7 replies to this topic

[stevo1]

Hi,

I am all new to the mini world Ive just bought a 97 rover mini cooper and I was hoping someone on TMF could let me know firstly why my SRS light is flashing and secondly how I can fix the issue.

Any help would be much appriciated!

Cheers

Stevo

[Pitcrew6464]

Hi Stevo pritty sure you will need to get it reset using a OBD reset tool abot £10/15 on ebay, then if it comes back on there maybe a problem with the actuall airbag, but could be a cheap fix.

[R1minimagic]

Hi,when is it flashing? It is supposed to come on constantly when you first start the engine and then go off after a few seconds.

It might just be the connections on the yellow loom,but make sure you disconnect the battery for at least 30mins before touching anything.

There are 2 connectors on the steering wheel end and a single large red plug on the ECU module under the drivers side rear seat.

[stevo1]

Pitcrew,

Thanks for the advice I will grab a OBD tool as the first option

Cheers

[icklemini]

Hi Stevo pritty sure you will need to get it reset using a OBD reset tool abot £10/15 on ebay

Thanks for the advice I will grab a OBD tool as the first option

Dont bother:
1) - the SRS system is not connected to the emissions system (to which the generic OBD readers communicate with)
and
2) - No Rover mini is OBD compliant..

[jbonevia]

I would do the following as a starting point:

The airbag ECU is located on the drivers side floor under the back seat. Remove this, disconnect the plug and spray with electrical cleaner, reconnect and re-install ECU to floor.

Remove the rear plastic storage bins from both sides of the car, underneath the bins are the seatbelt assemblies, there is a yellow plug for the seatbelt pre-tensioners which connects to the airbag system, disconnect the plug, spray with electrical cleaner - re-connect.

Remove the airbag from the steering wheel, this is held in by two torx bolts. disconnect the wiring connectors, clean as above and re-connect.

Check the airbag warning light now and see if it is gone.

If not you can also remove the steering wheel and steering column covers, behind the steering wheel is a plastic ring which the airbag wiring goes through, this also needs to be checked, they can break or it may just need the contacts cleaned as well.

[bpirie1000]

My plan is to check the continuity on these connections like a normal circuit and see if the srs rotary ring is at fault?

Using such as a voltmeter. Obviously with battery off. Airbag module unplugged and airbag away from the circuit completely disconnected?

[Midas Mk1]

My plan is to check the continuity on these connections like a normal circuit and see if the srs rotary ring is at fault?

Using such as a voltmeter. Obviously with battery off. Airbag module unplugged and airbag away from the circuit completely disconnected?

Whatever you do don't resistance check the airbag connectors - seen it happen at work..