SRS malfunction warning lights

[PimpSel]

Hi guys,

I own a 1999 E220cdi (model W210) and I'm experiencing a small issue since last week.

Both the SRS-warning light in the instrument cluster and the "airbag off" amber light next to the gear selector light up... but ONLY when transporting someone in the passenger seat..

What could this be? I'd like to get this fixed because I'm afraid the passenger side airbag won't inflate when being hit head-on, which scares me.

I've also noticed a crack in the left seam of the airbag in the dash.. which wasn't present before.. I don't know if these things are all related to each other, the seam may just have let loose because the car was exposed a couple of hours to extreme sunlight end high temperatures on a parking lot..

Anyone had one or both of these occurences with their car?


I'll post a pic as soon as I can, as to show what I mean, referring to the "cracked seam" .

Thanks in advance !

P.