Airbag Problem

[ADAM_84]

Hello everybody, i've done a search about my problem but nothing is hitting the nail on the head so any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated.

Got in my car (LC) this morning, put the ignition on waited for the lights on the dash to dissapear then started it, the airbag light was still on as i started the car but it normally goes once its all started instead this time it stayed up and the airbag off light was flashing next to the rear de-mister button.
Tried turning off the airbag via the glovebox switch, turned the car back on and the airbag off light still flashes and the airbag symbol still stays lit up on the dash.
First of all does anyone know how to rectify the problem, without just clearing the fault and hoping it doesn't come back because should i ever need the airbags then i'd like to know they'd go off and keep me comfy.

And second of all i take it the airbags won't just go off when i'm driving down the road because that would s**t the life out me lol.

Any help or ideas will be much appreciated, cheers.

 

[Vtec220]

This seems to be a common problem - I had mine sorted under warranty - if I remember right it is a faulty switch either under the passenger seat or behind the dash somewhere that causes the bother - don`t think the airbags should go off because they will be disengaged but I would say get it seen to asap for obvious reasons! - as to whether you can fix the fault yourself I have no idea but sure someone will advise otherwise

 

[longman]

And second of all i take it the airbags won't just go off when i'm driving down the road because that would s**t the life out me lol.

Hi Mate

Sorry, did laugh at that as I could imagine it would sh*t me up too!!

The Airbag will never just go off, they have to be triggered by a sudden weight surge in one direction (caused by a crash)

In terms of checking for a fault and clearing the light. Its best to get it checked at the dealers to ensure they are ok. It could just be a loose wire/connector but you never know...

A common thing to happen is hoovering under the seats and knocking wires out etc. My light came on when I had a new CD changer fitted in the glovebox... The fault lights are very sensitive.

 

[CRAIGLCR]

yeh mate try the wires under the seat make sure they are all still plugged in n tight!!! try wiggling them a bit!!! i had a 172 clio before n this happened to me!!! tried to charge me £40 at the staelers but i knew a renault mechanic that told me to do just the same!!!!!

 

[777cupra]

when the light is on the airbag wont go off.

 

[ADAM_84]

Cheers for all your replys people. I disconnected the battery for about 20mins to see if it was just a one off fault but the light came straight back on and stayed on so i know its something that needs sorting. Had a quick look under the front seats and the plug under each seat is plugged in correctly and i checked behind the CD changer as i've already removed it but all the cables were still plugged into the passenger airbag switch correctly then they run straight into the main harness so it looks like it will be a trip to the stealers at some point, oh joy lol.
Cars are strange things, park them up at night all fine and dandy then start them in the morning and they've found a fault overnight.