How to reset BMW E46 airbag light with Autel Maxidiag MD802

When you get BMW E46 airbag light on, there are two Autel tools to reset it,Autel Autolink AL619 and Autel Maxidiag MD802.

While in the following part, I will simply show how to reset BMW E46 airbag light with Autel Maxidiag MD802.

Procedures on how Autel Maxidiag Elite MD802 scan tool to reset BMW E46 airbag light.

Plug Autel md802 maxidiag elite scan tool with BMW E46 via OBD socket

Power up the device

Select “Scan” icon on the main screen

Select vehicle region: European /Asia or USA

Select car make: BMW

Select vehicle model series: 3 series>>E46

Wait until the Elite MD802 system build well communication vehicle

The MD 802 scanner will automatically read the vehicle model and version information

There are two main function options: “Auto scan” and “Control unit”. Select “Control unit”

Select “Body” control unit

Select “MRS Multiple Restrain System Ⅲ/Ⅰ” by pull down the list

Select “Read Codes” in the next screen

The system will display the fault code and fault explanation. You can see from the screen that two error codes are stored in ECU.

Select “Erase Codes”

Click “Yes” when you get message “DTCs and Freeze data will be lost”

Check the SRS indicator on dashboard, if the airbags light does not off, repeat Read and Erase fault codes, it will be work.

Done

Disconnect the Autel Elite MD802 scan tool from vehicle.