2002 Cooper airbag light
Discussion
Wondering if anyone can advise?
I have a diagnostic tool that allows me to read and clear the error codes but the airbag one is obviously serious as it won't go away.
The message I am getting is this:
05 Front left side airbag squib. Resistance too high.
I know these cars have a bit of an issue with the connectors under the seats so I have popped them off and cleaned them and put them back on.
I assume this message is about the airbag in the front passenger seat,( as I don't think it has side airbags in the doors) rather than the one in the dash?
If so, I am thinking that changing the seat maybe my best option, unless anyone has any tips for me to try?
I have a diagnostic tool that allows me to read and clear the error codes but the airbag one is obviously serious as it won't go away.
The message I am getting is this:
05 Front left side airbag squib. Resistance too high.
I know these cars have a bit of an issue with the connectors under the seats so I have popped them off and cleaned them and put them back on.
I assume this message is about the airbag in the front passenger seat,( as I don't think it has side airbags in the doors) rather than the one in the dash?
If so, I am thinking that changing the seat maybe my best option, unless anyone has any tips for me to try?
mon the fish said:
The cables stretch and break as the seats are moved backwards and forwards over the years. Take the seat out and have a good look at the cables as they disappear under the carpet - likely to be the culprit
My skills leave something to be desired, as does my tool kit..I am struggling to get the bolts undone just to remove the seat, they are torx rather than normal bolts , I need to get some fatter torx bits so I can use them half inch socket or Impact driver or something ! I have another mini I with a 'good seat' is could use as a test seat , time to tool shop..amazon here I come.
I had the airbag light on for a while and the error was caused by the battery cable. The end result was I needed to solder in a resistor onto the BST. The car's computer system seem to think the BST had blown (it is supposed to blow when you have an accident to prevent fire).
Yours sounds a little different. If you are Kent way I would be happy to try and help you. I have a large tool box with plenty of tools and electrical knowledge. The helicopter makes th8nk you are in Yeovil though.
Let us know how you get on.
Pip
Yours sounds a little different. If you are Kent way I would be happy to try and help you. I have a large tool box with plenty of tools and electrical knowledge. The helicopter makes th8nk you are in Yeovil though.
Let us know how you get on.
Pip
Thank you for your very kind offer of help! Unfortunately I am north of Aberdeen
Excuse my ignorance but what does BST stand for?
Certainly no mention of anything along those lines from my diagnostic tool.
I am still also assuming that 'front left side' airbag is infact the airbag in the seat, as I would assume it would just say 'passenger airbag' or front left airbag if it was the one above the glove box.
Excuse my ignorance but what does BST stand for?
Certainly no mention of anything along those lines from my diagnostic tool.
I am still also assuming that 'front left side' airbag is infact the airbag in the seat, as I would assume it would just say 'passenger airbag' or front left airbag if it was the one above the glove box.
mon the fish said:
I'm west of Aberdeen if that helps. I've got a B200 Airbag tool but I assume you do too if you know where the problem is
I actually have a fairly comprehensive diagnostic tool that is capable of reading and clearing errors from all sorts of vehicles, and writing to ECU's etc..it is overkill for someone at my 'level' but it was a bargain. If nothing else it should save me money just because I would be telling the mechanic what to replace rather than him telling me what he would like to replace
Well, that will be a pain to get too as I still haven't managed get the remaining two torx bolts out that hold the passenger seat down! Bloody tight they are!
But my diagnostic tool is saying it is the front left side airbag, so I suspect it is the connectors under or the passenger seat or possibly the airbag in the passenger seat.
But my diagnostic tool is saying it is the front left side airbag, so I suspect it is the connectors under or the passenger seat or possibly the airbag in the passenger seat.
Shuvi McTupya said:
I know that those connectors are usually the culprit and the problem is likely to keep recurring. I wonder if the airbag system is actually disabled when the light is on?
No direct experience but I'm sure I read on MiniTorque years ago that someone had fitted bucket seats, the airbag light was still on as he hadn't fitted the resistors yet, and the wheel airbag still went off on impactmon the fish said:
No direct experience but I'm sure I read on MiniTorque years ago that someone had fitted bucket seats, the airbag light was still on as he hadn't fitted the resistors yet, and the wheel airbag still went off on impact
Interesting,That makes me wonder if there was a direct correlation between fitting bucket seats and then having a crash
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