I have a 1994 850 with 230K miles.  Its in excellent condition and runs
great.  Three days the SRS light came on.  The owner's manual has a section
on the SRS and per decal on the driver side post my airbag system should be
serviced/replaced about 10/2004.  Took it to the dealer, who checked the
computer and said that the passenger side bag / harness needs to be
evaluated or replaced.  This is big $$. Either $500 to take off the dash
and evaluate OR $1000 to change the harness OR $2000 to change the bag were
the three scenarios!

A fourth scenario emerged when I started the car to drive away ... the SRS
light had gone out!  The dealer said that that was because they had reset
the code.  After 5 ignitions and 100 miles no light.  So, here are the
questions:
1. Was the light triggered as a service reminder or was there actually a
fault?
2. If the light stays off, is the SRS going to perform as intended?  IE can
the SRS fault light stay off despite there being a fault?
3. What is done as part of SRS service after 10 years had the light not
come on?
4. Can the fault be triggered as a result of mechanical shock?

Thanks in advance ...
Atul