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by buck
Tue May 06, 2014 9:38 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Horn and airbag fault
Replies: 11
Views: 6599

Re: Horn and airbag fault

Just to update: After trying to remove the airbag from the steering wheel it jammed on one side, sadly this meant that the little extra pressure required caused me to pull the ribbon from the plug on the side of the pad. I had to start soldering. Meanwhile I tried my old comm unit but that's had it....
by buck
Tue May 06, 2014 4:16 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Horn and airbag fault
Replies: 11
Views: 6599

Re: Horn and airbag fault

I'm just about to change the red wire that was trapped. I think it's the earth for the horn and possibly the airbag to. It would explain both faults and why I can't find a blown fuse. If that doesn't work I've established it's the orange wire under the seats. They go into connection blocks, I believ...
by buck
Mon May 05, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Horn and airbag fault
Replies: 11
Views: 6599

Re: Horn and airbag fault

Hi, thank you for your reply it's really helpful. If the connectors are left unplugged won't that cause it to display a fault? The horn stuck on one day as I was leaving work just a few days after fitting the new comm unit . I quickly jiggled the pad and it went off. I reseated the airbag/horn pad a...
by buck
Mon May 05, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Horn and airbag fault
Replies: 11
Views: 6599

Re: Horn and airbag fault

Hi, yes I kept the old indicators and bought repair bushes and fitted them(the little metal prongs that slide got bent, I straightened them but have no way of knowing if there making contact) . However I haven't tested the unit as the other one was on the car and at the time working fine. Do you thi...
by buck
Mon May 05, 2014 6:42 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Horn and airbag fault
Replies: 11
Views: 6599

Horn and airbag fault

Hi, I have an 02 estate. I recently changed the Dav2000 comm unit as my indicators were extremely sloppy. Since then I had a light come on saying airbag fault. Also my horn stuck on and then stopped working. I think the last was because an earth wire got trapped in one of the contact springs. I've c...