Air bag warning light

jscpch · 16th January 2015, 09:47

2003 Rover 75 CTDi. The air bag warning light is showing intermittently. Had a Saab 9-5 previously which had the same problem which was a loose connection under the seat but those connections under the seat on the Rover seem to be OK.
Suggestions would be very welcome.

suzublu · 16th January 2015, 09:49

Unplug the underseat connectors & apply some Vaseline to the pins. Then push them together a few times, should turn off the light.

Gino · 16th January 2015, 09:51

I've had the same issue, all I've had to do is disconnect and reconnect several times to clean the contacts. They have been fine since. I did also use electrical contacts cleaner as well, I don't know if it helps or not though.

Good luck,
Rob

jscpch · 16th January 2015, 10:07

Many thanks. Guess I was lazy as I just waggled the connectors around a little. Will now have a go at doing the job properlY

Gino · 16th January 2015, 10:14

I've just seen on another post https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=188109 that promotes a dab of vaseline on the female contacts as a way of preventing the issue recurring.

roverbarmy · 16th January 2015, 16:02

I left the whole plug sitting on the carpet after using contact cleaner and ACF50 on the pins. In my opinion, using the twist lock fitting under the seat allows the wires to bounce up and down (as they are unsupported) causing the intermittent air bag light fault. I had cleaned etc and replaced a couple of times before, only to have the fault return.

Since leaving the cable sitting on the carpet, no further light faults.
Mike

stevestrat · 16th January 2015, 16:05

I replaced the connectors with better quality waterproof ones and at the same time extended the wiring by about 6" to prevent the connector coming under tension if the seat was moved.

16th January 2015, 09:47	#1
jscpch Regular poster Rover 75 CDTI Club Saloon Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Benissa/Moraira Posts: 55 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Air bag warning light 2003 Rover 75 CTDi. The air bag warning light is showing intermittently. Had a Saab 9-5 previously which had the same problem which was a loose connection under the seat but those connections under the seat on the Rover seem to be OK. Suggestions would be very welcome.

16th January 2015, 09:51	#3
Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	I've had the same issue, all I've had to do is disconnect and reconnect several times to clean the contacts. They have been fine since. I did also use electrical contacts cleaner as well, I don't know if it helps or not though. Good luck, Rob __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.

16th January 2015, 10:14	#5
Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	I've just seen on another post https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=188109 that promotes a dab of vaseline on the female contacts as a way of preventing the issue recurring. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.

16th January 2015, 16:02	#6
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,060 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	I left the whole plug sitting on the carpet after using contact cleaner and ACF50 on the pins. In my opinion, using the twist lock fitting under the seat allows the wires to bounce up and down (as they are unsupported) causing the intermittent air bag light fault. I had cleaned etc and replaced a couple of times before, only to have the fault return. Since leaving the cable sitting on the carpet, no further light faults. Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

16th January 2015, 16:05	#7
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,548 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I replaced the connectors with better quality waterproof ones and at the same time extended the wiring by about 6" to prevent the connector coming under tension if the seat was moved. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

16th January 2015, 09:49	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,955 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Unplug the underseat connectors & apply some Vaseline to the pins. Then push them together a few times, should turn off the light.

16th January 2015, 10:07	#4
jscpch Regular poster Rover 75 CDTI Club Saloon Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Benissa/Moraira Posts: 55 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Many thanks. Guess I was lazy as I just waggled the connectors around a little. Will now have a go at doing the job properlY