41 00... Procedure For Vehicles With Active Pedestrian Protection After An Accident

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 41 00... Procedure For Vehicles With Active Pedestrian Protection After An Accident
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The AFGS system consists of the following components:

  • Satellites (control unit + sensor) 
    • Sensors, inside, bumper panel, left/center/right
    • ACSM control unit (Crash Safety Module)
  • Cables and connectors 
  • Engine compartment lid hinges 
    • Actuator
    • Engine compartment lid hinge

In case of a frontal crash or side collision in the area of the bonnet and/or the A-pillars, check the following components:

Satellites (control unit + sensor) 

  • Procedure
    • Read fault memory.
    • Disconnect battery and observe waiting period.
    • Rectify fault.
    • Reconnect battery and observe waiting period.
    • Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.
    • Switch off ignition and wait at least 2 minutes (no consumers, such as such as e.g. interior light, radio, etc., may be switched on during this period).
    • Switch the ignition on.
    • Read fault memory and rectify faults if necessary.

Cables and connectors 

  • Procedure
    • Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary.

Procedure with activation of active pedestrian protection: 

Engine compartment lid hinges 

Model Repair kit available
F15, F16 No
F20, F21, F22, F23, F32, F33, F34, F36, F80, F82, F83 Yes
F55, F56 No
F45, F46 No

Procedure without activation of active pedestrian protection: 

Engine compartment lid hinges 

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.