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Title: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: Jimbob on 22 February 2010, 17:20:40
Well, after a long time of being intermittant....
looks like my side airbag has finally given up the ghost.

I used to be able to clean up the connection, and get a few months of no fault, then back from 2.x to 6.x Ohms, clean, and sorted again.

Now it is seconds between cleaning, resetting and fault recoccuring.

So its time for a permanent fix.

So, realistically can't see me getting a replacement side airbag (early mini-facelift type), so exactly what type of resistor will I need to fool the system?  (and don't suppose anyone has one lying around?  :y seems you can only buy packs of em)

Cheers
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 22 February 2010, 17:37:20
Actually, I have a couple available. What colour do you need?
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 22 February 2010, 17:38:41
Airbags that is, I have some spare side airbags!

Also have resistors as well come to that ........... ramble, ramble
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: Jimbob on 22 February 2010, 17:41:00
it is black & silver with a yellow push in, then push a clip in to lock if that makes sense?

just put the seat back together, but can do a photo if needs be?
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: paulsmithe on 22 February 2010, 17:43:25
Guess that as you say it normally reads 2ohms, then 2 ohms ;D

Enough people getting rid of cloth seats, somebody must have a spare airbag (which would be better option)
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 22 February 2010, 17:43:37
No, sorry the colour of the outer bit - black, light grey, beige etc ..

The coloured bit is moulded into the fabric holder & the whole things needs to be swapped out.

HTH
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: Jimbob on 22 February 2010, 17:44:10
ahhhh, its black
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: Jimbob on 22 February 2010, 17:44:46
I am led to beleive there are different connector types too
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: paulsmithe on 22 February 2010, 17:45:29
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I am led to beleive there are different connector types too
I am sure that is not a massive issue for a knowledgable person such as yourself?
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 22 February 2010, 17:45:39
Have just thought - MV6 seats were only in black! DOH

Let me have a look & see what I've got in black then sir   :y

I need to pop down to the garage, but will be on line later this evening  :y
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 22 February 2010, 17:47:59
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I am led to beleive there are different connector types too

I've only ever seen one type on mini facelift & also supplied some for a guy with a facelift. There is a connector on the bag itself and one under the main seat connector block, these are all in a fetching yellow colour.
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: Jimbob on 22 February 2010, 17:56:27
cheers, youve certainly seen more than I have...

Im sure I remember something about the early mv6's (ie with TC button by radio) had a different connector
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: paulsmithe on 22 February 2010, 17:59:24
I could understand pre mini facelifts having different connectors, except:

1) No MV6s then
2) No side airbags

Thats not really helping, is it ;D
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: Jimbob on 22 February 2010, 18:01:48
there are 3 types listed in EPC, each superceeding the last, so guess its make the current style fit  ;D
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: paulsmithe on 22 February 2010, 18:05:53
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there are 3 types listed in EPC, each superceeding the last, so guess its make the current style fit  ;D
That would lead me to think that the are the same connector, or they supply a new connector, so no problem to join.
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 22 February 2010, 18:30:21
Right, I've had a look and can advise as follows:

I've got 2 drivers side seat airbags, a grey and a black.

The coloured covers DO prise off very easily, so you could take the grey one from me, swap the covers over & chuck the grey cover away. Or, take the black one from me.

So, whats a fair price? How does £15 inc recorded delivery sound?

There are some on ebay - but they are facelift and actually look different?

Cheers .......... Rob

Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: Jimbob on 22 February 2010, 18:34:54
sounds reasonable, dont suppose you could chuck a photo of em up?  (airbag side showing, rather than trim)

Cheers
Title: Re: Drivers Side Airbag goosed
Post by: Jimbob on 27 February 2010, 16:39:05
new one fitted and working fine, Cheers  :y