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Meeerrrk
Wed Nov 28 2007, 06:14PM
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 my airbag light is on, i wonder if anyone has a reset tool which they would be so kind to use on my car (all at my expense, i will travel etc) to reset the light?

thanks

Mark B (im in hampshire btw)
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Dave
Wed Nov 28 2007, 07:24PM
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 I need one too but havent had the time to order the cable I need for my laptop.
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Meeerrrk
Sat Dec 01 2007, 07:45PM
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 ive bought one, and reset my airbag light.

if anyone needs this done, i am willing to help you out.

Contact me if required

Mark
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Meeerrrk
Sat Dec 01 2007, 07:46PM
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 Dave,
i used to be in the VAG world, and for the VAG cars you can get some software called VAGCOM which is a complete diagnostics and measuring system for a laptop. Far more advanced than dealers have. Ever so usefull....my question is, (as you mention your laptop) is there anything similar for the MINI?
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Dave
Sat Dec 01 2007, 07:49PM
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Meeerrrk wrote ...
ive bought one, and reset my airbag light. if anyone needs this done, i am willing to help you out. Contact me if required Mark

You should rent it out £10 a time + postage
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Dave
Sat Dec 01 2007, 07:58PM
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Meeerrrk wrote ...
Dave, i used to be in the VAG world, and for the VAG cars you can get some software called VAGCOM which is a complete diagnostics and measuring system for a laptop. Far more advanced than dealers have. Ever so usefull....my question is, (as you mention your laptop) is there anything similar for the MINI?


The Vagcom guys were working on a similar application for the MINI but they gave up development so far as I know. Probably due to lack of possible income.

The similar kind of thing for BMWs/MINIs is probably either the BMW GT1 or BMW Carsoft. I'm currently working on getting Ediabas to work correctly....this is what the factory use and is far more advanced that what dealers have.

My objectives are to be able to set options on the Body ECU and to be able to control all other ECUs and do mapping.

All good fun playing....
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Meeerrrk
Sat Dec 01 2007, 09:35PM
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 ah right, ok thanks for the info.

I'll just hope i get no other problems then:)
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Dave
Sat Dec 01 2007, 09:44PM
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 A good OBD interface and code reader is always useful though for reseting ECU fault codes and live data reading.
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Coop
Thu Dec 13 2007, 05:22PM

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 My Airbag light has come on as well been like this for months. Does this mean the airbag will not work when required? Not hoping on ever seeing the bag btw!!
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Meeerrrk
Thu Dec 13 2007, 06:07PM
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 if the light is on, none of the airbags are working; the system is shut down.
where do you live mate?
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Dave
Thu Dec 13 2007, 08:11PM
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 Is that confirmed as being true??
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Dave
Fri Dec 14 2007, 08:16PM
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 Reset my airbag Error code tonight. Recorded as seat sensor below resistance and not a reoccuring fault.
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Coop
Sun Dec 16 2007, 10:36AM

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 I live in Poole. i had a look at the cables under the drivers seat, and they have been cut and reconnected by bmw at some point as they have used shrink connectors.
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Dave
Sun Dec 16 2007, 11:56PM
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 It might well be a different fault completely. The error code/description will explain all...
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Meeerrrk
Mon Dec 17 2007, 06:31PM
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 yeah he is right, it could be anything. i dont think BMW would have spliced the wires, they would have almost certainly replaced the loom.
90% chance its a seat loom though, and a reset should sort it out.
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THEWORKSMINI
Thu Dec 20 2007, 10:09PM

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 The airbag warning light fault on MINI is very common. There is a (Quote BMW) "Product Enhancement" for this problem. 

In simple terms the wiring/connector to the seat ocupancy mat suffers with high resistance. the result of this is a warning light on. 

BMW's fix is a replacement wiring harness that has to be crimped and heatshrunk under the seat. 

It is often the case that this repair is not done correctly and your back at the original fault. 

Anyone who wants this job doing correctly feel free to give me a shout. 

I can also put the light out for you!

  

[ Edited Thu Dec 20 2007, 10:17PM ]
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THEWORKSMINI
Thu Dec 20 2007, 10:16PM

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 The effect of an airbag light being on with regards to operation is very subjective! If the fault does not relate to a crash sensor then the airbags that are NOT defective will still detonate in an accident. If for example the passenger seat occupancy mat is faulty the system will detonate the passenger airbag regardless of occupancy or not. If the side airbag itself stores/logs a fault then the MRS system well deactivate it.

Hope that helps guys/girls.

Lee
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