Bigger problem I'm having at the moment is finding a replacement airbag module. Plenty of right but not left.

Nah I'm sure it'll try doing itself, it doesn't need any assistance. I mean it's already tried doing that with the rear caliper.

Fun* fact. The rear calipers on this are the same as the E46 and Rover 75/MG-ZT. Not sure why GSF don't stock them. I'm debating whether to be a skinflint by just replacing the one or just do both and be done with it. If I'm bleeding brakes after caliper replacement, I am bit tempted to do both. Don...

I made the assumption above that these satellite sensor modules have both fibre optic comms and CAN (for diagnostics). However I've found this: https://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/09%20E85%20Adv%20Safety%20Electronics.pdf That details how the system works. The assumption is wrong. It does all comms...

To get to the left satellite B Pillar module, everyone online says you need to remove the seat and a whole load of plastic trim. Being a savage I figured most of that was unnecessary. Turns out I was correct. The foam is wet but not sodden.  https://autoshite.com/uploads/monthly_2024_04/PXL_20240413...

This'll do. Hopefully  

If it's the hedgehog then I'm going to need to contact breakers directly. Realoem shows one exists but I'm not 100%. Pelican parts guide on replacing this panel says almost always this panel that is the problem and not the hedgehog on the E85.

Eddie Honda wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:37 pm

SiC wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:32 pm nor would anywhere still make them that would fit.

I think they would. Takata's fucking big bill for starters

Which reminds me, I must do that passenger side recall one day. The Covid™ fucked all that up.

Well that's different as they were duff and dangerous out of the factory.

Went to a local cars and coffee this morning. Some extremely nice tin on show - I'll put some photos up later.  Anyway I glanced at that rear left. https://autoshite.com/uploads/monthly_2024_04/PXL_20240413_100830268.jpg.c11d1ef36eb9e275e28785223e39c1de.jpg Err yeah I've smoked that. Other side has ...

I remember reading an article about the 10yr thing on airbags. When they were first used, that was the expected design life. However in reality they don't really degrade providing the enclosure the pyrotechnics they are in isn't damaged. That's why replacing airbags is no longer mentioned. Plus no o...

Yeah nah. I want to sort this properly. Airbags are a useful thing to have when it all goes a bit pear shaped.