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AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:00 pm
by AC/DC
Hey guys. When i went to have a look, test drive and deposit upon my lib, it had the airbag light on. He went and got it repaired and has stayed off for some months now...however its poped back up. Me (not much help), my old man (slightly experienced) have looked underneath and even had it up on a mates hoist to have a look for any crash signs or dodgey mods, not to check for airbag light as this was some months ago. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Edit: and yes the car was very clean underneath.

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 10:07 pm
by Dropz
Go to a mechanic and get them to scan it on the diagnostic scanner. They can tell you the error code and faulty part/system

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:46 pm
by blademaster
My 04 2.5 sedan has this problem, but for me it's the pretensioner.

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:11 pm
by AC/DC
Dropz wrote:Go to a mechanic and get them to scan it on the diagnostic scanner. They can tell you the error code and faulty part/system

So im guessing An OBD could do a similar job?
blademaster wrote:My 04 2.5 sedan has this problem, but for me it's the pretensioner.

Cheers will have a look into that. Just read your signature... And wow supercharged? Was it originally a 2.5i or gt?

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:58 pm
by Dropz
an cheap OBD2 scanner won't work. You'll need a Subaru specific one to read the airbag codes.

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:32 pm
by blademaster
And the service centres has those. I had to take mine there to get them to figure out what airbag code it was.

AC/DC wrote:Cheers will have a look into that. Just read your signature... And wow supercharged? Was it originally a 2.5i or gt?

lol yah, originally a 2.5i, there is a thread about it.... somewhere.

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:51 pm
by Nipple06
I have the same problem just .. i just don't move my seat

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:09 pm
by AC/DC
Nipple06 wrote:I have the same problem just .. i just don't move my seat

Yea i have a feeling that may the problem. The light is back off at the moment. Thanks for some slight reassurance that an airbag wont go off in my face!

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:47 pm
by Dropz
common fault causing airbag light is the drivers seatbelt pretensioner electrical connector. the connector is faulty and there is a recall to replace it with a revised part.

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 2:27 pm
by Nipple06
Dropz wrote:common fault causing airbag light is the drivers seatbelt pretensioner electrical connector. the connector is faulty and there is a recall to replace it with a revised part.

done for free ?
How much do you think it is to replace ?

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 3:50 pm
by Dropz
It's warranty, so free.

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:26 pm
by AC/DC
Dropz wrote:It's warranty, so free.

Serious? How do i go about getting it replaced? Ring local subaru dealer?

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:55 pm
by Dropz
Yep, phone them, mention the issue and ask if they can carry out the warranty repair.

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:59 pm
by blademaster
dang, I'm outta warranty

Re: AIRBAG light is on again

PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:16 am
by zch91
blademaster wrote:dang, I'm outta warranty


I'm pretty sure you don't need warranty if it's a recalled item?