06 330i-Seat Occupancy Sensor-Extended Warranty

Explorerlyon · 08-12-2019, 06:36 PM

BMW extended the warranty on the passenger seat occupancy sensor to 15 years. I had mine replace recently under this extended warranty because the seat belt light would illuminate and chime even when no one was in the seat. Looks like the entire seat cushion & sensor was replaced as a unit (part #52-10-7-244-128, Front Seat Bottom Foam-Right). Same day, 10 miles later seat belt chime goes off as if someone is sitting in the seat.

Dealership replaces the seat foam/sensor a second time, Advised that if the problem continues, the leather would have to be replaced and that is not covered under the warranty. Guess what, once again about 30 miles later seat belt chime goes off.

I get the leather is older and not as supple as new. BUT....can the leather really apply that much pressure to trip the occupancy sensor? Anyone else have thoughts or experience with this? I get this is an OLD car, but since BMW was gracious to extend the warranty, I would like the occupancy sensor to work.

Nickco43 · 08-12-2019, 07:58 PM

Just code the sensor out and be done with it.

08-12-2019, 06:36 PM	#1
Explorerlyon Private First Class 108 Rep 148 Posts Drives: Porsche 986 Acura TL-SHAWD BMW Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335xi [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00] 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD [0.00] 2001 Porsche 986 [0.00]	06 330i-Seat Occupancy Sensor-Extended Warranty BMW extended the warranty on the passenger seat occupancy sensor to 15 years. I had mine replace recently under this extended warranty because the seat belt light would illuminate and chime even when no one was in the seat. Looks like the entire seat cushion & sensor was replaced as a unit (part #52-10-7-244-128, Front Seat Bottom Foam-Right). Same day, 10 miles later seat belt chime goes off as if someone is sitting in the seat. Dealership replaces the seat foam/sensor a second time, Advised that if the problem continues, the leather would have to be replaced and that is not covered under the warranty. Guess what, once again about 30 miles later seat belt chime goes off. I get the leather is older and not as supple as new. BUT....can the leather really apply that much pressure to trip the occupancy sensor? Anyone else have thoughts or experience with this? I get this is an OLD car, but since BMW was gracious to extend the warranty, I would like the occupancy sensor to work.
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Nickco43 Lieutenant Colonel 1458 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 08 E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW [0.00]	Just code the sensor out and be done with it.
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