Omega Airbag Light

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

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Alan


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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

 

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

 

They pay for personal injury to the insured then?

 

Not to the driver no, but what if your passanger makes an injury claim
against you?
Dave

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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


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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

 

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

 

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

 

Well it's your choice - just hope you dont have to find out the hard way.
Dave

 

Mike,

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


Mehdi

 

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 .

 

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

 

It's the OP's call - not mine, dont take it personally.

You have a vivid imagination.