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burns863 · Nov 13th, 2006, 07:38 AM

Over the weekend the airbag light randomly illuminated when I started the engine. I have had no bumps or anything and the airbags are still in place. After work I am gona disconnect the battery and hope that it will reset the fault. If this doesnt work though I am stumped. Dont want to have to pay delaer prices to have it checked out.

HELP

Alexios · Nov 13th, 2006, 05:38 PM

Had the same problem. Started the car and the lamp came on. Took it to the dealer. They changed the wire to the drivers seat side airbag, the light was gone.....

Alex

burns863 · Nov 13th, 2006, 06:54 PM

Cheers for that!

Anyone else had any problems with the airbag light?

COME ON PEOPLE lol

JohnCopS · Nov 13th, 2006, 07:48 PM

this kinda problem usually caused by Wires, Plugs, ECU and Airbag not communicate with each other, very low cost to get it fix... shouldnt be any problems

15LSP · Nov 14th, 2006, 04:53 PM

ive just driven home from work and the airbag light has been on the whole time, never happened before. Got home and my dad noticed my brake lights are not working and the front left sidelight is flickering. Could these all be connected or is it just a fluke that my bulbs need replacing?

EVILKANIVAL · Nov 14th, 2006, 08:52 PM

The bulbs will just need replaced nothing to do with the airbag light.

That airbag light will need to be diagnosed at a dealership. Its probably one of thewiring looms under the front seats for either the side airbag or the seatbelt tensioners.

15LSP · Nov 14th, 2006, 08:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by EVILKANIVAL (original)

The bulbs will just need replaced nothing to do with the airbag light.

That airbag light will need to be diagnosed at a dealership. Its probably one of thewiring looms under the front seats for either the side airbag or the seatbelt tensioners.

Thanks

I'll call dealer tomorrow

burns863 · Nov 15th, 2006, 11:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by EVILKANIVAL (original)

The bulbs will just need replaced nothing to do with the airbag light.

That airbag light will need to be diagnosed at a dealership. Its probably one of thewiring looms under the front seats for either the side airbag or the seatbelt tensioners.

Easy to get to and check the connections?

barney982 · Nov 17th, 2006, 07:21 PM

Same problem but when i took mine to BMW it was the wiring loom needed to be replaced which cost me £80

15LSP · Nov 18th, 2006, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Same problem but when i took mine to BMW it was the wiring loom needed to be replaced which cost me £80

Mines booked in at dealers next week. Hopefully it wont cost as much as yours

mini min · Nov 18th, 2006, 10:20 AM

hi mines been in three times for the same problem , and now the lights on again but now the warranty has run out ,
they replaced the wire under one of the seats about six months ago,when it was still in warranty if the part has gone again does that part have a warranty of its own ,basicly saying should they fix it for free or not if the same thing has gone wrong again if that makes sense

EVILKANIVAL · Nov 18th, 2006, 02:17 PM

Yes if it is the same part that is faulty there is a one/two years parts warranty depending on what it is. Only thing is there is 4 wires two going in to each seat that can cause the light to go on. Therefore you could have the fault up to 4 times before it is fully rectified. Sorry for the bad news.

swamos · Nov 18th, 2006, 09:33 PM

You haven't said what year your car is, but I'm presuming it was 02 or 01. They didn't ever manage to get it fixed for more than a few months on mine.

Do a search but in the US MINI offered a 10 year warranty on this fault because if you have it you've got it if you know what I mean.

mini min · Nov 28th, 2006, 08:19 AM

yes its an 02 reg

15LSP · Nov 28th, 2006, 08:29 AM

Mine went in today for airbag light. Turns out its the seatbelt tensioners. Something has worn. Been quoted £100 to fix.

swamos · Nov 28th, 2006, 10:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mini min (original)

yes its an 02 reg

I doubt it will ever be fixed for too long

jairfranz · Nov 29th, 2006, 04:16 PM

hi
please also see related thread http://www.mini2.com/forum/faults-fi...on-bmw-uk.html

roni · Apr 27th, 2007, 05:18 AM

check for faults,,,,,

it could be passenger seat mat sensor,airbag wiring harness(under the seat),airbag door sensor,,,,,,,common problems on mini

Nov 13th, 2006, 07:38 AM	#1
burns863 The Muffin Man Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hadfield, Derbyshire Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 1,624 Offline	Airbag light Over the weekend the airbag light randomly illuminated when I started the engine. I have had no bumps or anything and the airbags are still in place. After work I am gona disconnect the battery and hope that it will reset the fault. If this doesnt work though I am stumped. Dont want to have to pay delaer prices to have it checked out. HELP

Nov 18th, 2006, 09:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 5,542 Offline	You haven't said what year your car is, but I'm presuming it was 02 or 01. They didn't ever manage to get it fixed for more than a few months on mine. Do a search but in the US MINI offered a 10 year warranty on this fault because if you have it you've got it if you know what I mean. Clubman less....

