Technical Airbag Warning Light 1.6 16v Weekend ELX

[DeanoELX]

Hello everyone, just joined the Forum. I have recently bought a 97 Marea weekend 1.6 16v ELX Auto. having looked at some of the threads on the site, it would seem that the airbag warning light coming on is a common problem. Mine comes on when ign is turned on, goes out for a few seconds then comes back on permanently. Does anyone have the definitive solution to the problem?. I note in some of the postings the passenger airbag wiring is suspected, but I'm fairly sure I don't have a passenger airbag in my vehicle.

Many Thanks.....Deano ELX

 

[T14086]

Hi welcome to forum,

sometimes its best to let a garage look at the car,I think this is one of those times

 

[jug]

a fiat dealer can diagnose the airbag system (£65) and then quote you for the repair. then a couple of days after repair the light comes back on and eventually after a few more trips back to the dealer (costing at least £65 per visit) you give up and live with it, and fantasize about hurting the staff.

 

[DeanoELX]

Thanks for the advice guys, I think JUG has got the right idea, I may just have to live with it.
It raises another question however, would the car fail MOT with the light on?:bang:

 

[jug]

no an airbag is not required for an MOT.

if the light bothers you remove the LED. a pair of long nose pliers easily rips it off, and it feels so good.

i think unplugging the airbag ecu will also switch the light off but i havent tried that yet.

 

[T14086]

:shakehead

 

[DeanoELX]

Thanks for the advice JUG, its very much appreciated

 

[DeanoELX]

:shakehead

Dear moderator T14086, are you trying to tell us something?

 

[T14086]

............:idea: ....yep the airbag system is there to prevent injury to yourself in a accident,forget the money in getting it sorted that shouldn't matter!

Jug should know better.

https://www.fiatforum.com/bravo-brava/86502-airbag-warning-light.html