1999 BMW 330i (E46) — Repair Solution

3.0L M54B30 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · SRS Light / Airbag Warning · Safety Restraint System

BMW 330i (E46) SRS Light / Airbag Warning Safety Restraint System Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW
Model: 330i (E46)
Year: 1999
Engine: 3.0L M54B30 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Area: Safety Restraint System
Category: SRS Light / Airbag Warning

Customer Complaint

Horn not working.
SRS light on some times.
Radio not working but not as important.

Problem Summary

SRS light was on, {{pic1}} and horn had no trigger circuit to relay.
Hooked up scan tool, would not communicate with SRS?
Suspected that it may be a clock spring issue but because the radio did not work and communication errors, further investigation required before parts ordered.

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Quick Facts

CodeBMWE499710
Vehicle1999 BMW 330i (E46)
Engine3.0L M54B30 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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