I 'borrowed' this photo from another thread.. can someone tell me which connector is the Airbag sensor? My dash light wont go off and the dealer wont 'diagnose' it without me buying a new seat (yes. you read that correctly)

 

Yellow

 

btw, what's the problem? Whatever it is, don't buy a seat. Helix can probably help you.

 

The heavy metal band from Canada?

The problem is:

My dash airbag light went on (not the overhead light for pass weight). Also, my seat heater wouldnt turn off. And coincedentally, my DICE control unit stopped working as well. This all happened around the same time

Took to dealer.. he couldnt diagnose it. But for some reason.. the heater seat thing fixed itself. (while at dealer). Airbag light is still on, which is the bigger issue cause im due for inspection.

so.. what do you think?

 

My 2007 Mini Cooper S R52 passenger airbag light both the dash and the overhead lights are on. Any suggestions as to what to do without involving the dealer?

 

Check the VIN to be sure the recall has been accomplished. The seat sensors were bad and the dealers replace them for free.

 

Yep, the recall was done. Can I disconnect the Yellow plug(under the passenger seat)to turn off the warning lights until I can fix the Problem?

 

No idea. I do know my car is in the shop for its second replacement of the pad... still under warranty.

 

No.....if you unplug the yellow connector, and then turn the key on, you will set more codes than you already have in the car now......

Bryan

 

No codes just the dash and overhead lights are on. Is there a way to reset those, ie disconnect the battery?

 

if the lights are on, you have codes stored in there....you cannot get rid of them by disconnecting the battery......you must fix the issue, and then either find someone with a proper scanner to erase the codes, or go to the dealer.....

another option is to remove the bulbs, but if you get into an accident, insurance company may frown upon that and not honor the insurance policy.....but you didn't hear removing the bulbs from me

Bryan

 

Don't think I'll be removing light bulbs anytime soon. I'll take it to a shop that has done most of my Mini Cooper work, non recalls or warranty work. Just had an AC compressor, condenser and a few other parts replaced by them. Reasonably priced, compared to the dealer which is 2 1/2 hours away.

 

For reference, by law all airbag wiring is yellow and all high voltage wiring (hybrid or electric car) is orange. Yellow sheathed and connected wires can be a PITA, Orange can be deadly to screw with.