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swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 5,542 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mini min (original) yes its an 02 reg I doubt it will ever be fixed for too long Clubman less....

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Nov 13th, 2006, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alexios MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 42 Offline	Had the same problem. Started the car and the lamp came on. Took it to the dealer. They changed the wire to the drivers seat side airbag, the light was gone..... Alex

Nov 13th, 2006, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
burns863 The Muffin Man Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hadfield, Derbyshire Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 1,624 Offline	Cheers for that! Anyone else had any problems with the airbag light? COME ON PEOPLE lol

Nov 13th, 2006, 07:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
JohnCopS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 10:50 PM Posts: 39 Offline	this kinda problem usually caused by Wires, Plugs, ECU and Airbag not communicate with each other, very low cost to get it fix... shouldnt be any problems

Nov 14th, 2006, 04:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
15LSP Bertie Mini Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nr blackpool Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 92 Offline	ive just driven home from work and the airbag light has been on the whole time, never happened before. Got home and my dad noticed my brake lights are not working and the front left sidelight is flickering. Could these all be connected or is it just a fluke that my bulbs need replacing?

Nov 14th, 2006, 08:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
EVILKANIVAL The stunt driver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:50 PM Posts: 14 Offline	The bulbs will just need replaced nothing to do with the airbag light. That airbag light will need to be diagnosed at a dealership. Its probably one of thewiring looms under the front seats for either the side airbag or the seatbelt tensioners.

Nov 14th, 2006, 08:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
15LSP Bertie Mini Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nr blackpool Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 92 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by EVILKANIVAL (original) The bulbs will just need replaced nothing to do with the airbag light. That airbag light will need to be diagnosed at a dealership. Its probably one of thewiring looms under the front seats for either the side airbag or the seatbelt tensioners. Thanks I'll call dealer tomorrow

Nov 15th, 2006, 11:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
burns863 The Muffin Man Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hadfield, Derbyshire Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 1,624 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by EVILKANIVAL (original) The bulbs will just need replaced nothing to do with the airbag light. That airbag light will need to be diagnosed at a dealership. Its probably one of thewiring looms under the front seats for either the side airbag or the seatbelt tensioners. Easy to get to and check the connections?

Nov 17th, 2006, 07:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
barney982 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 17 Offline	Same problem but when i took mine to BMW it was the wiring loom needed to be replaced which cost me £80

Nov 18th, 2006, 06:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
15LSP Bertie Mini Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nr blackpool Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 92 Offline	Quote: Same problem but when i took mine to BMW it was the wiring loom needed to be replaced which cost me £80 Mines booked in at dealers next week. Hopefully it wont cost as much as yours

Nov 18th, 2006, 10:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
mini min MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: kent Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 25 Offline	hi mines been in three times for the same problem , and now the lights on again but now the warranty has run out , they replaced the wire under one of the seats about six months ago,when it was still in warranty if the part has gone again does that part have a warranty of its own ,basicly saying should they fix it for free or not if the same thing has gone wrong again if that makes sense

Nov 18th, 2006, 02:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
EVILKANIVAL The stunt driver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:50 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Yes if it is the same part that is faulty there is a one/two years parts warranty depending on what it is. Only thing is there is 4 wires two going in to each seat that can cause the light to go on. Therefore you could have the fault up to 4 times before it is fully rectified. Sorry for the bad news.

Nov 28th, 2006, 08:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
mini min MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: kent Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 25 Offline	yes its an 02 reg

Nov 28th, 2006, 08:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
15LSP Bertie Mini Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nr blackpool Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 92 Offline	Mine went in today for airbag light. Turns out its the seatbelt tensioners. Something has worn. Been quoted £100 to fix.

Nov 29th, 2006, 04:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
jairfranz black"n"white cooper Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: newcastle upon tyne Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 100 Offline	hi please also see related thread http://www.mini2.com/forum/faults-fi...on-bmw-uk.html

Apr 27th, 2007, 05:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
roni MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 06:50 PM Posts: 95 Offline	check for faults,,,,, it could be passenger seat mat sensor,airbag wiring harness(under the seat),airbag door sensor,,,,,,,common problems on mini

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