"BigBazza" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Folks,
>
> I own a 1998 model BMW E39 5 series, 523iSE Steptronic Auto Saloon.
>
> I currently have a nightmare situation involving an accidental aibag
> activation in it and was wondering if anyone else has ever encountered
> any similar occurrences. If so, please read on.
>
<snip: tale of horror and dodgy BMW dealers>

Drop a line to John Burns on his most excellent BMW site forums
www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/bmw.html
Someone on there must know more on this issue.
Hope you get the answer to this one. Have you tried any of the US-based BMW
forums (Roadfly, www.bmwe34.net etc)? The US have much better access to this
type of 'sensitive' info.
JB