Headrest DVDs >> Seatbelt error message

Jdv1998 · 02-07-2011, 03:29 PM

2011 335d with all the goodies.

Hello E90 friends. Just installed a non-OEM headrest with a build in DVD player and disconnected the original headrest (which has an active pyrotechnic thing in there to 'shoot' it forward in case of a crash). Obviously I'm getting an error code on the iDrive and dashboard cluster. The dealer refuses to reset/disable the error code. Anybody have any good ideas how to 'fool' the system to think it's still there ? Looking forward to your comments and suggestions as I could not find anything in the existing posts. THANKS !

matsta1 · 07-10-2011, 01:25 PM

hi.. did you have any luck finding a fix? Have just come across the exact same problem with mine

1QuikWS6 · 07-11-2011, 03:21 AM

Only thing I can think of is you might be able to 'code' out the active headrest.

Dealer can not do individual coding, nor will they reset the error because it pertains to a Safety Feature that you personally disabled. If they get rid of the error, then they are essentially aiding in you disabling this feature - you get in an accident, headrest does not do the job as designed, you get neck injury, they get sued, and so on. They are simply covering their butt.

Visit the coding forum and search/inquire there...

Jdv1998 · 07-11-2011, 07:46 AM

Hello, current status.
I've found a shop with a decent uptodate Autologic software system. They have been in contact with Autologic in England and they believe that this software feature will be 'accessible' in August/September. Once the 'software setting' is accessible they will be able to turn off the seatbelt warning. For now I'm living with the error message as the benefits of the DVD player (with my 2 year old) far outweighs the negative of the error message

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Jdv1998 New Member 5 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 335d 2011 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Greensboring NC iTrader: (0)	Headrest DVDs >> Seatbelt error message 2011 335d with all the goodies. Hello E90 friends. Just installed a non-OEM headrest with a build in DVD player and disconnected the original headrest (which has an active pyrotechnic thing in there to 'shoot' it forward in case of a crash). Obviously I'm getting an error code on the iDrive and dashboard cluster. The dealer refuses to reset/disable the error code. Anybody have any good ideas how to 'fool' the system to think it's still there ? Looking forward to your comments and suggestions as I could not find anything in the existing posts. THANKS !
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07-10-2011, 01:25 PM	#2
matsta1 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 318d Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: surrey iTrader: (0)	Seatbelt error message hi.. did you have any luck finding a fix? Have just come across the exact same problem with mine
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Jdv1998 New Member 5 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 335d 2011 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Greensboring NC iTrader: (0)	Headrest DVD >> seatbelt error Hello, current status. I've found a shop with a decent uptodate Autologic software system. They have been in contact with Autologic in England and they believe that this software feature will be 'accessible' in August/September. Once the 'software setting' is accessible they will be able to turn off the seatbelt warning. For now I'm living with the error message as the benefits of the DVD player (with my 2 year old) far outweighs the negative of the error message
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