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Karlp606 Member Since: 25 Jun 2022 Location: East Yorks Posts: 234 |
Hi,
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Thu Sep 12 2024 10:05am |
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2 RRS Member Since: 04 Sep 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 139 |
I'm pretty sure the side seat airbag looms were made too short resulting in the tension on the connector, try and free up spme cable and tie wrap it either side of the connector so there is no flex. There is an overlay loom available (had them done in my L405). The new loom is slightly longer and goes from the connector position under the seat to the airbag, you leave the old ends in place (just taped up).
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Thu Sep 12 2024 10:08am |
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Davenport Member Since: 17 Dec 2023 Location: Stockport Posts: 30 |
Thanks all much appreciated, i watched the clip below which seemed to work right until I’d parked up on the drive this afternoon, literally thought it was sorted but obviously teasing me, again.
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Thu Sep 12 2024 7:57pm |
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2 RRS Member Since: 04 Sep 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 139 |
Just take the 4 torx bolts out and then tip the seat back and let it rest on the rear seats, that'll give you plenty of access to the 2 pin connector for the side airbag. They're gold plated contacts so don't be tempted to scratch them up. |
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Thu Sep 12 2024 8:04pm |
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Davenport Member Since: 17 Dec 2023 Location: Stockport Posts: 30 |
Interesting point you made about the shortness of the looms previously. Any specific tool head required I’ve seen a vid where the guy uses a universal socket with those sliding pins, seemed to work but rather use something more precise really don’t fancy rounding off important fixings. Not sure if it’s an industry thing or manufacturer specific but airbag wires were yellow? (I’ll look out for the gold coating, much appreciated) |
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Thu Sep 12 2024 8:11pm |
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2 RRS Member Since: 04 Sep 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 139 |
You just need a torx E12 socket. Slide the seat back and remove the front 2 bolts and then slide the seat forward and remove the back 2, then tip the seat backwards, no need to remove the seatbelt from the side fixing, just pull a bit of slack into the belt to allow the seat to tilt enough.
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Thu Sep 12 2024 8:33pm |
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Davenport Member Since: 17 Dec 2023 Location: Stockport Posts: 30 |
Awesome thanks for all the info 👍 much nicer going into something with a clear understanding.
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Thu Sep 12 2024 8:42pm |
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2 RRS Member Since: 04 Sep 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 139 |
Just google Torx E12, you'll get individual ones rather than a set off Amazon etc. |
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Thu Sep 12 2024 8:46pm |
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Davenport Member Since: 17 Dec 2023 Location: Stockport Posts: 30 |
Quick trip to the shed for an experimental bit of improv.
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Fri Sep 13 2024 3:50pm |
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Davenport Member Since: 17 Dec 2023 Location: Stockport Posts: 30 |
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Sat Sep 14 2024 7:29pm |
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2 RRS Member Since: 04 Sep 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 139 |
Everyone loves a cheap fix, well done!! |
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Sat Sep 14 2024 7:32pm |
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Davenport Member Since: 17 Dec 2023 Location: Stockport Posts: 30 |
It’s back on again 🤦🏻
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Sun Sep 15 2024 3:52pm |
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2 RRS Member Since: 04 Sep 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 139 |
Yes, could try contact cleaner and then maybe a dab of dielectric grease. Have you checked fault codes to check it is a high resistance fault? |
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Sun Sep 15 2024 5:01pm |
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Davenport Member Since: 17 Dec 2023 Location: Stockport Posts: 30 |
Tested a few weeks ago and it wasn’t even showing as a fault. Checked again now on the basic OBD code reader and no DTC faults. Went for the delete option anyway and the light has gone out not sure if that’s connected to clearing or not…..
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Sun Sep 15 2024 5:36pm |
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