Airbag Warning Light Petition To Bmw Uk

[techlab2k]

Quote: Originally Posted by AMcUK (original)

Glad they all worked OK when you needed them - that's a hell of a way to test them out though!

I reckon you can legitimately take the car back to the crash repairer. That light simply shouldn't be on if they've replaced all the parts that deployed and tested it properly. If the loom is (still) faulty they should put that on the insurance bill too.

I bought it back from the insurance after they wrote it off so it's all self funded. I think I will get the reset gadget and see if that cures it. The car still needs a couple of little jobs so I will add it to the list. I will speak to BM Mini next time I'm in for bits and see what they know (don't think I will hold my breath waiting though).

[AMcUK]

A heads up if you're in the UK...

This article in the Weekend Guardian pointed out a change in the MOT rules which makes the warning light issue more significant even if you're prepared to risk non activation in a crash you may end up with an MOT fail.
Warning lights flash over tougher MoT rules | Money | The Guardian

Quote:

Until now, for example, those with airbag lights that remain on while driving have passed because it's an issue that hasn't formed part of the safety inspection. Now drivers will no longer be able to simply remove the bulb, as it will have to be shown working when you turn on the ignition, and go out once it is started. It is a similar story for non-working speedometers and other electronic features such as stability control systems.

There is a breathing space, however. Vosa, the government agency responsible for the MoT, has indicated that up to "late spring" – probably May, although the exact date hasn't been set yet – "failures" relating to the new tests will first be treated as "advisories". This means that if you are tested now and have a warning light that's faulty you will have until the next MOT renewal date to get it fixed.

[jinsta]

Ok i've put up with mine for a year now, but would like ressolved as want to sell motor on - not keen on the reset tool from ebay/likes as have used a proper diognostics one (3k jobbies) and it hasnt been able to clear the fault - alwasy came st8 back on upon ignition being started

I know the fault occured whilst hoovering under the passenger seat but from eye it looks like the connecton is in tact, but with these being so poorly designed whats the actual part number i need to have replaced? and has anyone come across any guides, pref with picys? It was mentioned on here that soldering has been done to steady the connection, but whats the deal with this?

Justa forked out £85 on a door mech today too as thats just developed a irratic prob

[NickF1990]

Quote: Originally Posted by jinsta (original)

Ok i've put up with mine for a year now, but would like ressolved as want to sell motor on - not keen on the reset tool from ebay/likes as have used a proper diognostics one (3k jobbies) and it hasnt been able to clear the fault - alwasy came st8 back on upon ignition being started

I know the fault occured whilst hoovering under the passenger seat but from eye it looks like the connecton is in tact, but with these being so poorly designed whats the actual part number i need to have replaced? and has anyone come across any guides, pref with picys? It was mentioned on here that soldering has been done to steady the connection, but whats the deal with this?

Justa forked out £85 on a door mech today too as thats just developed a irratic prob

Its very worrying that my sons mini has a similar fault on airbag lights and a 2007 R56 one of first on road. Mini couldnt care less. Fairly disgusted that this appears to be a long standing issue. <20k on clock. Good luck with yours.

[mab01uk]

Did your diagnostic test tell you where the fault was exactly such as LH/RH seat airbag (yellow wires) or seat belt pre-tensioners (blue wires)?

[kime252]

I've recently acquired an 02 MCS with this problem. Im shocked to read that mini wont do anything about it even though its acknowledged in the states.

Has anyone considered writing to something like points of view? Anything to raise the subject and inflect negative PR will increase mini's chances of doing something?

[NickF1990]

Quote: Originally Posted by mab01uk (original)

Did your diagnostic test tell you where the fault was exactly such as LH/RH seat airbag (yellow wires) or seat belt pre-tensioners (blue wires)?

Just given the coffee and a bun, then a £180 apetizer and oh its a fault on a component in the assembly on the steering assembly small component !!!!! .....that will be £460 more....!!!!!!!!! on a well looked after car that Mini have had lots of problems with historically re warning lights utter disgrace. Cars go wrong but grief it aint run in yet and my crime being tall....

Mini couldnt care less is it worth buying a scanner to scheck or do we know a reliable garage in North West as Williams havent impressed me in any shape or form. Far too many people wandering about with paper in hand appearing to do very little other than keep asking me do I want to trade it in...

Mini customer care just refer back to dealer.... of course its now out of warranty but feel strongly this is a flaw in manufacture/design not a wear and tear fault. To here USA customers being sorted is insulting. ANY advice re wires to check, etc welcome. Thanks

[mab01uk]

Quote: Originally Posted by kime252 (original)

I've recently acquired an 02 MCS with this problem. Im shocked to read that mini wont do anything about it even though its acknowledged in the states.

