Air Bag Defect

[matelotmax]

Hello

I have a Mini One, Cabriolet and have recently noticed a defect with the airbag.

The defect symptoms are:

On starting up/ignition on all the usual dashboard indicators illuminate, then extinguish as expected.

However, the Air-bag indicator only extinguishes for less than a second before illuminating again.

The Air-bag indicator then remains illuminated.

Has anybody any clue as to the possible cause of this defect?

Does it require BMW diagnosis, or is there a simple fix.

My son, who is a VW fanatic always asks questions on his Owners Club Forum and is impressed with the feedback.

I am hoping that the same will happen here.

Can anyone help me please ;-)

Cheers

Max

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Front seat sensor, most likely passenger side (common issue on ALL cars) ;)

[matelotmax]

Thanks Jim

I will check that out this morning - rain permitting ;-)

Will get back to you if successful ;-)

Max

[Guest jeffthro]

Yeah, agree with Dabsy. but not that easy to check without the proper equipment, you'll probably need to get it plugged in to a fault reader. Also, depending on actual problem, can be as simple as unplugging,cleaning and replugging but could need switch replacement.

[matelotmax]

Hi Jeff,

Had a quick look but not too certain what I am looking at.

Was thinking about disconnecting it, but suddenly thought, what if that [an open circuit] is the signal to inflate ;-I

Only got the old "eyeball Mk1" and no fluke handy, so cannot go much further.

So have erred on the side of caution and left well alone.

That said, may thinks for the response ;-)

Cheese Grommet

Max