Omega Airbag Light

Discussion in 'Omega' started by Mehdi, Nov 5, 2003.

  1. Mehdi

    Mehdi Guest

    Hi,

    I took my Omega (1998 CD 2.0 Petrol) to the local garage to replace the
    driver's door locking mechanism, but when I went to pick the car up, I
    noticed that the airbag light stays on all the time. The mechanic told me
    that this is a common issue and moving driver's seat might have caused it
    and starting engine 25 times might cure the problem, which sounds stupid to
    me! Is it possible that he might have replaced a part or something that
    might have caused it and he is not telling me? Changing drive's door
    locking mechanism surely can not be the source of problem.


    Regards


    Med
     
    Mehdi, Nov 5, 2003
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  2. Mehdi

    Me2 Guest

    Has your car got side air bags? The sensor is in the door and he may have
    caught the connector while he was in there. Ask them for a free tech test
    as the light wasn't on when you took it in.
     
    Me2, Nov 5, 2003
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  3. Mehdi

    Mehdi Guest

    Yes, my car has side air bags and I think you are right, I never thought of
    that. I'll take it back tomorrow.

    Thanks for the suggestion.


    Regards


    Med
     
    Mehdi, Nov 5, 2003
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  4. Mehdi

    Alan Guest

    Side airbags?

    It is possible that the light will go out in due course. it depends on the
    age of the car. In practice it is unlikely to though. I would insist they
    investigate as they caused it.

    --

    Alan


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    Alan, Nov 6, 2003
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  5. Mehdi

    Mehdi Guest

    Well, I took it back and the guy said that he had to disconnect the airbag
    to reach the locking mechanism. He said it will go away after a while as
    the system is trying to re-program itself. Nothing also showed on the Tech2
    test.

    I wait for two weeks and will take it back if the light stays on.

    Regards


    Mehdi
     
    Mehdi, Nov 6, 2003
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  6. Mehdi

    Guest Guest

    Wait 2 weeks? Bad idea - with the light on the air bag system is
    disabled. The insurance co. may refuse a claim in the event of an
    accident particularly if you sustain an injury that might have been less
    severe had the air bag deployed.
    It is unlikley to reset itself, take it back and insist on a repair.
    Dave
     
    Guest, Nov 6, 2003
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  7. Mehdi

    steveb Guest

    They pay for personal injury to the insured then?
     
    steveb, Nov 6, 2003
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  8. Mehdi

    Guest Guest

    Not to the driver no, but what if your passanger makes an injury claim
    against you?
    Dave
     
    Guest, Nov 6, 2003
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  9. Mehdi

    mike Guest

    i agree.
    had the same fault (look back in msgs)
    however, it did re-set itself just as a was about to go to get it done

    mike
     
    mike, Nov 6, 2003
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  10. Mehdi

    Steve Knight Guest

    Wait 2 weeks? Bad idea - with the light on the air bag system is
    Are you sure about this?
    Very unlikely indeed. The airbag isn't guaranteed to go off in any given
    accident anyway. The insurance company will pay out if you drive drunk
    (although they may refuse to cover you in future) so they certainly won't
    refuse a claim over this.
     
    Steve Knight, Nov 6, 2003
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  11. Mehdi

    steveb Guest

    Then they have to pay it ... your actions cannot negate their liability to
    third parties ... they can chase you tho, but in this case they wouldn't
     
    steveb, Nov 7, 2003
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  12. Mehdi

    Alan Guest

    Your complete airbag & seatbelt pre-tensioner system will be out of action
    while the light is on so do not accept this.

    I also do not accept that the Tech2 does not show anything.

    As I said before, the light may go out by itself but this will be too long
    to wait.

    --

    Alan


    New & used Vauxhall cars & vans, servicing, repairs & parts
    www.steeles.co.uk

    Vauxhall CD players & handbooks
    http://www.stores.ebay.co.uk/vauxhallradiosales
     
    Alan, Nov 7, 2003
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  13. Mehdi

    Guest Guest

    I did not mention a claim on the OP's insurance put a personal claim
    against the OP in question for failing to ensure their safety by making
    sure that all safety devices fitted to the car were working correctly.

    It's the OP's call - I would rather not find out the hard way.

    Dave
     
    Guest, Nov 7, 2003
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  14. Mehdi

    Guest Guest

    Yes, says so on page 83 of my Vectra Owners manual.
    <paraphrase> if warning bulb lit:
    Quote: "The system might not be triggered in the event of an accident"
    To me that's legalise that says - light on? no airbag!
    Dave
    It's the OP's call but I would rather not find out the hard way.
    Dave
     
    Guest, Nov 7, 2003
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  15. Mehdi

    steveb Guest

    They would lose.

    You are not compelled to have an airbag, or have one working if you do have
    one. You are even entitled to have them dis-abled if you feel that they are
    a hinderance. It's entirely your call.

    It is your responsibility to have all compulsory items fitted and correctly
    used and maintained. So a frayed seatbelt giving way on impact could be
    considered the responsibility of your insurer, a defective airbag isn't.

    just my 2p
     
    steveb, Nov 7, 2003
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  16. Mehdi

    Guest Guest

    Well it's your choice - just hope you dont have to find out the hard way.
    Dave
     
    Guest, Nov 7, 2003
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  17. Mehdi

    Mehdi Guest

    Mike,

    Do you remember how long it took before it reset itself?


    Mehdi
     
    Mehdi, Nov 7, 2003
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  18. Mehdi

    Steve Knight Guest

    Quote: "The system might not be triggered in the event of an accident"
    Really, to me that says "The system MIGHT NOT be triggered in the event of
    an accident". It depends upon which fault (if any) is causing the light to
    come on. Some faults which illuminate the light will cause it not to work,
    others won't.

    In the OP's case, there appears to be no actual fault so doubtless the
    airbag will work.

    Advising the OP that his airbag's not working and his insurance is invalid
    is clearly both inaccurate and alarmist .
     
    Steve Knight, Nov 7, 2003
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  19. Mehdi

    Guest Guest

    It's the OP's call - not mine, dont take it personally.
    It would be up to a court, not you, or me, whether any injury claim
    might or might not be upheld in the light or any evidence presented as
    to the operational status any any safety system.
    Dave
     
    Guest, Nov 7, 2003
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  20. Mehdi

    Steve Knight Guest

    It's the OP's call - not mine, dont take it personally.
    You have a vivid imagination.
     
    Steve Knight, Nov 7, 2003
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