Hi all,
I have a 1997 Mk.1 Punto 60s which has just passed it's MOT following a few repairs (new radiator and new rear brake shoes for example). I thought all was well until this morning when the red Airbag warning light came on (as usual) on start-up but then stayed on ! After a few km I stopped, checked the fuses (nothing seemed amiss) waited a while, restarted, and the the light is still on. I did about 60km yesterday and no problem so it's a mystery as to why there is a problem today. I have a few questions please;
1) If the red light is on does this mean that the airbag system is no longer working ? Is there any risk of it going off suddenly while I'm driving ? I read in another thread here that the airbag is probably useless by now after 22 years anyway - is this likely to be true ?
2) If I need to have it fixed what are the approx. costs involved ? Can the work only be done by a Fiat dealer or by any garage ?
Many thanks for reading this and for any useful advice !
I have a 1997 Mk.1 Punto 60s which has just passed it's MOT following a few repairs (new radiator and new rear brake shoes for example). I thought all was well until this morning when the red Airbag warning light came on (as usual) on start-up but then stayed on ! After a few km I stopped, checked the fuses (nothing seemed amiss) waited a while, restarted, and the the light is still on. I did about 60km yesterday and no problem so it's a mystery as to why there is a problem today. I have a few questions please;
1) If the red light is on does this mean that the airbag system is no longer working ? Is there any risk of it going off suddenly while I'm driving ? I read in another thread here that the airbag is probably useless by now after 22 years anyway - is this likely to be true ?
2) If I need to have it fixed what are the approx. costs involved ? Can the work only be done by a Fiat dealer or by any garage ?
Many thanks for reading this and for any useful advice !