Airbag Light

jimbo51 · 10th April 2014, 20:29

Looking for some advise my MG/ZT has been running first class on Monday we went down to Newcastle from Glasgow for a couple of days every thing was fine coming home today all was fine we pulled into Lockerbie for chips,
then when we got back on the road my airbag light started flashing on and off then for the best part of the run it was ok then as I got nearer to home it would come on again but it seems to be when I accelerate it will come on
and then off again can any one help me out as I don't have a clue.

stevestrat · 10th April 2014, 20:38

Under both front seats there are two connectors, one blue, one yellow, these are for the seat belt pre-tensioners and airbags respectively. These connectors are notorious. Disconnect the battery, radio code to hand if needed, and leave disconnected for about 30 mins. Go to the underseat connectors, disconnect and reconnect several times, use an electrical contact cleaner on them if you have it. Reconnect them, some have used a cable tie to secure them. Reconnect the battery and, hopefully, all will be well.

BigAde · 10th April 2014, 20:53

As Stevestrat has already said, most likely to be the under seat connectors - mine have done it a few times... a quick spray with electrical contact cleaner should sort it out.

stevestrat · 10th April 2014, 21:25

I would suggest that if working on the connectors doesn't get rid of the light you get along to a T4 and get the reason properly diagnosed. I fought an airbag light for weeks before giving up and going to see Brian down in Newcastle. The cause turned out to be a duff seat belt pre-tensioner, I'd have either gone nuts or have spent a lot of money before finding that out myself.

alanjay · 10th April 2014, 21:38

I agree the most likely cause is the under seat connectors, I had that problem if anybody adjusted their seat. In the end I pushed the connectors tight together and taped them so tight they'd have difficulty in working loose.

jimbo51 · 10th April 2014, 22:27

Thanks all for your help I will give it a try in the morning
I will let you know how I get on cheers.

andre372 · 23rd April 2014, 21:26

James, how did you get on?

clf · 23rd April 2014, 21:51

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Originally Posted by jimbo51

Looking for some advise my MG/ZT has been running first class on Monday we went down to Newcastle from Glasgow for a couple of days every thing was fine coming home today all was fine we pulled into Lockerbie for chips,
then when we got back on the road my airbag light started flashing on and off then for the best part of the run it was ok then as I got nearer to home it would come on again but it seems to be when I accelerate it will come on
and then off again can any one help me out as I don't have a clue.

You ate too many chips and knocked the plugs

10th April 2014, 20:29	#1
jimbo51 Newbie MG zt 160+ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Paisley Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Airbag Light Looking for some advise my MG/ZT has been running first class on Monday we went down to Newcastle from Glasgow for a couple of days every thing was fine coming home today all was fine we pulled into Lockerbie for chips, then when we got back on the road my airbag light started flashing on and off then for the best part of the run it was ok then as I got nearer to home it would come on again but it seems to be when I accelerate it will come on and then off again can any one help me out as I don't have a clue.

10th April 2014, 20:38	#2
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,480 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Under both front seats there are two connectors, one blue, one yellow, these are for the seat belt pre-tensioners and airbags respectively. These connectors are notorious. Disconnect the battery, radio code to hand if needed, and leave disconnected for about 30 mins. Go to the underseat connectors, disconnect and reconnect several times, use an electrical contact cleaner on them if you have it. Reconnect them, some have used a cable tie to secure them. Reconnect the battery and, hopefully, all will be well. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

10th April 2014, 21:25	#4
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,480 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I would suggest that if working on the connectors doesn't get rid of the light you get along to a T4 and get the reason properly diagnosed. I fought an airbag light for weeks before giving up and going to see Brian down in Newcastle. The cause turned out to be a duff seat belt pre-tensioner, I'd have either gone nuts or have spent a lot of money before finding that out myself. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

10th April 2014, 20:53	#3
BigAde Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T+ 135 CDTi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,502 Thanks: 511 Thanked 224 Times in 178 Posts	As Stevestrat has already said, most likely to be the under seat connectors - mine have done it a few times... a quick spray with electrical contact cleaner should sort it out.

10th April 2014, 21:38	#5
alanjay Passed Away Rover 75 Connie Tourer Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Guildford Posts: 2,582 Thanks: 682 Thanked 979 Times in 612 Posts	I agree the most likely cause is the under seat connectors, I had that problem if anybody adjusted their seat. In the end I pushed the connectors tight together and taped them so tight they'd have difficulty in working loose.

10th April 2014, 22:27	#6
jimbo51 Newbie MG zt 160+ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Paisley Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks all for your help I will give it a try in the morning I will let you know how I get on cheers.

23rd April 2014, 21:26	#7
andre372 Gets stuck in 2001 Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 CDT manual Royal Blue (JFM) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Viljandi, Estonia Posts: 855 Thanks: 233 Thanked 98 Times in 87 Posts	James, how did you get on?