Few Newbie e90 questions

snellfish · 10-13-2010, 03:25 AM

ok so picked up the 320d (2006) yesterday, few questions that ive done a

on but got confused by different opinions.

1. the passenger airbag dosnt have the option of being turned off by a key (not sure why this is an optional extra, my focus had it as standard) so i presume that i have the sensor on the seat that detects a baby seat? but the light to indicate the airbag is deactivated dosnt light up? i presume this is above the rearview mirror reading other posts but i dont know as its not lighting up?
should i go to bmw with this problem?

2. replacing the yellow interior bulbs? the door handles light up a white/blue/xenon colour so this makes the interior look even more yellow. what bulbs shall i get normal ones or led's (not sure if led's will work etc.)

any help appreciated lads.

andyp74199 · 10-13-2010, 04:02 AM

i would just pop into a bmw dealer with the baby seat question, sounds like its something they could sort out quite quickly. My two have always gone into baby seats in the back.

ive not changed the interior bulbs so far even though i did in my last car (a megane R26) and that was easy but no idea about that in bmws, let us know how you get on with it

snellfish · 10-13-2010, 04:10 AM

just rang Bmw dealer and they said they are not sure if the sensor will detec the weight of a baby seat and turn off the airbag. seemed more interested in trying to get me to retro fit the isofix option.

creepy coupe · 10-13-2010, 04:11 AM

Re air bag, are you sure you don't have a key slot in the passenger end of the dash?

xenon · 10-13-2010, 04:15 AM

You can't deactivate the passenger airbag yourself if you don't have the option.

Re. interior bulbs - A comfortable, warm (i.e. yellow) glow looks much more welcoming and classy than some harsh white light that makes your car look like a corporation bus. Somebody replaced their bulbs with white LEDs and I thought it looked shit.

PS - "zenon" is spelled xenon.....

creepy coupe · 10-13-2010, 04:24 AM

Agree with Zenon, I think the yellowish light OEM bulbs give work better with the BMW orange ambiance lights

snellfish · 10-13-2010, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Re air bag, are you sure you don't have a key slot in the passenger end of the dash?

yep im sure it's not there.

xenon · 10-13-2010, 04:32 AM

It's an option and not all cars have it.

ihpj · 10-13-2010, 05:33 PM

Unless you absolutely have to, I wouldn't look to put a rear facing child seat in the front passenger seat for safety reasons. The rear bench seat will accommodate most (if not all) models of car seat and its the safer option

A Dealer will have the ability to deactivate the airbag via BMW Software, however, for reasons of liability and legality, elect not to do so.

snellfish · 10-14-2010, 04:43 AM

cheers, you cant see the wing mirror when baby seat in the front so he's going to be in the back now

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snellfish We Fear No Foe 0 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 320d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: london iTrader: (0)	Few Newbie e90 questions ok so picked up the 320d (2006) yesterday, few questions that ive done a on but got confused by different opinions. 1. the passenger airbag dosnt have the option of being turned off by a key (not sure why this is an optional extra, my focus had it as standard) so i presume that i have the sensor on the seat that detects a baby seat? but the light to indicate the airbag is deactivated dosnt light up? i presume this is above the rearview mirror reading other posts but i dont know as its not lighting up? should i go to bmw with this problem? 2. replacing the yellow interior bulbs? the door handles light up a white/blue/xenon colour so this makes the interior look even more yellow. what bulbs shall i get normal ones or led's (not sure if led's will work etc.) any help appreciated lads. Last edited by snellfish; 10-13-2010 at 04:32 AM..
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andyp74199 munich leg end 6 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 320d M sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bristol iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 320d M Sport 177 [8.00]	i would just pop into a bmw dealer with the baby seat question, sounds like its something they could sort out quite quickly. My two have always gone into baby seats in the back. ive not changed the interior bulbs so far even though i did in my last car (a megane R26) and that was easy but no idea about that in bmws, let us know how you get on with it __________________ 320d M sport
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snellfish We Fear No Foe 0 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 320d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: london iTrader: (0)	just rang Bmw dealer and they said they are not sure if the sensor will detec the weight of a baby seat and turn off the airbag. seemed more interested in trying to get me to retro fit the isofix option.
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1870 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Re air bag, are you sure you don't have a key slot in the passenger end of the dash?
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xenon Major General 1419 Rep 8,111 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	You can't deactivate the passenger airbag yourself if you don't have the option. Re. interior bulbs - A comfortable, warm (i.e. yellow) glow looks much more welcoming and classy than some harsh white light that makes your car look like a corporation bus. Somebody replaced their bulbs with white LEDs and I thought it looked shit. PS - "zenon" is spelled xenon..... __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1870 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Agree with Zenon, I think the yellowish light OEM bulbs give work better with the BMW orange ambiance lights
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xenon Major General 1419 Rep 8,111 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	It's an option and not all cars have it. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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ihpj Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 223 Posts Drives: BMW E90 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: BUCKS iTrader: (2)	Unless you absolutely have to, I wouldn't look to put a rear facing child seat in the front passenger seat for safety reasons. The rear bench seat will accommodate most (if not all) models of car seat and its the safer option A Dealer will have the ability to deactivate the airbag via BMW Software, however, for reasons of liability and legality, elect not to do so.
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snellfish We Fear No Foe 0 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 320d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: london iTrader: (0)	cheers, you cant see the wing mirror when baby seat in the front so he's going to be in the back now
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