XR8 Airbag Warning Light

KOUPE76 · 11-11-2006, 12:39 AM

Hey Guys,
After having the battery disconnected for a week I started her up and now the airbag warning light flashes 4 times every 10 seconds. Have I done anything? No fuses are blwn etc.
Just wondering if it's a fault and maybe should get it looked at.

Cheers
Mick

JC · 11-11-2006, 12:41 AM

Put black tape over the airbag warning light!?

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Check fuse No 21 (bottom right under the dash) - it's a 10 amp fuse, and while it may not look blown, change it and see what happens. If that doesn't help, then you probably need to plug in the code reader and see what it is. Just make sure it's fixed before the ACT show'n'shine - I believe you are bringing up LGs Chiles for me. :Up_to_som

KOUPE76 · 11-11-2006, 12:46 AM

Thanks JC I'll try first thing, don't worry, will get it fixed for Canberra.
Would I take it to Ford or an Auto Elec.?

bodes-sh · 11-11-2006, 12:52 AM

apparently this may also be caused by the wiring under the driver's or passenger's seat, the seat belt sensor i think...i'm pretty sure someone else had a problem similar to this not long ago...

maybe this? http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...t=airbag+light

KOUPE76 · 11-11-2006, 12:56 AM

AH HA, Forgot to mention that I've got both my seats out to install more Dynamat

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LG · 11-11-2006, 01:00 AM

Did you find that Moto under your console too? Score! :P

Also Mick, do you reckon if a Dynamat Bulk Pack, will do my boot & parcel shelf?

JC · 11-11-2006, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bodes-sh

apparently this may also be caused by the wiring under the driver's or passenger's seat, the seat belt sensor i think...i'm pretty sure someone else had a problem similar to this not long ago...

maybe this? http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...t=airbag+light

I forgot it wasn't an AU1. Nice pick-up bodes.

Still, the black tape works - I've done it to a mate's EF, and he hasn't complained since about the air bag light being on.

Look forward to finally meeting you Mick - if only to get "my" wheels. LOL.

chief · 11-11-2006, 10:33 AM

I have the same airbag warning light since shanging my seats.

In a crash will the airbag fail to deploy because of this?

bodes-sh · 11-11-2006, 11:01 AM

it's very likely that it may, not deploy that is, because the light means there is an error somewhere in the system, best off probably taking it to ford and getting them to do a scan and reset the light if they can

melon466 · 11-11-2006, 11:17 AM

I had exactly the same problem after changing the seats in my BA. Turned out it was a faulty seat belt pre-tensioner, swapped it over with the one off the original seats and all was fixed. Take it to Ford, they'll tell you exactly where the problem is.

xr8ute · 11-11-2006, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BLUPRNT XR8

AH HA, Forgot to mention that I've got both my seats out to install more Dynamat

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Sorry to get a little off topic...but how much do you think all that Dynamat would weigh?

LG · 11-11-2006, 11:50 AM

Dynamat is very heavy. How many layers did you put down Mick? No wonder your car is so low :P

Also, where abouts do you get your Dynamat from? Just wandering if it's a cheaper alternative, than what I can get it for (~$190).

smiley · 11-11-2006, 11:52 AM

I've got an airbag warning light on my BA, came on about 2 days after my battery was disconnected. Someone else on fordmods has the same problem and so does my mates VT, lol. damn ford and their special testing tools.

KOUPE76 · 11-11-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LG

Dynamat is very heavy. How many layers did you put down Mick? No wonder your car is so low :P

Also, where abouts do you get your Dynamat from? Just wandering if it's a cheaper alternative, than what I can get it for (~$190).

I've put down just the one layer, it's actually Stinger RoadKill door kit, used 2 boxes which was just enough, bought from PHAT Audio for $150 each. Each box has 4 sheets 12" x 36" (12 sq. ft.) weight wise isn't that heavy (about 4kg) but the original Dynamt I used is of a different material and thicker.and slightly heavier. Should provide adequate sound barrier.

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Mick

xr8ute · 11-11-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUPRNT XR8

weight wise isn't that heavy (about 4kg)

4kg...is that all up? Not as bad as I thought.

Orbit · 11-11-2006, 08:23 PM

i'd be betting that you've either fogotton to connect the plugs under teh seats or you've messed up some of the wiring under the steats somehow.

have you got it fixed yet?

bodes-sh · 11-11-2006, 09:01 PM

lol, i think maybe it's because he hasn't got the seats in the car...

chief · 11-11-2006, 09:25 PM

I would agree with orbit. I know the wire under my seats are not hooked up at the moment. Black wire with a yellow plug.

KOUPE76 · 11-11-2006, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Orbit

i'd be betting that you've either fogotton to connect the plugs under the seats or you've messed up some of the wiring under the steats somehow.
have you got it fixed yet?

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Originally Posted by chief

I would agree with orbit. I know the wire under my seats are not hooked up at the moment. Black wire with a yellow plug.

C'mon guys I've admitted my stuff up

hopefully seats go in tomorrow if all goes well and that should fix the problem.

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Originally Posted by xr8ute

4kg...is that all up? Not as bad as I thought

Sorry, meant to say 4 kg per pack so all up 8 kg, not the much weight.

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Mick

chief · 11-11-2006, 10:48 PM

Sorry Mick wasn't trying to have a go. Just saying thats the reason my air bag light stays on.