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2013 BMW M3 E90

4.0L V8 S65RWDDCTgas
Repairs0Labor499Torque3925Fluid7DTC909Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
B0041critical severityBody

Side Crash Sensor Communication Error - Left

on 2013 BMW M3 E90 4.0L V8 S65 · RWD

What this code means

Communication loss between the left side crash sensor and the airbag control module.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS code stored
  • Left side airbag protection degraded

Common causes

  • Damaged wiring in door or B-pillar
  • Faulty sensor
  • ACM bus fault
  • Door harness disconnect

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan SRS codes
  2. Check B-pillar connector
  3. Inspect door-to-body wiring
  4. Test sensor bus communication

Repair notes

Repair wiring or replace left side crash sensor.

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