2000 BMW Z3 air bag lite on/EVAP fault code

ROBERT GUGLIELMO

MEMBER
2000 BMW Z3
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
50,000 MILES

Problem 1-air bag lite on, BavAuto(PEAKE?)Air bag scan/reset tool shows"table 03-code 02"'firing circuit, belt tensioner, drivers side. Am I to assume this means the seat belt lock & pyrotecnic tensioner assembly, whith was replaced 2 years ago is at fault? Problem 2- BavAuto(PEAKE?)Fault code reader shows "table 15-code 92". EVAP capilary leak (0.5mm) detected. Am I to assume the problem is in the area of the carbon filter/leak detecter at the fuel tank & if so, what am I to look for. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

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DOCHAGERTY

MECHANIC
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The first problem could be with the wiring, the SRS is a very sensitive system and I have dealt with the issue you seem to be having by replacement of the tensioner and the entire harness from the module to the way out to the tensioner. I hope it doesn't come to that. Try resetting the fault and see if it goes away first, or unplugging the connectors and replugging them. A fraction of an Ohm is all we are talking about here. The second issue may require a smoke producing device to pinpoint a leak that small. It could be a crack in some junction near the DMTL pump or? Removal of the rear wheel and fender liner will give you elbow room, left side I believe.