MOT problem

1. Ryancoyle Established Member Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1050 Volkswagen Bora 170bhp

   #1 2nd January 2013, 17:49

   Hi everyone,
   
   Will my car pass it's MOT in Northern Ireland if the air bag light is on?
   
   If it wont, can anyone tell me how to get it off?
   
   I have tried disconnecting and reconnecting the airbag cable from underneath the seat but it hasn't made ny difference?
2. iSlayeR Established Member Joined: Aug 2009 King's lynn Posts: 2073 Turbocharged vtr

   #2 2nd January 2013, 18:06

   I managed to clear my light by removing the whole unit, as i didn't even have an airbag.
3. Ryancoyle Established Member Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1050 Volkswagen Bora 170bhp

   #3 2nd January 2013, 18:08

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by iSlayeR I managed to clear my light by removing the whole unit, as i didn't even have an airbag.

   I wouldn't no where to begin with removing the whole unit?
   
   Will the airbag light come on when I turn over the key once?
   
   I think they check this now for MOT's over here
4. Oli-VTR Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Nottingham/South London Posts: 976 Icelandic Grey VTR Mk2

   #4 2nd January 2013, 18:09

   you definitely shouldnt take the clocks apart, put black tape over where the airbag light is and put them back in to just get it through the mot
5. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #5 2nd January 2013, 18:11

   You can fool some testers if you cover the airbag light, as the passenger airbag de-activation light still goes on and off.
6. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #6 2nd January 2013, 18:30

   Remove the airbag module. It's one plug. Under/behind the centre console. Easy job. If you're unsure have a search. There's lots of guides

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7. Ryancoyle Established Member Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1050 Volkswagen Bora 170bhp

   #7 2nd January 2013, 18:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ross Remove the airbag module. It's one plug. Under/behind the centre console. Easy job. If you're unsure have a search. There's lots of guides

   Could u give me a few links if you know where they are because I can't find any?
8. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #8 2nd January 2013, 18:37

   It's in "front" of the gearstick iirc under the ashtray mounted to the floor.
   
   disconnect the battery before unplugging it.
   
   also, make sure there's nothing on the interior which says "airbag" cos you'll fail if no light comes on too
   
   You will need to peel the carpet back.
9. Ryancoyle Established Member Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1050 Volkswagen Bora 170bhp

   #9 2nd January 2013, 18:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MartinObviously It's in "front" of the gearstick iirc under the ashtray mounted to the floor. disconnect the battery before unplugging it. also, make sure there's nothing on the interior which says "airbag" cos you'll fail if no light comes on too You will need to peel the carpet back.

   Okay thanks, If I'll try it tomorrow and get back to yous
10. MEGAMAN Newbie Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1

    #10 4th January 2013, 19:28

    Yeah def disconnect the battery lol
11. Morgiee Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Middlesbrough Posts: 2267 Past: Citroen Saxo Forte W reg posi blue Now: H

    #11 4th January 2013, 20:11

    My airbag light is on still after i had a crash, just had an MOT. It was picked up but only as an advisory. So your ok