Technical Goodbye Airbag Light

[Stilomeister]

After 3 years of intermittent airbag light warning light coming on, 2 tins of electrical spray and countless wire wiggling, I replaced the connectors on the passenger seat.

One month now, I've moved the seat, wiggled etc and not a peep, so I wish I'd done it sooner. I tried to source OE Fiat connectors no joy, seems you have to get full harness. So decided on these Durite ones. I also soldered the connectors being careful not to use too much. If you decide a similar approach remember to disconnect the battery and leave for at least one hour before commencing any work.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

So where did you source the replacement connectors from

Jon.

 

[Stilomeister]

So where did you source the replacement connectors from

Jon.

Any decent motor factor should be able to supply these. the part numbers are: 0-012-43 for the Male connector and 0-012-53 for the female.

 

[PNL]

Damn good job there stilomeister.. someone at last took the initiative..

For connectors..I have this company in my favourites..

http://www.tycoelectronics.com/components/Default.asp?TE_showdiv=AtoZ&TE_showAll=true&TE_startwith=S

So get searching..

 

[Stilomeister]

It's been over 3 months now since I did this, and not had a peep since, oh joy!!

 

[ioannidis]

It's been over 3 months now since I did this, and not had a peep since, oh joy!!

Maybe the buzzer broke down

 

[Morty Mort]

Maybe the buzzer broke down

Hehe. Down in Greece, do you ever get that 'ding' when there is "danger of ice" when temperature drops to around +2 C? I've been in the Glyfada area, and it was around +40 then...

 

[ioannidis]

Hehe. Down in Greece, do you ever get that 'ding' when there is "danger of ice" when temperature drops to around +2 C? I've been in the Glyfada area, and it was around +40 then...

Glyfada and 40? August? :devil:

Yeah it pops up occasionally. Sometimes because the temp (+3) and sometimes because faulty sensor (-40 )

 

[PNL]

Maybe the buzzer broke down

That was a bluebottle and he couldnt find his swatter..

 

[Morty Mort]

Glyfada and 40? August? :devil:

Yes. Damn that was hot. At least there was a nice summer breeze so it was alright, but entering Athens was slightly harder as the air kind of "stood still". Hope to get back there sometime, it is still one of my best holiday memories - if not the best.

 

[ioannidis]

Yes. Damn that was hot. At least there was a nice summer breeze so it was alright, but entering Athens was slightly harder as the air kind of "stood still". Hope to get back there sometime, it is still one of my best holiday memories - if not the best.

:Offtopic:

Try visitin an island for a change next time... You'll enjoy it much more...

 

[Davren]

:Offtopic:

Try visitin an island for a change next time... You'll enjoy it much more...

The Islands are not always cooler, we had 42°C in Kerkyra last year.

Dave.

 

[ioannidis]

The Islands are not always cooler, we had 42°C in Kerkyra last year.

Dave.

No argue... But the sea is closer!

 

[ioannidis]

After the last month full of delightful talks and discussions with the red belted man on my dashboard (aka airbag failure light) i finally drove today in peace... No freaking errors!
I'm kinda miss that poor b*stard!

Got a new OCS (and cushion of course) fitted today!
Oh what a day?!
Yay!

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

After the last month full of delightful talks and discussions with the red belted man on my dashboard (aka airbag failure light)

Did you also put the seatbelt on for the first time in a while today then

In my car 'the red belted man' is the seatbelt reminder

 

[ioannidis]

Did you also put the seatbelt on for the first time in a while today then

In my car 'the red belted man' is the seatbelt reminder

lol
No. My other red belted friend is always upsent (never do a km without belt)...