Yes, Airbag light is annoying.

Heddy · 19th June 2018, 10:42

Trying to put out that darn light. Underseat connectors checked and tie wrapped, side impact sensor visually ok (like new) connectors tie wrapped. A diagnostic threw up side crash airbag/sensor high resistance.
So, thinking of using terminal blocks or soldering underseat connectors and changing side impact sensor anyway, anything else I might try? I've looked at loads of threads, has anyone solved this from this stage?
Cheers
Heddy

Mickyboy · 19th June 2018, 11:13

If the diagnostic threw up side impact, then I’ll be inclined to change the side impact sensor if you need one give me a shout
Mick

Heddy · 19th June 2018, 14:35

Update!
Decided the under seat connectors had to be ruled out before anything else, I cut 'em off and joined the wires using strip connectors. Problem solved, light out.
So, lesson here, just 'cos something looks all fine and brand new, you can't assume it is.

mh007 · 19th June 2018, 19:06

A little odd that it threw up a side impact sensor or circuit fault.

Heddy · 19th June 2018, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by mh007

A little odd that it threw up a side impact sensor or circuit fault.

Thought that too, but it wasn't a T4 machine, but maybe the sensor is linked.

Gigagator · 19th June 2018, 21:22

I’ve been chasing an airbag light for a while too.
Narrowed it down to the underseat connectors as always seemed to come on after I’d cleaned the interior (hoovered right under the seats).

I cut the original connectors off and crimped some insulated bullet connectors on.

That actually fixed it for a few months but now its back with a vengeance so a kindly club member is T4’ing it this weekend for me.

Bottom line - if its gone out for now, don’t hold your breath that it’s fixed for good!

Heddy · 20th June 2018, 05:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gigagator

I’ve been chasing an airbag light for a while too.
Narrowed it down to the underseat connectors as always seemed to come on after I’d cleaned the interior (hoovered right under the seats).

I cut the original connectors off and crimped some insulated bullet connectors on.

That actually fixed it for a few months but now its back with a vengeance so a kindly club member is T4’ing it this weekend for me.

Bottom line - if its gone out for now, don’t hold your breath that it’s fixed for good!

I didn't trust crimped connectors, me being a 'nuts and bolts' bloke I felt more comfortable with the strip connectors. I mean, the originals 'looked' fine.

19th June 2018, 10:42	#1
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Yes, Airbag light is annoying. Trying to put out that darn light. Underseat connectors checked and tie wrapped, side impact sensor visually ok (like new) connectors tie wrapped. A diagnostic threw up side crash airbag/sensor high resistance. So, thinking of using terminal blocks or soldering underseat connectors and changing side impact sensor anyway, anything else I might try? I've looked at loads of threads, has anyone solved this from this stage? Cheers Heddy

19th June 2018, 11:13	#2
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19th June 2018, 14:35	#3
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Update! Decided the under seat connectors had to be ruled out before anything else, I cut 'em off and joined the wires using strip connectors. Problem solved, light out. So, lesson here, just 'cos something looks all fine and brand new, you can't assume it is.

19th June 2018, 19:06	#4
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	A little odd that it threw up a side impact sensor or circuit fault.

19th June 2018, 21:22	#6
Gigagator Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Rover 25, Mazda 6 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cardiff Posts: 219 Thanks: 143 Thanked 112 Times in 49 Posts	I’ve been chasing an airbag light for a while too. Narrowed it down to the underseat connectors as always seemed to come on after I’d cleaned the interior (hoovered right under the seats). I cut the original connectors off and crimped some insulated bullet connectors on. That actually fixed it for a few months but now its back with a vengeance so a kindly club member is T4’ing it this weekend for me. Bottom line - if its gone out for now, don’t hold your breath that it’s fixed for good!