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20th May 2018, 09:28 | #1 |
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Airbag warning light **Update - Fixed**
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So after failing yesterday on one fix on my car, thought I'd set about trying to establish why the airbag light is on. I tried removing the seat base bolts to get to the electrical connections and they wouldn't budge either. I had a T50 tor bit that was too small really, and a T55 that was too big to fit...am I missing something or is there another tool it I should be investing in? Thanks Last edited by crussell; 30th May 2018 at 17:32.. |
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Most people use Torx T 50 however the correct size is actually Ribe 8, normally torx T 50 will work tho.
What you may find however as I have found more times than I care to remember from dismantling, is that somebody may have put the wrong size torx in before then used a rattle gun and started to round them off. Be very careful not to round them off, I always start with the front two bolts then send the chair as far forward as possible and get the back straight up to do the rears. Mick
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Don't forget you can reach the airbag under seat plugs without removing the seat , just unplug and plug back in a few times using some switch cleaner and it often dos the trick, make sure you do both sides
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Thanks guys. Think your right, I used a t50 and it slipped. ..didn't try again. Disconnected and put together the connection a few times this afternoon, was surprised how minute the connections are. Going to snip it off and butt connect tomorrow see if that works thanks
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Torx plus 50 or Ribe 8 are the best bits for removal
Torx 50, Ribe 8, Torx plus 50 |
21st May 2018, 08:55 | #6 |
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I'll bear that in mind thanks
Think I'm gonna try cutting them and connecting them first. Should the battery be disconnected or will it be OK if I haven't driven it for 24 hours? |
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There is a Technical Bulletin (TB0133 issue2 dated 27/08/2004) on the subject. With the seat removed, a simple bit of re-routing and a cable tie should fix the problem - and at the the same time you can check out the contacts and put a little Vasoline on them to enhance pin contact longer term (the pins on the smaller plugs are gold plated so corrosion shouldn't be an issue). IMVHO that is a far better solution than chopping off the connectors (which are a very good design anyway - they just get a rather bad press for the vexing SRS light issues that regularly appear on here). Keep it OEM I say. Last edited by rab60bit; 21st May 2018 at 22:07.. |
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22nd May 2018, 18:39 | #8 |
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Thanks very much for that into
I'll locate that bulletin and have a read... I was about to post on here because I tried the disconnect the fuse bit tonight to no avail. All the connectors were not mounted on the frame so looks like someone's been there before. I removed a bit of the trim near the door and found the carpet to be wet and water in the floor of the car...v annoyed cos I think I've been sold a did and I've just spent a fortune getting all the belts done and service thinking the airbag light would be a quick fix I guess the next step is to get the interior out, dry it and check the impact sensors?? |
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Check the base of the "B" pillar under the carpet & there's a sensor, probably wet
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Must have replied as I posted I'll have a nosey...was wet down in the footwell...
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