Airbag Warning Light AAAAAAAArghh

brownie21 · 30th December 2007, 18:37

I can't get rid of this silly, stupid, annoying little glowing red man on my dashboard - it's driving me nuts. I've wiggled the contacts under both seats and even sprayed the old WD40 on em! Please can someone let me know how I fix this (I'm no good at soldering)

tourerfogey · 30th December 2007, 18:43

I fixed mine by pushing the two parts of the plug under the seat tightly together whilst Mrs Tourefogey wrapped it in insulation tape so the two parts of the plug could not move independently of each other.
So far this has worked . . .

Duotone · 30th December 2007, 20:01

Cured mine once and for all by chopping off the plugs and "crimping" the wires together permantly.
It's a bit drastic and frowned on by some members but, it is a permanent cure..

Dave T

Greeners · 30th December 2007, 20:30

Don't forget you need to check both seats although it is usually the drivers side that causes the problem

mayor · 30th December 2007, 21:04

Hi yes cut and crimp or solder the wires together will sort the problem out

T-Cut · 30th December 2007, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by brownie21

Please can someone let me know how I fix this (I'm no good at soldering)

Tighten the suspect connector together using a small plastic zip tie wrapped lengthways around the unit. Use pliers to pull it as tight as humanly possible. If this doesn't solve the problem, tie the other connector in similar fashion. If that doesn't fix it, go under the other front seat and repeat the above. Through a process of elimination, the offender should be neutralised.

TC

Jules · 31st December 2007, 00:13

Wiggling or WD 40 is only a temporary cure.
There are 2 small yellow connectors under each seat (one for seat airbag, other is for the pre tensioners). All 4 plugs & sockets are best cut out and replaced with the Red Lucas type connectors.

You will then be safe in the knowledge that the airbags will protect you if need be. When airbag lamp is on, you have no protection in an accident.

GERFIX · 31st December 2007, 07:02

I'm going to put the cat amongst the proverbials here but my SRS light has been on for weeks now (probably more as it was on when I bought the car and I just haven't got round to fixing it yet) and I have noticed twice when carrying a rear left seat passenger that the light goes out temporarily (whilst that seatbelt is in use). Could it possibly be a bad connection to the rear seatbelt wiring? Or is it pure coincidence? I had hoped to have it sorted by now but I really haven't had the time to look at it properly yet.

Greeners · 31st December 2007, 08:29

There is a pretensioner on each seat belt, so that's 5 pairs of connectors plus the air bags.

T-Cut · 31st December 2007, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

There is a pretensioner on each seat belt, so that's 5 pairs of connectors plus the air bags.

So in theory, you've only a 10% chance of success when modifying an individual connector! That's worth remembering if all your fiddling under the driver's seat seems futile.

TC

30th December 2007, 18:37	#1
brownie21 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 521 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Airbag Warning Light AAAAAAAArghh I can't get rid of this silly, stupid, annoying little glowing red man on my dashboard - it's driving me nuts. I've wiggled the contacts under both seats and even sprayed the old WD40 on em! Please can someone let me know how I fix this (I'm no good at soldering) __________________ Wayne [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] We all have mental problems, it's just that some of us choose to show them.

30th December 2007, 20:01	#3
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	Airbag Cured mine once and for all by chopping off the plugs and "crimping" the wires together permantly. It's a bit drastic and frowned on by some members but, it is a permanent cure.. Dave T

30th December 2007, 20:30	#4
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Don't forget you need to check both seats although it is usually the drivers side that causes the problem __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

31st December 2007, 00:13	#7
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Wiggling or WD 40 is only a temporary cure. There are 2 small yellow connectors under each seat (one for seat airbag, other is for the pre tensioners). All 4 plugs & sockets are best cut out and replaced with the Red Lucas type connectors. You will then be safe in the knowledge that the airbags will protect you if need be. When airbag lamp is on, you have no protection in an accident. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

31st December 2007, 07:02	#8
GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm going to put the cat amongst the proverbials here but my SRS light has been on for weeks now (probably more as it was on when I bought the car and I just haven't got round to fixing it yet) and I have noticed twice when carrying a rear left seat passenger that the light goes out temporarily (whilst that seatbelt is in use). Could it possibly be a bad connection to the rear seatbelt wiring? Or is it pure coincidence? I had hoped to have it sorted by now but I really haven't had the time to look at it properly yet. __________________ .......................................Colin http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...Cooper-S-2.jpg

30th December 2007, 18:43	#2
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I fixed mine by pushing the two parts of the plug under the seat tightly together whilst Mrs Tourefogey wrapped it in insulation tape so the two parts of the plug could not move independently of each other. So far this has worked . . .

30th December 2007, 21:04	#5
mayor Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porthcawl Posts: 294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi yes cut and crimp or solder the wires together will sort the problem out

31st December 2007, 08:29	#9
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	There is a pretensioner on each seat belt, so that's 5 pairs of connectors plus the air bags. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]