BMW Repair: fan not turning on., 2000 bmw 328ci, bmw 328ci

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low coolant level light came on, then the temp went to red i put water in so i could make it home but still was red. noticed outside fan wasnt on, would the thermostat not make the fans come on? second, the exclamation mark with the circle around it just popped up on the gear indicator whats that mean. i did my own oil change can i make the oil light stop? thirdly the airbag light came on when i changed the seats coincadence or did they have to do with the airbag light. car had a remote start they said i just had to have another key made and put in a box under he steering wheel. cant find it . thanks

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Mike, what car are we working on?
-Evan

2000 bmw 328ci

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Mike, I would replace the electric fan. It should turn on with a slight delay after turning on the A/C. If it doesn't then it is most likely faulty after not comming on as you describe. I would also replace the thermostat due to the overheating. The gear warning indicator is to let you know that there is a transmission fault in trans computer. The airbag light is illuminated if you didn't plug the seat belt buckles in. They are an active part of the restriant system because they are pyrotechnic and are triggered much like an airbag in an accident. I don't know anything about remote starting systems.
-Evan