Recent content by EViS

There's also a potential for this to be one and the same character, unfortunately. For anyone reading this now or in the future - yes, this is a very unusual situation and I have offered to assist @Gwest44 on the side-lines. That said, I can say with absolute confidence that I would never have...

You've got the model, engine, mileage, history, condition, location, price and a personal note of care. What else do you need? I bet that you're the sort of person that would complain about someone omitting the year in their advert. Oh... wait... :LOL:

We’ve had the pleasure of owning this exceptional BMW Z4 2.5i for the past eight years, and it continues to put a smile on our faces every time we see it or take it out on the road. From its striking Maldives Blue exterior to the classic Beige Oregon leather interior, and of course the...

The forum always wins, right! Once again, thank you very much for the nudge in the right direction.

That turned out to be exactly the issue, though interestingly the plug looked to be in pretty good shape, with only the slightest bit of tarnish on the pins. I also removed the passenger door card and gave the airbag connector a quick spray with contact cleaner, even though it looked spotless...

I'll investigate this, thanks for the tip. Is the plug that you refer to behind the door card and membrane?

The very intermittent battery light is a pain and I've been waiting for it to throw a code, but none have surfaced that can be directly linked. The battery is a shy less than 5 years old and still within it's Varta warranty period. I don't think it's at fault, but I am open to trying a...

The red airbag light has come on our 2003 e85 with the following code coming up during a scan: 00 986B - SBSL: Resistance , firing circuit, thorax airbag, rear left (E85, E60, E61), or knee airbag, front left (E63, E64) too high The following codes are also present and may be of relevance? 00...

Does anyone have available four of the centre console trim plugs with all clips intact in a beige colour?

That's a bummer. If you can get ISTA working, I should be able to help you out. Otherwise, hopefully there will be someone a bit more local to you.

Do you have any of the software running and cables? I have had to go through this very same procedure recently so would be happy to repay the favour remotely.

A very fair point!

I would definitely go down the repair route. Crashdata receive very good online reviews and charge considerably less than a replacement unit. I'm almost certain that you'll still be able to drive without the unit and clear all the codes later. Although maybe someone could confirm this for sure?

I reckon that I could probably help you out as well now. Feel free to reach out for any help. Do also read my other thread for some tips and clarifications that I found along the way.

@enuff_zed has managed to source and deliver a replacement SBSL for which I am ever so grateful! This has now been installed, coded and cleared the airbag light. I've written a closure here to my original thread with what I learned in the process. Thank you all for your help. :driving: