Thread: SRS warning light on P38??

I can't say I've heard of a steering wheel position sensor on a P38.

The sprial cassette could be the issue but it's not really a common failure point.

Is it a later model car with side airbags? If so, it could be a poor connection under one of the seats (seat movement can affect these).

Yup, it's late one (2001 4.6) so Bosch electrics.
Strangely it's the second one we've looked at that's had the same issue! The fault can be cleared apparently but of course returns.
I picked up on the steering cassette issue from googling and finding similiar issues with Discos so maybe a curved ball..

Did a bit of further digging in the threads and as you said the issue is often a loose connector under the seat or behind the glove box.

We've put off seeing the car until tomorrow (flying from sydney to Melbourne) I wouldn't trying a quick fix if possible as the car has no RWC and time is of the essence.

Anyone got a systematic approach for a possible quick fix? ie 1) ignition off 2) reset under seat plug etc etc???

many thanks
Chris

Originally Posted by Hobbes

Anyone got a systematic approach for a possible quick fix? ie 1) ignition off 2) reset under seat plug etc etc???

Even if you found the fault, you'd need a diagnostic computer, i.e., a dealer (or your own) to reset the fault. Been there, done that.

The SRS is a safety device and it can't be reset with an ignition cycle.

If you are looking to buy the car keep quiet and negotiate $1k down on the price. Its a real good chance the connectors under the seats just need un-plugging and re-plugging. I have seen this work on 3 cars. The warning light goes off and nothing needs to be reset. A fault might be stored but does not effect anything. The plugs and wires are bright yellow so cant be missed.

Buy the car if that is the only real issue, then come and see me in Canberra on your way back to Sydney... or I semi-regularly get up to Sydney anyway. I have a Faultmate to clear the SRS fault for a very reasonable price (I like red wine and/or Corona ).

Cheers, Paul.

Originally Posted by PaulP38a

Buy the car if that is the only real issue, then come and see me in Canberra on your way back to Sydney... or I semi-regularly get up to Sydney anyway. I have a Faultmate to clear the SRS fault for a very reasonable price (I like red wine and/or Corona ).

Cheers, Paul.

Oi! I like red wine, too, and I'm closer.

I can use my Testbook (if I can frind the SRS dongle I bought for it).

I was able to clear my SRS fault light by disconnecting the battery overnight.
It didn't work the first time ,but then I was told to ground the positive cable to the negative cable with a bit of wire overnight. And it worked like a charm. It also gave me one touch windscreen washers, which I didn't have before, even though the battery had been out a few times.

Cheers Brad.