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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: ianu on 28 December 2009, 11:39:37

Title: Airbag Warning lamp on
Post by: ianu on 28 December 2009, 11:39:37

Hi all,
I've seen a few threads mention on here about the A/B warning lamps - but haven't found anything to suggest probable causes (unless you unplug wiring under the seats without disconnecting the battery.
Anyway - driving along last week - usual journey and bingo - on it comes...
The Garage that serviced it last week read the fault code and said it indicated high resistence on the circuit and may be just a poor connector contact that needs reseating. They didn't pursue any further at the time (which I was Ok with for other reasons).
Firstly - is there any particular place I should look first (under the driver seat connectors ? passenger seat ?) - my kids were sat in the back at the time !
Before I check anything should I disconnect the battery ( or is that only to prevent the warning lamp coming on to start with ?) as a safety precaution anyway ? Is there any way of telling if I've fixed it as am I correct in thinking only someone with the right tool can reset it anyway ? or is there a way of reading this yourself somehow
It's a 2.6 Elite saloon by the way.
Any pointers would be much appreciated - thanks.
Ian.

Title: Re: Airbag Warning lamp on
Post by: tunnie on 28 December 2009, 11:43:13

AA (the member not the service  ;D) had this issue, which i belive was down to the airbag pressure sensor in one of doors being faulty  :(

Title: Re: Airbag Warning lamp on
Post by: TheBoy on 28 December 2009, 16:37:51

Which airbag caused it?

Steering wheel - usually the contact unit

Seat - usually the connector in the seat to squib. Sometimes the connectors under seat

Title: Re: Airbag Warning lamp on
Post by: ianu on 29 December 2009, 09:28:41

Thanks for that - is it safe to check these with the battery still connected - and will I still need someone to reset the lamp if I think I've fixed it ?

Title: Re: Airbag Warning lamp on
Post by: rustym95 on 29 December 2009, 09:31:00

disconet bat leave for 20 min to be on safe side, they hurt when they go off.

Title: Re: Airbag Warning lamp on
Post by: TheBoy on 29 December 2009, 09:31:06

Where in Oxfordshire are you? I am on the Oxon/Buck/Northants border if you want Tech2 plugged in to tell you which circuit it is thats problematic.


When messing with the SRS, defo worth discon battery.

Title: Re: Airbag Warning lamp on
Post by: ianu on 29 December 2009, 14:18:05

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Where in Oxfordshire are you? I am on the Oxon/Buck/Northants border if you want Tech2 plugged in to tell you which circuit it is thats problematic.


When messing with the SRS, defo worth discon battery.

Thanks again Theboy- I'm in Bicester so happy to travel a few miles as and when your free if that's OK. Drop me a note.

Cheers
Ian

Title: Re: Airbag Warning lamp on
Post by: TheBoy on 29 December 2009, 20:43:47

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Where in Oxfordshire are you? I am on the Oxon/Buck/Northants border if you want Tech2 plugged in to tell you which circuit it is thats problematic.


When messing with the SRS, defo worth discon battery.

Thanks again Theboy- I'm in Bicester so happy to travel a few miles as and when your free if that's OK. Drop me a note.

Cheers
Ian

Brackley for me, so about 9m.

I'm around Thurs/Fri if that helps