
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 65 18 16 Also written: SI B65 18 16, B651816, 65 18 16, SIB-65-18-16, SI B651816 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147554, 10146965, 10149263 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B651816 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Jul 2016) |
| Models | I3 |
| Model years | 2014–2017 |
| Chassis | I01 |
| Engines | Electric, W20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Air Bags Electrical System Equipment Steering |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.
Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.