Legacy estate 2.5
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Teknopug
I've checked all seat connections all look OK - light is still on though - Do I need to reset the system? if so how do I do it? On the wifes VW Beetle which is prone to warning lights I have to plug in a 'thingy' to do this - Is the subaru the same?
TA
Rene
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gforceg
AFAIK my car was not recalled for any seat airbag problem
Rene
I've checked all seat connections all look OK - light is still on though - Do I need to reset the system? if so how do I do it? On the wifes VW Beetle which is prone to warning lights I have to plug in a 'thingy' to do this - Is the subaru the same?
TA
Rene
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gforceg
AFAIK my car was not recalled for any seat airbag problem
Rene
Sorry for the long delay in replying - Finally got this sorted
After several weeks of frustration, all it turned out to be was a knackered alternator which also managed to knacker [one cell of] the 6 year old battery. I simply wouldn't believe that a knackerd alternator/battery combo would light up my ABS & airbag lights - but hey that's modern electronics for you
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For anyone with similar symptoms - the key is to check the battery voltage after leaving it standing overnight - it needs to be at least 12.5 Volts + when under load [connect a old headlight [main beam] unit to it and leave it on for a few minutes] - If not swop the battery, for a new one - also check:-
The alternator output voltage needs to be 13.5 Volts+ with the engine at tickover, if not then you need a new alternator too [my shiny new alternator output voltage is 18Volts] - Easy to check both of these with a volt meter 
Once again thanks to all who helped on this
After several weeks of frustration, all it turned out to be was a knackered alternator which also managed to knacker [one cell of] the 6 year old battery. I simply wouldn't believe that a knackerd alternator/battery combo would light up my ABS & airbag lights - but hey that's modern electronics for you
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For anyone with similar symptoms - the key is to check the battery voltage after leaving it standing overnight - it needs to be at least 12.5 Volts + when under load [connect a old headlight [main beam] unit to it and leave it on for a few minutes] - If not swop the battery, for a new one - also check:-
The alternator output voltage needs to be 13.5 Volts+ with the engine at tickover, if not then you need a new alternator too [my shiny new alternator output voltage is 18Volts]
- Easy to check both of these with a volt meter Once again thanks to all who helped on this
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