No Stock Or ETA For Replacement Airbag Module - What To Do?

[EViS]

Our 2003 e85 threw an airbag light and fault code 987B which relates to the SBSL module on the passenger side. I have already posted a thread about this here.

However, after many months of waiting, BMW still have no ETA of stock in the UK or EU and cannot place an order for a new SBSL module with part number 65776948087. This has put us in a tricky situation, especially come MOT time. Is there any way to temporarily turn-off the airbag light until such a time when we can get our hands on a replacement module?

 

[enuff_zed]

Our 2003 e85 threw an airbag light and fault code 987B which relates to the SBSL module on the passenger side. I have already posted a thread about this here.

However, after many months of waiting, BMW still have no ETA of stock in the UK or EU and cannot place an order for a new SBSL module with part number 65776948087. This has put us in a tricky situation, especially come MOT time. Is there any way to temporarily turn-off the airbag light until such a time when we can get our hands on a replacement module?

Why are you insisting on waiting for that number, when in the other thread you were provided with a list of compatible ones?
I've just checked and don't have one, but try [ref]bigwinn[/ref], [ref]umfaan[/ref] or [ref]street[/ref] on here, and failing that look for David Jackson or Maz Cool on fb.
Once you find one, speak to Stuart (bigwinn), Chris (street) or me to help you code it.

 

[EViS]

I only mention part number 65776948087 as that is all BMW can supply new. However, I search for all of the other part numbers for a used module on a weekly basis. I have yet to come across anyone selling one .

I will follow up on those contacts now, thanks!

 

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I only mention part number 65776948087 as that is all BMW can supply new. However, I search for all of the other part numbers for a used module on a weekly basis. I have yet to come across anyone selling one .

I will follow up on those contacts now, thanks!

Good luck.

 

[sticky]

ebay.com not the UK ebay

 

[EViS]

ebay.com not the UK ebay

I have been searching there too, incl. .fr and .de. I have seen one new SBSL (65776948087) on the US platform. However, it's being sold by a relatively new seller with neither their feedback nor listing description inspiring me with confidence.

There is also this unit which says is compatible with 65776926784, however 65776931287 doesn't appear on my list of compatible sensors?

 

[enuff_zed]

ebay.com not the UK ebay

I have been searching there too, incl. .fr and .de. I have seen one new SBSL (65776948087) on the US platform. However, it's being sold by a relatively new seller with neither their feedback nor listing description inspiring me with confidence.

There is also this unit which says is compatible with 65776926784, however 65776931287 doesn't appear on my list of compatible sensors?

Definitely stick to your list!
Keep bumping up your ad as well.
Have you tried looking at cars being broken and trying for one from them as well?

 

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[ref]EViS[/ref], I just spoke to David Jackson on fb and he has a '3395' module which will suit you.
I think he's going to contact you directly.

Not sure where you are, but if you need it coded in then there's a few of us can help you.

 

[EViS]

[ref]EViS[/ref], I just spoke to David Jackson on fb and he has a '3395' module which will suit you.
I think he's going to contact you directly.

Not sure where you are, but if you need it coded in then there's a few of us can help you.

This is brilliant news! I chatted with David yesterday and yes, he dropped me a message this morning to confirm having a 65776933985 module in his armoury . Thank you so much for putting the leg work in here and passing him on as a contact. I sure do owe you a round of beers now .

However, he did first advise to check the main SRS ECU as he has discovered previous one's with water ingress and corroded pins. So, although I went to town on contact cleaner and inspection of the passenger loom and module, I haven't actually followed up the chain.

I believe that the main module is behind the handbrake so I'll get cracking on getting access to it as soon as the weather dries up.

 

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[ref]EViS[/ref], I just spoke to David Jackson on fb and he has a '3395' module which will suit you.
I think he's going to contact you directly.

Not sure where you are, but if you need it coded in then there's a few of us can help you.

This is brilliant news! I chatted with David yesterday and yes, he dropped me a message this morning to confirm having a 65776933985 module in his armoury . Thank you so much for putting the leg work in here and passing him on as a contact. I sure do owe you a round of beers now .

However, he did first advise to check the main SRS ECU as he has discovered previous one's with water ingress and corroded pins. So, although I went to town on contact cleaner and inspection of the passenger loom and module, I haven't actually followed up the chain.

I believe that the main module is behind the handbrake so I'll get cracking on getting access to it as soon as the weather dries up.

Pretty sure that would give a different code, but no harm in checking.
If you take out the coin holder behind the handbrake you can see the module and it's connectors.
If you're going that deep I would suggest bagging all three modules for future-proofing.

 

[EViS]

I can confirm that the main module also had no signs of water ingress or corrosion. Regardless, I still gave the board, pins and harness plug a clean with contact cleaner, before putting everything back together again. I'm now awaiting delivery of a replacement module from David .

 

[EViS]

[ref]EViS[/ref], I just spoke to David Jackson on fb and he has a '3395' module which will suit you.
I think he's going to contact you directly.

Not sure where you are, but if you need it coded in then there's a few of us can help you.

I received David's module yesterday. Sadly, it's got a fair amount of corrosion to the pins as well as to the rear casing of the module. Hence, I don't think it's worth even trying to install it and probably best to just send it back (David promptly replied and apologised for missing this).

The search for a replacement module continues .

 

[Jas- USA]

Have you found your part yet? If not, https://www.pelicanparts.com/search/?q=65776948087+ This is a USA company. I found other vendors listing this part. However, I know that Pelican parts is a real company. Pelican parts per there site will ship international. However you'll have to pay whatever custom charges that are charged by your country.
NOTE: Before ordering this please contact the company by email to make sure that they have the correct part.

Hope this works out for you.

