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NovaGTE2
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I have a car booked in for an MOT next week and the airbag light is on; will this cause it to fail its MOT?

Im pretty sure it didnt in the past but know that there have been various changes recentley which is why i am asking?

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Scotty_B
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I always thought it would.
Steve
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yeah think so
marklawton
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21st Feb 12 at 14:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeah it will fail now with the new rules
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quote:
Originally posted by marklawton
yeah it will fail now with the new rules


New rules dont apply until 1st of April, up until then its only issued as an advisory

[Edited on 21-02-2012 by Mertin]
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Mine always passed with airbag light on, although not sure on these new rules. Just do the old bulb-out job.
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quote:
Originally posted by Brett
Mine always passed with airbag light on, although not sure on these new rules. Just do the old bulb-out job.


Won't be able to do that soon. It needs to light up then go out. Same as the abs.
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quote:
Originally posted by Mertin
quote:
Originally posted by marklawton
yeah it will fail now with the new rules


New rules dont apply until 1st of April, up until then its only issued as an advisory

[Edited on 21-02-2012 by Mertin]


Great thanks thats what i was wondering The airbag light is getting sorted just wasnt sure whether to push the MOT back until the new module arrived
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So, without me reading the new rules, can anyone tell me what this applies to? i.e. any warning lights or more specific ones like airbag, abs, etc?

What about cars that have had them removed from their original factory spec?
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airbags, srs, abs, mainly, maybe eml
mwg
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stick a bit of black tape over it
Brett
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quote:
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stick a bit of black tape over it

Said it has to light up then go off, which will stop all those tactics. Good in a way I guess.
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21st Feb 12 at 15:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Slip the MOT tester a few quid to put it through anyway
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light doesnt have to light if you remove all the hardware though
AdamF
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tyre deflation detection, traction control and epas lights aswell
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my astra wont pass then ive fitted seats with side air bags but not the ecu to control them
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
my astra wont pass then ive fitted seats with side air bags but not the ecu to control them


So does the light stay on then? I didnt think it would as the ecu in your car wont be looking for the .
And your airbag light for the steering wheel and dash will still come on and go off?
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its all on light. yes it stays on
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
its all on light. yes it stays on


If your mot is due soon then just do it before April and you'll just get an advisory
IvIarkgraham
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its just been done, no advisory
LeeM
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21st Feb 12 at 18:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Fuckin daft that, mot is about roadworthiness
antnee
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Are the seats connected?
John
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Was just about to ask same as antnee, if the airbags aren't connected why is there a light?
nathy_87
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Ring the M.O.T place they'll tell you.
johnhara1
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Get the bulb wired to the oil pressure switch.

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