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timmy · Oct 31st, 2002, 03:40 AM

Does anybody know when the seatbelt warning light should come on - In my new Cooper S it only seems to light up for a few seconds when I turn the car on but if I take off the belt while driving no warning appears ??

moonshine · Oct 31st, 2002, 03:48 AM

They all do that.... its not a Volvo!!

Gerry

timmy · Oct 31st, 2002, 04:38 AM

Isn't the seatbelt light supposed to come on when I take off the seatbelt while driving though- otherwise whats the point of it ?????!!

moonshine · Oct 31st, 2002, 04:48 AM

I don't think so - i think the light is a visual display of an airbag diagnostic test. if it detects an airbag problem, then it remains lit, otherwise it goes off.

Gerry

timmy · Oct 31st, 2002, 04:51 AM

Airbag...? I'm talking about the seatbelt light !!

moonshine · Oct 31st, 2002, 04:55 AM

I can't remember if there is a dedicated airbag light at the moment, but i'm pretty sure that the airbags won't deplot if the seatbelt isn't fastened.

ALternatively i could be barking up the completely wrong tree and talking a load of pish!!

is there a separate airbag light? i'm too lazy to go out and check!

Anyway - you are probably right - its useless!

Gerry

Paul · Oct 31st, 2002, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by timmy
Does anybody know when the seatbelt warning light should come on - In my new Cooper S it only seems to light up for a few seconds when I turn the car on but if I take off the belt while driving no warning appears ??

This is completely normal.

timmy · Oct 31st, 2002, 05:11 AM

Thanks for the advice guys - hopefully getting some pictures of my new pride and joy up on the site soon !!

oldnell · Mar 16th, 2003, 12:34 AM

I just came back from a drive in my MINI and noticed two indicators that are lacking. First off, I stopped in a layby and when I drove off I realised that my door wasn't quite shut properly. Now, if the car is clever enough to know not to try automatically locking the car at 12mph with the door open, why isn't it clever enough to beep and tell me about it? There's a warning light for the rear hatch and bonnet.

Also, there is a light on the rev counter that looks to me like a seatbelt warning light. There is also a cable coming from each seatbelt clip. The light comes on briefly when I start the car, but I can start the engine and drive off without any warning about seat-belts not being done up.

Is this correct?

Incidentally, I've now found the source of one of my rattles. It wasn't the speedo, but the glove compartment door. When I open the glove compartment and pull down hard on the door, the noise stops.

Having found the source of one rattle, my driver's seat has started to creak. It only does it when I move around and it actually doesn't bother me, but it will start to if it gets bad enough to creak while I'm driving along.

I'm really starting to regret buying this car now.

GTT 280 · Mar 16th, 2003, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Mullett
This is completely normal.

In the MINI manual it states that the light should reamin on until the seatbelts are engaged.

So the real-life action of the indication light contradicts the manuals text....

Interesting - I wonder what other sections are fictional.

grumpy07470 · Mar 16th, 2003, 03:34 AM

My seatbelt light stays on as does the alarm until put on my seatbelt. Feb. 03 build.

oldnell · Mar 16th, 2003, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by EB MINI
In the MINI manual it states that the light should reamin on until the seatbelts are engaged.

So the real-life action of the indication light contradicts the manuals text....

Interesting - I wonder what other sections are fictional.

Since you don't give a proper location, I don't know if we're comparing like with like, but my UK manual states that the behaviour is different on different equipment levels (whatever that means). It says that on some cars, it comes on and goes off a short period after and on other cars it stays on until you put the seatbelt on.

I have a theory. If you have heated seats, am I right in thinking that you also have a sensor to determine whether or not each seat is occupied? If so, I wonder if the presence of heated seats determines the behaviour.

Having said that, wouldn't it be safe to assume that the driver's seat is occupied whenever the ignition is on and the car is moving? Unless, that is, your surname happens to be Bean.

I think the warning light should at least work for the driver's side.

GTT 280 · Mar 19th, 2003, 07:45 PM

my location is Jupiter - as identified by my profile details.

Oct 31st, 2002, 03:40 AM	#1
timmy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Local Time: 06:50 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Seat belt light not working on my MCS? Does anybody know when the seatbelt warning light should come on - In my new Cooper S it only seems to light up for a few seconds when I turn the car on but if I take off the belt while driving no warning appears ??

