Airbag Warning

Big Dave · 16th October 2007, 16:59

Hi;I have a 2004 Mg zt 1.8t 160+,a couple of weeks ago the airbag warning light suddenly came on and now comes on intermittantly,I was told to check under the two front seats for two connectors which may have come loose,one had and it seemed to have solved the problem until last friday when the light has come back on and stayed on,I have fiddled with the switches but to no avail,although one is still loose and flaps about some,does anyone know if this is an easy fix or does it mean a trip to the doctors,by the way,one switch's side clip is broken so maybe it may need relacing.Any answers of help would be gratefully appreciated.Big Dave.

JohnDotCom · 16th October 2007, 17:11

This is a common fault with the Airbag lighting up due to the under seat connectors.
Its best to redo the connections or as some do Solder the leads for permanent non problems.
This would mean a problem if taking out seats in future though.
It is generally caused by adjusting the Front seats forward/backward which loosens the connectors.

Big Dave · 16th October 2007, 17:18

Cheers for that,so it's not a major problem then?Also will it affect the MOT?

JohnDotCom · 16th October 2007, 17:21

No effect on MOT as that light is not included or a requirement strangely,
but it does mean that none of your Airbags are working whilst lit.
By the way

to the Club Dave,. Forgot my manners for a minute there.

Big Dave · 16th October 2007, 17:28

Thanx for the help,is it a hard job to fix?Or do you think a visit to the Health centre would be better.Dave.

Greeners · 16th October 2007, 17:30

Welcome Big D

It's a 5 minute job.........if you're near me, pop round and I'll do it for you....

Big Dave · 16th October 2007, 17:33

Thats very nice of you,I live in Royston,Herts and work in Ware,whereabouts are you?If your in the vicinity I'll pop round.Dave

Greeners · 16th October 2007, 17:36

I'm in the "County Town of Hertfordshire" or Hertford if you prefer........

Do you work for GSK by chance?

Big Dave · 16th October 2007, 17:38

No,I work in Gt Amwell,just outside of Ware.

Big Dave · 16th October 2007, 17:48

So,when do think I could pop round or meet up with you so I can get the problem sorted,if you don't mind.

16th October 2007, 16:59	#1
Big Dave Newbie MG ZT 1.8T 160+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: HERTS Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Airbag Warning Hi;I have a 2004 Mg zt 1.8t 160+,a couple of weeks ago the airbag warning light suddenly came on and now comes on intermittantly,I was told to check under the two front seats for two connectors which may have come loose,one had and it seemed to have solved the problem until last friday when the light has come back on and stayed on,I have fiddled with the switches but to no avail,although one is still loose and flaps about some,does anyone know if this is an easy fix or does it mean a trip to the doctors,by the way,one switch's side clip is broken so maybe it may need relacing.Any answers of help would be gratefully appreciated.Big Dave.

16th October 2007, 17:30	#6
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Welcome Big D It's a 5 minute job.........if you're near me, pop round and I'll do it for you.... __________________ *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]

16th October 2007, 17:36	#8
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	I'm in the "County Town of Hertfordshire" or Hertford if you prefer........ Do you work for GSK by chance? __________________ *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]

16th October 2007, 17:11	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	This is a common fault with the Airbag lighting up due to the under seat connectors. Its best to redo the connections or as some do Solder the leads for permanent non problems. This would mean a problem if taking out seats in future though. It is generally caused by adjusting the Front seats forward/backward which loosens the connectors.

16th October 2007, 17:18	#3
Big Dave Newbie MG ZT 1.8T 160+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: HERTS Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers for that,so it's not a major problem then?Also will it affect the MOT?

16th October 2007, 17:21	#4
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	No effect on MOT as that light is not included or a requirement strangely, but it does mean that none of your Airbags are working whilst lit. By the way to the Club Dave,. Forgot my manners for a minute there.

16th October 2007, 17:28	#5
Big Dave Newbie MG ZT 1.8T 160+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: HERTS Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanx for the help,is it a hard job to fix?Or do you think a visit to the Health centre would be better.Dave.

16th October 2007, 17:33	#7
Big Dave Newbie MG ZT 1.8T 160+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: HERTS Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thats very nice of you,I live in Royston,Herts and work in Ware,whereabouts are you?If your in the vicinity I'll pop round.Dave

16th October 2007, 17:38	#9
Big Dave Newbie MG ZT 1.8T 160+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: HERTS Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No,I work in Gt Amwell,just outside of Ware.

16th October 2007, 17:48	#10
Big Dave Newbie MG ZT 1.8T 160+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: HERTS Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So,when do think I could pop round or meet up with you so I can get the problem sorted,if you don't mind.