Airbag light flashing repeatedly

[private9]

Hi All,

Just purchased another AU as a work hack, and have noticed the airbag light flashing occasionally.

It does 1 flash, then pauses and does another 8 or so flashes after that.

Anyone know what this is and how to fix it?

Thanks,

Justin.

[falcontonner]

just did a search and found this mate.

mine flashes 3 3 when its been sitting in the sun all day but if i turn it off ad back on it clears. any ideas anyone. never does it in the morning

[Mr Hardware]

sort it out taxi style and just put some black electrical tape on the cluster glass over where the light is

NOT

was the car sold to you with a safety certificate/rwc and this fault present?

[private9]

Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

sort it out taxi style and just put some black electrical tape on the cluster glass over where the light is

NOT

was the car sold to you with a safety certificate/rwc and this fault present?

The thought did cross my mind, but I'd probably go a little more upmarket and pull the globe

[Mr Hardware]

a man of distinction

[private9]

Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

a man of distinction

An AU Forte column shift wagon will help you appreciate the finer things in life

[Ride]

I had a similar problem recently but I'd get 4 flashes then 7. From doing research in the threads already posted in the forum the codes do change between the different series'. I believe 1 then 8 (18) is a Series 1 that has a fault with the drivers side pre-tensioner, either it's been activated or the plug is a bit loose. Mine was the passenger side that has already been activated and needed to replace it.

[private9]

Originally Posted by Ride

I had a similar problem recently but I'd get 4 flashes then 7. From doing research in the threads already posted in the forum the codes do change between the different series'. I believe 1 then 8 (18) is a Series 1 that has a fault with the drivers side pre-tensioner, either it's been activated or the plug is a bit loose. Mine was the passenger side that has already been activated and needed to replace it.

Thanks mate, I'll search a bit harder then!

It's a S2, and I might have got the number of flashes wrong. Will count it again properly next time I drive it.

[Mr Hardware]

Originally Posted by private9

An AU Forte column shift wagon will help you appreciate the finer things in life

ahaha nice.
most unfalcon falcon i ever drove was a 98 EL wagon column shift hose-out interior with a bullbar. talk about riding the mechanical bull!