B0060
Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor
1997-2000 BMW 528i E39 2.8L I6 🇬🇧
Moderate SeverityBody
Description
Malfunction in the passenger seat weight/occupancy sensor.
Symptoms
- Passenger airbag OFF when passenger seated
- Airbag light on
Common Causes
- Faulty weight sensor
- Wiring under seat
- Liquid damage to sensor
- Control module issue
Diagnostic Steps
- Check seat connector
- Test weight sensor
- Inspect wiring under seat
- Check for spills or damage under seat
Repair Notes
Replace seat occupancy sensor. Common on many vehicles.
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
- B0012Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
- B0013Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
B0060 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code B0060 mean on a 1997-2000 BMW 528i E39?
B0060 stands for "Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor". Malfunction in the passenger seat weight/occupancy sensor.
What are the symptoms of B0060 on a BMW 528i E39?
Common symptoms of B0060 include: Passenger airbag OFF when passenger seated, Airbag light on.
What causes B0060 on a 1997-2000 BMW 528i E39?
Common causes of B0060 include: Faulty weight sensor, Wiring under seat, Liquid damage to sensor, Control module issue.