CAN BUS or not?

[element140]

I'm looking on ebay for a tool to reset my airbag warning light. I have a December 2001 build Cooper, and have been told by an ebay seller I have CAN BUS (so can only use his tool which costs £250) I've heard that pre 2003 mini's don't have CAN BUS, so is he fobbing me off to get more money (not that I'd ever spend that) or is he right?

[mab01uk]

You can use a cheap tool as shown here:
Airbag Warning Light - Forums

[element140]

Quote: Originally Posted by mab01uk (original)

You can use a cheap tool as shown here:
Airbag Warning Light - Forums

Thanks! I knew about this tool, but wasn't able to find it anywhere. I guess I'll have to pay the little bit extra and get this, need it for the mot on the 11th!

[mab01uk]

Apparently if your car's MOT runs out before the 31 March 2012 and you have a warning light that needs addressing, the testers will treat it as an 'advisory', i.e. advice on what needs to be done for the next MOT.

But check with your garage that they are following this transition policy advice from VOSA first.

[element140]

Quote: Originally Posted by mab01uk (original)

Apparently if your car's MOT runs out before the 31 March 2012 and you have a warning light that needs addressing, the testers will treat it as an 'advisory', i.e. advice on what needs to be done for the next MOT.

But check with your garage that they are following this transition policy advice from VOSA first.

Thanks for the info, I'll check with my garage. Will keep my order for the tool though as I've managed to find one, I'll just reset the light anyway