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BMW Timing Belt
Q. Sorry Vince.. one last question about the 1991 BMW 850i. Actually it's just about timing belts. My timing belt needs to be reset but I've been really low on cash, and don't have the time to get it reset, so there's the SRS red light on in my car Does it matter if I never get it reset? Is it dangerous in any way?
Jack
A. First off Jack, you can ask me as many questions as you like. There is no limit. If you think of something that you want to know, send me an e-mail and I'll be happy to help out.
As for the timing belt, no worries there. Your engine does not have a timing belt. It uses chains which are much more durable and will last for quite a long time.
The red SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) light is for the airbag. The SRS computer has detected a fault in the system and turned on that light to tell you something is wrong.
There was a recall on that system issued 8/96 concerning the SRS system. I quote from the bulletin: The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning. If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. The air bag readiness indicator lamp (SRS or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.
I would go on down to the local BMW dealer and see if Recall Campaign 96V-110 has been performed on your car.
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