Hi i have been trying to reset my airbag light on my 8V MK2 Punto 51 Plate. I have purchased this cable : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171175321531?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

And these adapters : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MultiECUS...iagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2a3bc4f469

When i connect to MultiEcuScan It doesnt allow me to connect to my airbag. I have tried all 3 airbags that are available for my car but it wont connect to any of them.

I have included pictures of my cable setup and port settings. Ive also included a picture of the message i recieve.

I did test the interface when i connected the cable and it all seemed to be ok. But just couldnt connect to anything.

Please Help

Did you turn the ignition on?

Yes i had the ignition on

turn mes off
turn ignition off
remove all cables


connect all cables
turn mes on
turn ignition on
go to settings on mes and try more than 1 com setting for the kkl cable
now let it find it
once found make sure the baud? rate is right by it sending bits of information by your bits button


you have 1.7 and i use an earlier version than this because i seem to get your problem too on these older cars


sorry cant help much more but i would suggest keep trying as mes can really be infuriating at times to the point i could sometimes smash it

s and b said:

turn mes off
turn ignition off
remove all cables


connect all cables
turn mes on
turn ignition on
go to settings on mes and try more than 1 com setting for the kkl cable
now let it find it
once found make sure the baud? rate is right by it sending bits of information by your bits button


you have 1.7 and i use an earlier version than this because i seem to get your problem too on these older cars


sorry cant help much more but i would suggest keep trying as mes can really be infuriating at times to the point i could sometimes smash it

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Hi thanks for the reply i have tried again but im still getting the exact same message.

MikeSalt said:

Did you turn the ignition on?

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The ignition was on

Have you been able to connect to anything without using the red adapter cable (such as the ECU?)

MikeSalt said:

Have you been able to connect to anything without using the red adapter cable (such as the ECU?)

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I tried connecting to the engine with the red adapter, which didnt work.

I never thought about connecting without the adapter.

Would that be the best thing to try?

oXRUSSXo said:

Would that be the best thing to try?

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You won't be able to connect to the engine with the red adapter. This is worth a try because it will confirm if the problem lies in the KKL adapter or the red cable. If you can connect to the engine ECU fine, then I would be looking at the red cable with much suspicion. If you're anywhere near Stoke I'd happily plug my gear in for you, since I know that works.

MikeSalt said:

You won't be able to connect to the engine with the red adapter. This is worth a try because it will confirm if the problem lies in the KKL adapter or the red cable. If you can connect to the engine ECU fine, then I would be looking at the red cable with much suspicion. If you're anywhere near Stoke I'd happily plug my gear in for you, since I know that works.

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Hi thanks for the help. I will try connecting without the adapter. Thanks i will update asap

Check the com port setting is correct, try them all this is what I done, as it seems to be different for K-line to ELM.

Most Easterly Pandas said:

Check the com port setting is correct, try them all this is what I done, as it seems to be different for K-line to ELM.

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on my version of mes you can load 4 com ports and it will go through them one at a time,this is what i recommended to oXRUSSXoooo because it saves time and hassle

s and b said:

on my version of mes you can load 4 com ports and it will go through them one at a time,this is what i recommended to oXRUSSXoooo because it saves time and hassle

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Do you mean try com ports 1-4?

wrong cable?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111282075006?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261413628887?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

did u rly pay 99 squid for the cable or is that a mistake?

flisko said:

wrong cable?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111282075006?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261413628887?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

did u rly pay 99 squid for the cable or is that a mistake?

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No it was only £9.99 when I bought it but they have put it at that price now for some reason.

That is the cable I have

Some stuff on the MES home page about the cables.

Does the unregistered (= free, unlicensed) do airbag light?

Worth talking to MES themselves, perhaps?

fingers99 said:

Some stuff on the MES home page about the cables.

Does the unregistered (= free, unlicensed) do airbag light?

Worth talking to MES themselves, perhaps?

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I can guarantee the free version does the airbag light. I checked

I've just tried the cable without the adapters and it connected straight to the engine.

It still won't connect to the airbag.

Please help

MikeSalt said:

Have you been able to connect to anything without using the red adapter cable (such as the ECU?)

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I've just tried connecting to the engine without any adapters and it worked perfectly

Can anyone help?