 

[EViS]

Have you found your part yet? If not, https://www.pelicanparts.com/search/?q=65776948087+ This is a USA company. I found other vendors listing this part. However, I know that Pelican parts is a real company. Pelican parts per there site will ship international. However you'll have to pay whatever custom charges that are charged by your country.
NOTE: Before ordering this please contact the company by email to make sure that they have the correct part.

Hope this works out for you.

Thanks for the heads up, I received the following reply this morning, "Hello, unfortunately it does not look like I would be able to get that sensor even long term from BMW. This item is something I have marked as no longer available on my end. Sorry."

So, same reply as from every other retailer, incl. local BMW parts departments. I've also contacted every breaker I can see, no one has this module :thumbsdown:.

 

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Have you found your part yet? If not, https://www.pelicanparts.com/search/?q=65776948087+ This is a USA company. I found other vendors listing this part. However, I know that Pelican parts is a real company. Pelican parts per there site will ship international. However you'll have to pay whatever custom charges that are charged by your country.
NOTE: Before ordering this please contact the company by email to make sure that they have the correct part.

Hope this works out for you.

Thanks for the heads up, I received the following reply this morning, "Hello, unfortunately it does not look like I would be able to get that sensor even long term from BMW. This item is something I have marked as no longer available on my end. Sorry."

So, same reply as from every other retailer, incl. local BMW parts departments. I've also contacted every breaker I can see, no one has this module :thumbsdown:.

Keep bumping your wanted ad on here.
Then start following every breaker you can and look for any of the numbers on your list.
I'll keep checking too.

 

[raymond.harper]

Can this small unit not be overhauled? https://www.autotronics.co.uk/ https://www.crashdata.co.uk/bmw-airbag-module-repair-reset-crashdata-co-uk-s/1843.htm

 

[Jas- USA]

Ok, 2nd try:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/295960841523?hash=item44e8a40d33:g:gMkAAOSwN~hlGp1A&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwHa%2B%2BoruLfjLYFNmehp8mjFE18fAN61q5eMVRL8oqMY9X8ZQJ6RquwTUgrAIFef92RV3VtlYQF8%2F1pCN9fWL%2BqlFLYqKyCby3gyDSyCH7651tj2cyNUKSij%2B5hAJHzUWcL%2BTHH1Dk5DIt24D%2BXPji9eZUgc%2FrHT1RLTT%2BeEw4cAKSGJfaxh1yAkcZ5jaBXjk9QoE4lgnCyz7t1ZgDCPKq%2FoaVMxEe%2FtywnSceAV6CQDEijSTu2avZDd91OGsterWWQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_SqhYPtYg

I plugged your BMW Part Number into ebay (USA) and this listing came up. I have never did anything with this seller so I honestly can't backstop him as good or bad.

If you want to search USA ebay yourself (or any other country's ) ebay, simply go on your ebay title page and then scroll down to the very bottom. You should see a bunch of different flags at the bottom, simply click on the flag you want to and it will take you to that country's ebay.

Sorry place your pointer on your flag on the bottom right and then the list of other countries ebay will come up.

 

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[ref]EViS[/ref], David Jackson has another car in for spares next week. I’ve asked him to check that module and contact you if it’s compatible

 

[EViS]

Can this small unit not be overhauled? https://www.autotronics.co.uk/ https://www.crashdata.co.uk/bmw-airbag-module-repair-reset-crashdata-co-uk-s/1843.htm

I've previously contacted both of those companies. They can only diagnose and repair the main SRS module, not the satellite modules.

Ok, 2nd try:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/295960841523?hash=item44e8a40d33:g:gMkAAOSwN~hlGp1A&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwHa%2B%2BoruLfjLYFNmehp8mjFE18fAN61q5eMVRL8oqMY9X8ZQJ6RquwTUgrAIFef92RV3VtlYQF8%2F1pCN9fWL%2BqlFLYqKyCby3gyDSyCH7651tj2cyNUKSij%2B5hAJHzUWcL%2BTHH1Dk5DIt24D%2BXPji9eZUgc%2FrHT1RLTT%2BeEw4cAKSGJfaxh1yAkcZ5jaBXjk9QoE4lgnCyz7t1ZgDCPKq%2FoaVMxEe%2FtywnSceAV6CQDEijSTu2avZDd91OGsterWWQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_SqhYPtYg

This is the listing I referred to earlier. Neither the item description, nor the seller feedback inspires me with much confidence to take a punt at that price.

 

[EViS]

Have you found your part yet? If not, https://www.pelicanparts.com/search/?q=65776948087+ This is a USA company. I found other vendors listing this part. However, I know that Pelican parts is a real company. Pelican parts per there site will ship international. However you'll have to pay whatever custom charges that are charged by your country.
NOTE: Before ordering this please contact the company by email to make sure that they have the correct part.

Hope this works out for you.

Thanks for the heads up, I received the following reply this morning, "Hello, unfortunately it does not look like I would be able to get that sensor even long term from BMW. This item is something I have marked as no longer available on my end. Sorry."

So, same reply as from every other retailer, incl. local BMW parts departments. I've also contacted every breaker I can see, no one has this module :thumbsdown:.

Keep bumping your wanted ad on here.
Then start following every breaker you can and look for any of the numbers on your list.
I'll keep checking too.

I will do . I have also contacted every breaker on eBay. No luck so far but I will keep up to date with new listings going forward.

[ref]EViS[/ref], David Jackson has another car in for spares next week. I’ve asked him to check that module and contact you if it’s compatible

Thank you so much for helping out. Truly appreciated! David did already let me know about another zed coming in for breaking just before he refunded me for the module I returned to him. I'll look forward to hearing from him .