SRS Airbag chimes and lights.

[MyM8V8]

Just wondered if this has ever been done to death on here.I've just been on the ozzy forum to see whats what.

Has anyone had the problem, apparently there was a warranty recall in Aus on the VZ's but it appears a pretty common complaint there???

Anyone?

Edited by MyM8V8 on Friday 5th February 00:22

[DevilYellowCV8]

Vauxhall issued a recall about 3 years ago to do with the SRS. Something to do with the possibility of accidental deployment of the airbag (side iirc) when just simply getting in or out of a stationary car. Can't remember what it entailed (a wire or fuse under the drivers seat?), but when mine got recalled it was a 15 min job. If that's wrong, I'm sure someone will be along in a bit to correct me.

[Hsv_rulz]

Yes, there is a recall/ tech bulletin to fix a prob with static electricity setting off the side air bags. It involves the replacement of a 'grounding spring' on one of the seat mount bolts on each seat. Takes about an hour to do, Greens did mine about 2 yr ago.

[ARAF]

Should have been done, as it was a DVLA recall.

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/searches/...

However, from your reg or chassis number the dealer network should be able to see if your car is still outstanding.

[stigmundfreud]

gareth it was teh replacement from memory of a spring in the seats that could trigger it. Worth having a chat with Roger as he probably knows the deal and can sort it for you. However chimes and lights never happend

[007 VXR]

DevilYellowCV8 said:

Vauxhall issued a recall about 3 years ago to do with the SRS. Something to do with the possibility of accidental deployment of the airbag (side iirc) when just simply getting in or out of a stationary car. Can't remember what it entailed (a wire or fuse under the drivers seat?), but when mine got recalled it was a 15 min job. If that's wrong, I'm sure someone will be along in a bit to correct me.

had this done to mine when she was about 6months old

[motomk]

Seem to remember one of my cars being done, but it was earlier recall for the same thing.

www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/952863

[MyM8V8]

Thanks Guys.

My problem is that the (2005) VZ Maloo ute came over with me from NZ in 2008. I bought it in Wellington in 2005. I don't know whether it had the mod done, or even if the utes have side airbags. It certainly was not recalled while I was still in NZ. (Until April 2008)

Does anyone know how I would find out, i.e by getting in touch with HSV with the Vin no to see if it was done? Or if it has that problem. I have heard of the things going off in Holdens on the 1/4 mile(scary eh?).

I do have a problem with the chimes and SRS light. I went to the Fish with it and Roger told me it was a latched fault which he tried, in vain, to re-set with his Tech2. I do want to do something about it as it's now getting on my wick.

Farcically enough, when the GTS was delivered it had the same problem, unbeknown to me. But I think this (2002 VX Clubby) does have side bags???

From the LS1 forum I've deduced that the clock spring in the steering wheel can produce this fault and also sticking "melways" down between the passenger seat and the centre console (Whatever they are!!!). I might try getting a clock spring from Walkies. Got the part no somewhere.

I also found out that removing seats and turning the ignition key past accs'causes this to happen. Or turning the ignition key with the battery removed even.

Hopefully some of our antipodean cousins can help with this one. Motomk?

BTW from memory I had two things happen when it started. 1. The battery went flat over night and I tried to strat it next morning (can't be this or Rogers tech2 would've fixed it) and also I had some Albanians clean the car and they had the hoover under the seats???

Edited by MyM8V8 on Friday 5th February 15:30

[mfp4073]

I think if your vehicle has been fixed it should have a "dab" of white paint on the seat runner! give Vauxhall a call to check.

[L2VXR]

MyM8V8 said:

I also found out that removing seats and turning the ignition key past accs'causes this to happen. Or turning the ignition key with the battery removed even.

Not had this problem myself but having owned my peugeot for nearly 14 years ive built up a bit of a list of common faults one of which is that the connections under the seat become faulty from moving the seat back and forth which sets off the air bag warning,similar to removing the seat. may be worth checking the wiring for breaks or by passing the block connecter.

Paul.

[MyM8V8]

L2VXR said:

MyM8V8 said:

I also found out that removing seats and turning the ignition key past accs'causes this to happen. Or turning the ignition key with the battery removed even.

Not had this problem myself but having owned my peugeot for nearly 14 years ive built up a bit of a list of common faults one of which is that the connections under the seat become faulty from moving the seat back and forth which sets off the air bag warning,similar to removing the seat. may be worth checking the wiring for breaks or by passing the block connecter.

Paul.

Cheers Paul, you're right of course. It's been remiss of me not to have whipped the seats out for a gander.