Technical Airbag Switch

[RhysSmoove]

Hi all, long time now speak ?

I was wondering whether anyone knows where I can get a passenger airbag switch for my Punto?

I've had the driver and passenger airbag lights cluttering my dashboard like the Blackpool illuminations for as long as I can remember now!

I've had it code read a few times now and each time it either doesn't show up or shows up as a passenger airbag switch... I've had the light put out every time and then a few days later they both pop back up again. It's quite frustrating really.

I've been told that an over filled glove box can cause problems, but my glove box is near enough empty and has been the whole time I've had the car.

Any ideas?
Cheers,

Rhys

P.S; Here's the switch I'm looking for:

 

[oXRUSSXo]

Im pretty sure its a part you can only get from fiat. By the way its not the switch your after its the wiring for it

 

[RhysSmoove]

Ah ok! I've heard that it might be a part you have to get from Fiat but just really hoped that wouldn't be the case... That'll leave a dent in the wallet!

So is the wiring something that should be left to a dealer?

Thanks for your reply,
Rhys

 

[dave]

they are not expencive but its probably not the problem, problem usually lies in the loom and needs an upgrade loom

 

[MCJensen]

Just had my switch replaced by Fiat. Took 30 Minutes. No more airbag light on and off for now.

 

[RhysSmoove]

Just had my switch replaced by Fiat. Took 30 Minutes. No more airbag light on and off for now.

How much did that cost, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[majorlook]

Mine had the same problem, I bought the modified wiring loom from eBay for £18.99 and fitted it myself, it's not really that difficult as long as you disconnect the battery for around an hour to be safe and ensure that there isn't going to be any stored charge in the airbag circuit.

 

[RhysSmoove]

Any idea what wiring loom this was? Could you send a link maybe?

Thanks,
Rhys

 

[dave]

Mine had the same problem, I bought the modified wiring loom from eBay for £18.99 and fitted it myself,

they have gone up mine was about a fiver from main dealers

 

[dave]

Any idea what wiring loom this was? Could you send a link maybe?

Thanks,
Rhys

main dealer part number f0051786225
retail price £4.22 + vat (2012 price)

 

[RhysSmoove]

main dealer part number f0051786225

retail price £4.22 + vat (2012 price)

Thanks ? how can I go about ordering this?

 

[dave]

walk into main dealers and ask for it, or contact one of the ones in the traders section of the forum.
Be very careful if d.i.y.ing though if you set your airbags off not only is it it dangerous but could also cost a lot to replace them.

 

[Ziggy122]

I think my dealer charged about 15 in total
My nearest dealer was 25miles away should tKe 1hr
But it took me 3hrs to get it....

Its easy to fit and I wouldn't think about twice doing it

Ziggy

 

[PuntoHowTo]

Watch the video, it explains all



Dealer price on this kit is about £8 I certainly wouldn't bother buying off eBay not at those prices

If you are not comfortable with car wiring and electronics I strongly suggest you do not tackle this your self

 

[fiat user]

main dealer part number f0051786225
retail price £4.22 + vat (2012 price)

Inflation doing fine at the Fiat main dealers - current price quote me was £73.09 + VAT (2019) Anyone know how to source it cheaply?

 

[varesecrazy]

What are the European sites listinb that part at ?

 

[PuntoHowTo]

Inflation doing fine at the Fiat main dealers - current price quote me was £73.09 + VAT (2019) Anyone know how to source it cheaply?

Even the newest U.K. mk2b cars are now 13 years old. It may be that fiat made a supply of these cables which is now depleted and any new ones have to be made in smaller batches, which given there is likely to be a low demand now it going to make the cost of those batches high, hence the price increase