Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Bristol
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URGENT HELP NEEDED - D3 Airbag light on
I am on holiday up in Wick, Scotland and D3 has just failed its MOT for a airbag light being on (I have had issues with the seatbelt tensioner before and thought it was sorted). We leave for home on Saturday morning and I don't fancy a 600mile trip home with no MOT.
I am no mechanic so am not sure what the best cause of action is. I am appealing to this fantastic community to help me out.
What is the best cause of action?
27th Aug 2015 4:05 pm
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
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When is the actual mot up Discovery 3 se gone
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27th Aug 2015 4:15 pm
ruben D3 Decade
Member Since: 26 Sep 2006
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I had the same problem on several occasions, in my case it is a problem of connections under the seat, try to see if there are any improperly tightened plug and if you do not see, try to surround around with tape trying to tighten sharply, and light may go, this problem is quite usual .......I wish you a good hollidays!!!lost in translation!
27th Aug 2015 4:16 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6266
must be loose connector under the seat ,, had it number of time
undo the bolt pull the connector ot checking for loose pins wires and all, clean if all Ok and reconnect making sure bolt is tight to hold both part of connector together nicely
if not sorted might be something more tricky
Greg
27th Aug 2015 4:17 pm
maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171
Check and re-check all of the wiring connectors under both front seats. Make sure they are all well seated and secure.
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27th Aug 2015 4:17 pm
MattDonovan
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 88
I have been a bad owner and it ran out last week.
I will take a look under the seat although I am not sure what I am looking for
Been through the exact same myself a little while ago (MOT couldn't be done until body repairs were carried out, during which it ran out). Make sure the wiring down to the left of the drivers seat is not being pulled tight.
I'm able to put the light out, but it generally comes back on when the seat is moved. I pulled the seat fuse for the MOT and my friendly tester was happy to pass it but asked me to take it away as soon as it was done... Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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27th Aug 2015 5:07 pm
MattDonovan
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 88
Where would I find the seat fuse? i just need to get it through the MOT and will get it fixed as soon as I get home
Driver's seat is fuse 46 (30A) in the CJB (passenger fusebox behind the glovebox). Passenger one is 29. Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
27th Aug 2015 5:14 pm
MattDonovan
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 88
Just been out and removed the fuses and the light is still coming on. Think it might need a Faultmate hook up.
The fuses won't put the light out, but if you can put the light out and get the wires in a "safe" position, they can stop it from being disrupted. Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
27th Aug 2015 5:36 pm
MattDonovan
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 88
Brilliant thanks for your help I will give that a try!
27th Aug 2015 5:41 pm
MattDonovan
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 88
Update,
I have disconnected all the plugs under both seat and they are all in there nice and snug and the light is still on. I am really not sure what to do next. Would a Faultmate be able to identify the problem?
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Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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light is still coming on. Think it might need a Faultmate hook up.
