Technical Sedici air bag lit!
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Charlie thanks for the response, I have seen the Multi ECU scan on ebay for approx £15. It's coming up as Alpha/Fiat.It says it comes with software. Is it just a case of putting the software on my computer and then removing the air bag fault or do I need more diagnostic kit? I'm in Weston-super-Mare.
Hi,
the actual program - for a windows laptop..is free
BUT you'll need at least 2 x leads
see the MultiECUScan website for your models requirements;
VAGCOM KKL / or / ELM327 basic interface lead
then a coloured one for the actual CAR diag port to MES pins,
Yellow/ RED / Green , etc
Charlie
Hi,
I now have the ELM327 basic interface lead and have connected to the ECU port via the multiecuscan 2.6 software and unfortunately it is saying that I have to pay for the software upgrade to make any changes to my airbag/ECU. Tried to find a free code to activate it but couldn't enter it as the top section was uneditable. Any advice anyone? They want 50 Euros for upgrade which I only use one. Might just take it to diagnostic garage and pay the £50 to clear the fault. Bit disappointed after buying the lead...
Kieron.
I now have the ELM327 basic interface lead and have connected to the ECU port via the multiecuscan 2.6 software and unfortunately it is saying that I have to pay for the software upgrade to make any changes to my airbag/ECU. Tried to find a free code to activate it but couldn't enter it as the top section was uneditable. Any advice anyone? They want 50 Euros for upgrade which I only use one. Might just take it to diagnostic garage and pay the £50 to clear the fault. Bit disappointed after buying the lead...
Kieron.
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OP, borrow a multiester and test your battery - it's highly likely to be that (at least it was in my case) your battery is weak, which throws this code. There will be two codes, one for each airbag, I expect. If there's a single code for either L or R airbag, then you may actually have an airbag problem.
Easy to clear down codes after you've fitted a new battery (I borrowed a test unit for a tenner from a friendly garage), but in my experience disconnecting the battery for some time, which was recommended to clear the codes did not work.
Easy to clear down codes after you've fitted a new battery (I borrowed a test unit for a tenner from a friendly garage), but in my experience disconnecting the battery for some time, which was recommended to clear the codes did not work.
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I hope OP's checked charge whilst starting up - mine looked fine at rest, but dropped like a stone when cranking the engine - hence throwing the code.
Thanks for the info, unfortunately I only replaced the battery about 2 months ago but i'll check the voltage etc just in case.
worth removing the power for an hour.. just to see if the error clears..,
Charlie
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