Airbag warning lights, MOT and 24-hour emergencies

GregorJP · 29-06-2014, 02:31 PM

So picked up Cesil today from his storage home. He looks minter than I remembered, and wow, have forgotten how direct and light he feels. I am taking him to DN10 at the Ring on Tuesday and am very excited. However, I need to get him MOT'd tomorrow and...

The airbag warning light is on. I have no idea how this has happened but I suspect it's something to do with the battery charger and him just having sat for 6 months doing nothing.

I've an MOT booked for 8.20am tomorrow and I understand that he will fail with the light showing. Do people think that an everyday (but decent) garage will be able to clear the fault code? I've a busy day at work tomorrow and don't want to find myself hunting around. Anyone know somewhere that should be able to fix this? I live in Harpenden, Herts.

Thanks all.

adem.csl · 29-06-2014, 05:10 PM

They can put the airbag light as an advisory if only the light is on
They fail airbags if the airbags show signs of damage or have ignited!
Most mot stations should have the diag to reset the light for ya!!

Im a tester and i know airbag light can be advised!!!

GregorJP · 29-06-2014, 06:00 PM

Adem, you've made a stressed man feel less stressed. Thanks mate. I'll report back.

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 29-06-2014, 06:07 PM

Adem just took my car for a run with the EML light on went to drive off and car is very slow, going to take me a long tie to get to you on the 26th June mate

adem.csl · 30-06-2014, 10:31 AM

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There ya go can be advised.

Craig take your earth terminal off for 20mins then reconnect it see if the light goes out otherwise no prob i will be waiting for ya!!

**shimmy** · 30-06-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CraigMillwardCroft

Adem just took my car for a run with the EML light on went to drive off and car is very slow, going to take me a long tie to get to you on the 26th June mate

Throttle sensor maybe

adem.csl · 30-06-2014, 11:08 AM

Intake air temp sensor my guesss

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 30-06-2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Throttle sensor maybe

The car has not moved since SPA in July last year, only been started about three times

**shimmy** · 30-06-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigMillwardCroft

The car has not moved since SPA in July last year, only been started about three times

they go at the funniest of times.

adem.csl · 30-06-2014, 09:57 PM

Craig do you want me to bring the laptop Friday evening see if i can clear the light and if it needs anything i can order it for Saturday??!!

29-06-2014, 02:31 PM	#1
GregorJP S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 319 Casino cash: $2092	Airbag warning lights, MOT and 24-hour emergencies So picked up Cesil today from his storage home. He looks minter than I remembered, and wow, have forgotten how direct and light he feels. I am taking him to DN10 at the Ring on Tuesday and am very excited. However, I need to get him MOT'd tomorrow and... The airbag warning light is on. I have no idea how this has happened but I suspect it's something to do with the battery charger and him just having sat for 6 months doing nothing. I've an MOT booked for 8.20am tomorrow and I understand that he will fail with the light showing. Do people think that an everyday (but decent) garage will be able to clear the fault code? I've a busy day at work tomorrow and don't want to find myself hunting around. Anyone know somewhere that should be able to fix this? I live in Harpenden, Herts. Thanks all.

29-06-2014, 05:10 PM	#2
adem.csl S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: north london Posts: 1,012 Casino cash: $7218	They can put the airbag light as an advisory if only the light is on They fail airbags if the airbags show signs of damage or have ignited! Most mot stations should have the diag to reset the light for ya!! Im a tester and i know airbag light can be advised!!! __________________ Bmw in the blood!!

30-06-2014, 10:31 AM	#5
adem.csl S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: north london Posts: 1,012 Casino cash: $7218	image.jpg There ya go can be advised. Craig take your earth terminal off for 20mins then reconnect it see if the light goes out otherwise no prob i will be waiting for ya!! __________________ Bmw in the blood!!

30-06-2014, 11:08 AM	#7
adem.csl S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: north london Posts: 1,012 Casino cash: $7218	Intake air temp sensor my guesss __________________ Bmw in the blood!!

30-06-2014, 09:57 PM	#10
adem.csl S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: north london Posts: 1,012 Casino cash: $7218	Craig do you want me to bring the laptop Friday evening see if i can clear the light and if it needs anything i can order it for Saturday??!! __________________ Bmw in the blood!!

29-06-2014, 06:00 PM	#3
GregorJP S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 319 Casino cash: $2092	Adem, you've made a stressed man feel less stressed. Thanks mate. I'll report back.

29-06-2014, 06:07 PM	#4
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	Adem just took my car for a run with the EML light on went to drive off and car is very slow, going to take me a long tie to get to you on the 26th June mate