Hi,
Firstly hello as I am new to the forum and this is my first post. I have a p38 2002 4.0L which I just love. Generally in good nick but I have a problem with the SRS system.
Recently the drive shaft failed and broke. It caused damage to the gearbox but I was lucky and it could have been a lot worse / expensive to fix. Everything is running great again now mechanically. But the impact caused the passenger seat side airbag to go off. So I now have a perfectly working car but a permanent SRS light. I have tried to research my options short term and longer term and wold appreciate any advice.
Firstly in the short term can I put a resistor across the airbag connector under the seat to turn off the SRS light. If so does anyone know the correct resistance and would I need to replace the SRS airbag control module too?
To fix the issue properly how easy is it to install a replacement airbag. I can find virtually nothing online to help with the diy which leads me to think it isn't simple? I am pretty competent around engines but have never dealt with airbags systems.
My other thought was if I could find a replacement front seat(s) with airbags included would it be plug and play? I am hoping the impact sensors, belt tensioners are ok as there was no crash and nobody in the passenger seat.
Any advice really appreciated as I love the car and that engine so desperately want to get her through the MOT !!
Firstly hello as I am new to the forum and this is my first post. I have a p38 2002 4.0L which I just love. Generally in good nick but I have a problem with the SRS system.
Recently the drive shaft failed and broke. It caused damage to the gearbox but I was lucky and it could have been a lot worse / expensive to fix. Everything is running great again now mechanically. But the impact caused the passenger seat side airbag to go off. So I now have a perfectly working car but a permanent SRS light. I have tried to research my options short term and longer term and wold appreciate any advice.
Firstly in the short term can I put a resistor across the airbag connector under the seat to turn off the SRS light. If so does anyone know the correct resistance and would I need to replace the SRS airbag control module too?
To fix the issue properly how easy is it to install a replacement airbag. I can find virtually nothing online to help with the diy which leads me to think it isn't simple? I am pretty competent around engines but have never dealt with airbags systems.
My other thought was if I could find a replacement front seat(s) with airbags included would it be plug and play? I am hoping the impact sensors, belt tensioners are ok as there was no crash and nobody in the passenger seat.
Any advice really appreciated as I love the car and that engine so desperately want to get her through the MOT !!
