rover 75

[frosty]

failed mot on air bag light help

[roverbarmy]

Most probably the wiring connections under the driver's seat. Do a search for the "how to".

[stevestrat]

Most probably the wiring connections under the driver's seat. Do a search for the "how to".Connectors are present under BOTH front seats. You are looking for the yellow (airbag) and blue (seat belt pretensioner) connectors. Disconnect, squirt with WD40, reconnect and disconnect several times then a blob of vaseline before finally reconnecting. If that doesn't cure it there are several other possibilities and I'd recommend a T4 session to take away the frustration of trying to identify the cause.

By the way, how did you manage to post your question three times?

[frosty]

just lucky

[frosty]

thanks will try that tomoz got my fingers crossed

[KWIL]

Vaseline (or rather petroleum jelly in its unbranded form) is not entirely anti moisture. I used to test samples to ensure that a batch could be used as an insulator.:mad:

[ballymenaman]

Had the same problem. Tried umpteen times to clean up contacts on the connectors under the seats, but the issue kept coming back. I did away with the connectors by soldering the wires together. Only an issue if you ever need to remove the seats, which is unlikely! Remember to disconnect the battery if you're doing the job and don't allow the cut wires to touch in case it sets off the airbags (I might be wrong about this but , hey, why take any risks?).

[t5tart]

do not solder the wires together ... use these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superseal-Electrical-Connector-Kits-1-2-3-4-5-6-Way-Waterproof-12-24v-/331473546461?var=&hash=item4d2d5cecdd)

they are also waterproof which eliminates the problem

[marinabrian]

From an old electrical engineering theory textbook of mine ;)

Petrolatum.
Petrolatum (trade name Vaseline) is perhaps the first- used joint compound.
It aids in preventing oxidation and aids in excluding moisture in copper and plated copper connections.

NO-OX-ID.
This grade "A special" is a petroleum base compound with
higher melting point, higher oxidation resistance, and better weathering characteristics than petrolatum.

However not many people will have NO-OX-ID in their bathroom cabinet, unlike Vaseline ;)

Brian :D

[t5tart]

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=2051821&postcount=34

[marinabrian]

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=2051821&postcount=34

Nice, but completely unnecessary ;)

Brian :D

[t5tart]

:flushed:Nice, but completely unnecessary ;)

Brian :D

hehe not if you havent done your sunroof drains or rear light seals :flushed:

(MODS we really need a drowning smiley or one in a snorkel and fins lol)

[stevestrat]

http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/1609.gif

[t5tart]

http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/1609.gif

lol I didnt see that one :bowdown: