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Title: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 08 October 2011, 10:19:35
Hi,

I`m currently playing around with resetting the crash data on various models of Airbag ECU`s and was wondering if anyone out there in Ooferland has any spare ECU`s that they would care to let me have a play with.

Not worried if they are from cars where the airbags have been deployed, as I`m looking to reset these, and I`m more than happy to return these once finished with in a fully reset condition

Can anyone help at all ?

 :)
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 08 October 2011, 10:21:56
In fact, not just restricted to Omega`s - I`m after as many different makes and models of airbag ecu`s as I can lay my hands on, as I am starting my technical database from absolutely nothing

 :y
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: albitz on 08 October 2011, 10:25:14
Im sure I have at least one I can let you have Dave.Working all weekend so will have a look on Monday. :y
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 08 October 2011, 10:28:40
Much appreciated Albs, the more the merrier !!

 :y
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 08 October 2011, 12:37:09
I think I've got one Dave - will try & find it 4 U  ::)
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 08 October 2011, 13:04:06
Yes Please !!

 :)
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: TheBoy on 08 October 2011, 21:00:25
promised my spare to someone, as suspect his is trash. If we change it soon, you can have the possibly duff one
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 09 October 2011, 08:58:15
promised my spare to someone, as suspect his is trash. If we change it soon, you can have the possibly duff one

Yes please, What happened to his? did it deploy, or another fault ?
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: TheBoy on 09 October 2011, 09:01:31
promised my spare to someone, as suspect his is trash. If we change it soon, you can have the possibly duff one

Yes please, What happened to his? did it deploy, or another fault ?
no, its a fault, though could still be sensor/wiring...
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 09 October 2011, 09:09:49
Is a door side sensor any use Dave?
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 09 October 2011, 09:22:26
Is a door side sensor any use Dave?

Not really (but thanks for the thoughts) - Its the memory function inside the ECU that I am playing with - when the airbags are deployed, the ECU "remembers" this and prevents it from being used again, meaning that you have to buy a new one after an accident. We have managed to reset the crash data inside, so that they can now be refitted again. I`m after as many different types as I can get so that I can publish some pictures and write some technical documents for this.

Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 09 October 2011, 20:09:15
Interesting.

When I got my car the airbag light was on.

"a mate" plugged his "My Naff Code Reader" in hoping to reset the light and was gobsmacked to see the message

Fatal Airbag ECU fault - (or something like that), but was then given the option to reset it. The reset worked thankfully.

Cant find the ECU - its not where I thought it should be - house move  ::)

Will have a deeper look asap.

Thanks - Rob
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 09 October 2011, 20:16:12
Interesting.

When I got my car the airbag light was on.

"a mate" plugged his "My Naff Code Reader" in hoping to reset the light and was gobsmacked to see the message

Fatal Airbag ECU fault - (or something like that), but was then given the option to reset it. The reset worked thankfully.

Indeed interesting - wasn`t aware that they could be reset with "My Naff Code Reader" or Tech2 even ?

Can`t say I have tried with either, but other manufacturers and Marques certainly struggle to be reset using their own diagnostic equipment - hence why I have started to get involved with this.
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: TheBoy on 09 October 2011, 20:39:23
Tech2 is not able to reset one...
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 09 October 2011, 22:37:56
Quote
Fatal Airbag ECU fault


Could such a message be caused by faulty wiring / sensor ?

It would explain why it could be reset with "My Naff Code Reader" ?

 ???
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: twiglet on 09 October 2011, 23:22:11
Dave, I've got a couple of airbag ecu's here that you can have.  It's a bit cheeky I know, but any chance you'd consider swapping them for a couple of code resets that I need doing, and I'll cover all the postage costs?

You don't ask, you don't get...  :y
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 October 2011, 23:36:34
Quote
Fatal Airbag ECU fault


Could such a message be caused by faulty wiring / sensor ?

It would explain why it could be reset with "My Naff Code Reader" ?

 ???

Probably. There is a specific fault code indicating "Airbag system deployed" or words to that effect, and it can't be reset.
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 10 October 2011, 07:53:12
Dave, I've got a couple of airbag ecu's here that you can have.  It's a bit cheeky I know, but any chance you'd consider swapping them for a couple of code resets that I need doing, and I'll cover all the postage costs?

You don't ask, you don't get...  :y

Always happy to return some favours - what radios do you have that need resetting ?
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 10 October 2011, 07:53:54
Quote
Fatal Airbag ECU fault


Could such a message be caused by faulty wiring / sensor ?

It would explain why it could be reset with "My Naff Code Reader" ?

 ???

Probably. There is a specific fault code indicating "Airbag system deployed" or words to that effect, and it can't be reset.

Thats the one I`m working on    :y
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 10 October 2011, 07:56:38
For those of you kind enough to send me any units, please forward them to this address - please make sure you enclose your name and return address on them, and your forum name also

FTAO Dave
DND Services Ltd
131 Torquay Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ3 2SG

 :y
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: albitz on 10 October 2011, 14:36:15
Right - I have found two ECU,s Dave.Have packaged them up ready to post.Will be going to Post O ffice tomorrow,so will post them then. :y
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 10 October 2011, 15:04:00
Right - I have found two ECU,s Dave.Have packaged them up ready to post.Will be going to Post O ffice tomorrow,so will post them then. :y

You are an absolute star !!   :) :y
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 October 2011, 15:34:06
Tech 2 can clear a fault code but not reset one which has activated a a safety system as a result of a deployment.

Pretty sure that some versions of "My Naff Code Reader" can reset them.

Airbag ecu fault is a fault code so could be cleared.
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 10 October 2011, 15:52:29
Tech 2 can clear a fault code but not reset one which has activated a a safety system as a result of a deployment.

Pretty sure that some versions of "My Naff Code Reader" can reset them.

Airbag ecu fault is a fault code so could be cleared.

That makes sense   :y
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: albitz on 11 October 2011, 18:22:42
Posted them today Dave. :y
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 11 October 2011, 18:24:19
Posted them today Dave. :y

Thanks !   :y
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 14 October 2011, 11:55:37
Albs,

Thanks mate, parcel arrived safely - exactly what I was hoping to play with !!!

Will let you know how I get on

 :y
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: albitz on 14 October 2011, 18:31:32
Thanks for letting me know Dave. :y
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: 2woody on 17 October 2011, 10:19:28
I've maybe got four or five - you still after some more ?

sadly not home again until 27th, but can post them then for you.
Title: Re: Omega Airbag ECU`s wanted
Post by: Dave DND on 17 October 2011, 17:37:07
I've maybe got four or five - you still after some more ?

sadly not home again until 27th, but can post them then for you.

Yes please !!   :y