Airbag lights - That old cheasnut!!

[Ex-User (19928)]

Hiya,

So I recently soldered the connections under the seats for my airbag warning lights, this cured the problem for 1 journey, and subsequently has been on ever since (switching off randomly here or there on occasion). I was driving toward work yesterday and noticed that the lights were no longer on. They have not come on since I refitted the CD changer under the drivers seat and moved the seat forward 1 click.

What connections could be affected by seat position after the grey block has been eliminated from the equation? Connection on the pretensioner?

 

[Terry172]

Did you solder in a resistor between the 2 connections as well?

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

No. I still have airbags.

 

[edde]

the wires are dodgy anyway so anything can set them off/on.

 

[MicKPM]

Ever considered it might not be a connection at fault? Diags first then fix it

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Ever considered it might not be a connection at fault? Diags first then fix it

Of course, but what would you place bets on since the light has been off for 2 days now (since moving my seat forward a click)?

 

[MicKPM]

It could be the seat position sensor, lateral crash sensor or a wiring issue somewhere inside the seat. Without plugging it in though you are never going to know which of the 18 trigger lines or various components actually has the grump.

Mick

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Thanks Mick. Recaros looking even more tempting now!