Has anyone considered writing to something like points of view? Anything to raise the subject and inflect negative PR will increase mini's chances of doing something?

I think its a bit late for that as most of the affected Mini's are Mk1 R50/53 and approx. 10 years old now, also many were fixed under the original BMW warranty.........

[Restyle]

Quote: Originally Posted by NickF1990 (original)

..... ANY advice re wires to check, etc welcome. Thanks

The dodgy connections which usually give rise to this fault are the ones found under the passenger seat {UK cars}.
Now assuming youve either had the dealer reset the light or bought/borrowed the special tool which does the resets, then you can make the the connections better by soldering them together.
But First ..
Disconnect the Battery before doing this or the light will come back on again

[jinsta]

Got mine booked with a diognostics specialist on Tuesday and in answer to the earlier question - No, no fault comming up at all....tried reseting it all and have used cheapy reset tools, proper Sealey ones, another 3k equivilent and have even had it rigged up to one of them 10K plus ones and nowt comming up, hence having it booked in.

I'm at the stage where i couldnt care less about this motor and have agreed a part ex on it on promise i have light switched off...i'm just hoping it wont be a jaw dropping fix - the fact nothing comes up error wise is a concern. I'm sure when the inital prob came up there was a fault code but ??? now

I'm probably not the only one, but I have bought better cars for the value of just the repairs spent and thats not including any running costs as appreciate thats a must (service twice a year, change of fluids annually....use of genuine parts, sensibly driven etc) (Still surprised not expereieneced the power steering failure yet really too)

Ah well you live and learn, let u know the verdict on tuesday

[jinsta]

Quote: Originally Posted by jinsta (original)

Got mine booked with a diognostics specialist on Tuesday and in answer to the earlier question - No, no fault comming up at all....tried reseting it all and have used cheapy reset tools, proper Sealey ones, another 3k equivilent and have even had it rigged up to one of them 10K plus ones and nowt comming up, hence having it booked in.

I'm at the stage where i couldnt care less about this motor and have agreed a part ex on it on promise i have light switched off...i'm just hoping it wont be a jaw dropping fix - the fact nothing comes up error wise is a concern. I'm sure when the inital prob came up there was a fault code but ??? now

I'm probably not the only one, but I have bought better cars for the value of just the repairs spent and thats not including any running costs as appreciate thats a must (service twice a year, change of fluids annually....use of genuine parts, sensibly driven etc) (Still surprised not expereieneced the power steering failure yet really too)

Ah well you live and learn, let u know the verdict on tuesday

Ah well you live and learn, let u know the verdict on tuesday[/quote]

Ok well good news is the problems solved!

Seat belt tensioner and cable was the cause on the driver side for me. The repair costs worked out under £200 with bulk of this figure on replacements parts - Reading over this thread i'd say stay well clear of stealer dealers and go independent.

I used TJB Auto Engineering (Wembley) and Toms the man to speak too, guru with diagnostics and also had him sort my CVT 'Jumping into Gear Issue' when that fault had arisen.

If I wasn’t selling the motor, i would have done the passenger side too (for peace of mind) as sods law really that it too will develop a prob at some stage

Last post on here as I've traded up for a nice 5series, but hope this helps someone out as thread was lacking a few non dealer resolutions!

[topknot]

Had a 2002 S. 11 trips to various dealers for air bag warning light malfunction. Mini rep came from NJ. Many letters. Never fixed, no assurance that it was working. Traded it for 2007 S. Just had that car in for timing chain tensioner replacement (death rattle) and basic service ($1000); 16,000 miles, nothing wrong other than timing chain. Informed that the car was regarded as a BMW with BMW parts and service (costs). Chastised for not having the oil changed at MINI using genuine Mini parts....except I did; bought the oil and filter and used them at my mechanic's. $25 Labor. MINI oil change, $ 150. Did this after they refused to change my oil--too soon, they said. Chastised for only having one brake fluid flush since 2007. 5 years, 16,000 miles, always garaged, never used in rain, perfect condition. Utter disdain when I mentioned I researched the timing chain problem on the internet (lots of info). "Internet is nothing but misinformation." Chastised for not having 32 point inspection since 2009.
Sigh.

[jdmR50]

I have had it fixed twice supposedly. I think all they had done is reset the light, so as soon as I adjust the seats.. what a surprise LIGHT IS BACK ON.

[topknot]

I'd forgotten....been a while--they replaced the seat belt, seat belt tensioner, warning light & connections--or said they did. Used 3 different dealers.

[suslik2]

hello all.i have a guestion.i have mini one 2003 and the airbag warning light is on.what to do.and how i reset the warning light.