Oct 31st, 2002, 03:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
moonshine MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gourock, Scotland Local Time: 06:50 AM Posts: 606 Offline	They all do that.... its not a Volvo!! Gerry MINI Cooper, Chili Pack, Xenons, heated washers, MFSW, ASC+T,

Oct 31st, 2002, 04:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
moonshine MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gourock, Scotland Local Time: 06:50 AM Posts: 606 Offline	I don't think so - i think the light is a visual display of an airbag diagnostic test. if it detects an airbag problem, then it remains lit, otherwise it goes off. Gerry MINI Cooper, Chili Pack, Xenons, heated washers, MFSW, ASC+T,

Oct 31st, 2002, 04:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
moonshine MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gourock, Scotland Local Time: 06:50 AM Posts: 606 Offline	I can't remember if there is a dedicated airbag light at the moment, but i'm pretty sure that the airbags won't deplot if the seatbelt isn't fastened. ALternatively i could be barking up the completely wrong tree and talking a load of pish!! is there a separate airbag light? i'm too lazy to go out and check! Anyway - you are probably right - its useless! Gerry MINI Cooper, Chili Pack, Xenons, heated washers, MFSW, ASC+T,

Oct 31st, 2002, 04:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:50 AM Posts: 41,220 Offline	Re: Seat belt light not working on my MCS? Quote: Originally posted by timmy Does anybody know when the seatbelt warning light should come on - In my new Cooper S it only seems to light up for a few seconds when I turn the car on but if I take off the belt while driving no warning appears ?? This is completely normal. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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Oct 31st, 2002, 04:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
timmy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Local Time: 06:50 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Isn't the seatbelt light supposed to come on when I take off the seatbelt while driving though- otherwise whats the point of it ?????!!

Oct 31st, 2002, 04:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
timmy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Local Time: 06:50 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Airbag...? I'm talking about the seatbelt light !!

Oct 31st, 2002, 05:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
timmy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Local Time: 06:50 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Thanks for the advice guys - hopefully getting some pictures of my new pride and joy up on the site soon !!

Mar 16th, 2003, 12:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 07:50 AM Posts: 992 Offline	I just came back from a drive in my MINI and noticed two indicators that are lacking. First off, I stopped in a layby and when I drove off I realised that my door wasn't quite shut properly. Now, if the car is clever enough to know not to try automatically locking the car at 12mph with the door open, why isn't it clever enough to beep and tell me about it? There's a warning light for the rear hatch and bonnet. Also, there is a light on the rev counter that looks to me like a seatbelt warning light. There is also a cable coming from each seatbelt clip. The light comes on briefly when I start the car, but I can start the engine and drive off without any warning about seat-belts not being done up. Is this correct? Incidentally, I've now found the source of one of my rattles. It wasn't the speedo, but the glove compartment door. When I open the glove compartment and pull down hard on the door, the noise stops. Having found the source of one rattle, my driver's seat has started to creak. It only does it when I move around and it actually doesn't bother me, but it will start to if it gets bad enough to creak while I'm driving along. I'm really starting to regret buying this car now.

Mar 16th, 2003, 01:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 07:50 AM Posts: 2,503 Offline	Re: Re: Seat belt light not working on my MCS? Quote: Originally posted by Paul Mullett This is completely normal. In the MINI manual it states that the light should reamin on until the seatbelts are engaged. So the real-life action of the indication light contradicts the manuals text.... Interesting - I wonder what other sections are fictional. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Mar 16th, 2003, 03:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
grumpy07470 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 187 Offline	My seatbelt light stays on as does the alarm until put on my seatbelt. Feb. 03 build.

Mar 16th, 2003, 04:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 07:50 AM Posts: 992 Offline	Re: Re: Re: Seat belt light not working on my MCS? Quote: Originally posted by EB MINI In the MINI manual it states that the light should reamin on until the seatbelts are engaged. So the real-life action of the indication light contradicts the manuals text.... Interesting - I wonder what other sections are fictional. Since you don't give a proper location, I don't know if we're comparing like with like, but my UK manual states that the behaviour is different on different equipment levels (whatever that means). It says that on some cars, it comes on and goes off a short period after and on other cars it stays on until you put the seatbelt on. I have a theory. If you have heated seats, am I right in thinking that you also have a sensor to determine whether or not each seat is occupied? If so, I wonder if the presence of heated seats determines the behaviour. Having said that, wouldn't it be safe to assume that the driver's seat is occupied whenever the ignition is on and the car is moving? Unless, that is, your surname happens to be Bean. I think the warning light should at least work for the driver's side.

Mar 19th, 2003, 07:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 07:50 AM Posts: 2,503 Offline	my location is Jupiter - as identified by my profile details. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

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