Thread: Clear the SRS Fault on '99 P38A

Google has offered some mixed results. Even found an item on Rangerovers.net that quoted Hardy as having fixed the fault by squeezing the connector under the seat to complete the circuit. I'll try that in the morning before it goes off for its Blue Slip inspection.

Other artices talked about the SRS fault being triggered after a low battery, battery disconnect, jump start or a fault with the BeCM.

Most posts state that a TestBook is required to re-set the fault. I'm in the market for a FaultMate at the moment and hope that might also do the trick.

Originally Posted by PaulP38a

Google has offered some mixed results. Even found an item on Rangerovers.net that quoted Hardy as having fixed the fault by squeezing the connector under the seat to complete the circuit. I'll try that in the morning before it goes off for its Blue Slip inspection.

Other artices talked about the SRS fault being triggered after a low battery, battery disconnect, jump start or a fault with the BeCM.

Most posts state that a TestBook is required to re-set the fault. I'm in the market for a FaultMate at the moment and hope that might also do the trick.

Even if the fault is fixed, the SRS fault message and light will stay until reset by Testbook or similar.

Most D2's will have the SRS light come on at some stage,,
and it IS fixed by literally squeezing the wiring connection under the seat and restarting.

my 2001 p38 was rear ended a few months back which resulted in the same
SRS Air Bag fault being present

to my dislike both the other drivers and my insurance refused to pay for
repair of the SRS Air Bag fault but at least they did replace the scratched plastic bumper with a new one

I had to then pay for my local LR dealer to diagnose and fix but they instead after working on the car for an hour came back saying that they would need to spend 8-20 hours to locate the cause

I was going to procede with legal action against my insurance after xmas\new year

however a few days ago In the process of refitting a dislodged cruise control brake switch to get better access to the lower panel screws I took the plastic cover off from around the steering column while there I pushed
all connectors together one of which made a loud click the next time I was driving I noted that the SRS red lamp and Air Bag display had cleared

Originally Posted by RRv8

I had to then pay for my local LR dealer to diagnose and fix but they instead after working on the car for an hour came back saying that they would need to spend 8-20 hours to locate the cause

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I pushed all connectors together one of which made a loud click the next time I was driving I noted that the SRS red lamp and Air Bag display had cleared

A disconnected lead into the instrument pod on a P38A results in a logged fault of bulb failure in the dash. If LR had checked, they would have seen that fault logged. I had it on mine.

Originally Posted by RRv8

my 2001 p38 was rear ended a few months back which resulted in the same
SRS Air Bag fault being present

to my dislike both the other drivers and my insurance refused to pay for
repair of the SRS Air Bag fault but at least they did replace the scratched plastic bumper with a new one

I had to then pay for my local LR dealer to diagnose and fix but they instead after working on the car for an hour came back saying that they would need to spend 8-20 hours to locate the cause

I was going to procede with legal action against my insurance after xmas\new year

however a few days ago In the process of refitting a dislodged cruise control brake switch to get better access to the lower panel screws I took the plastic cover off from around the steering column while there I pushed
all connectors together one of which made a loud click the next time I was driving I noted that the SRS red lamp and Air Bag display had cleared

Sorry to hear about your prang. Seems that LR dealerships have varying degrees of competency. I had some good experiences with Trivett Classic in Parramatta but only pain with Rolfe in Canberra.

I hope/reckon you might be on to something with the steering colum. I know that the rotary coupling was replaced on mine a while ago. I'll pull the cowl off and have a fiddle with the connections. I've checked the connector under the seat and it seems ok.

Thanks again. cheers, Paul.

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Most D2's will have the SRS light come on at some stage,,
and it IS fixed by literally squeezing the wiring connection under the seat and restarting.

Well timed thread! My DII SRS light came on the yesterday and stayed on (after coming on a few weeks ago and then going of after an ignition "cycle"). Is the connector under the seat obvious, or should I just squeeze all connectors and see what happens? Driver or passenger side? Checked the fuse next to the steering column and it is fine.

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Would almost bet a testicle its the seat connectors,namely the right seat as it gets adjusted most.
Disconnect/clean/reconnect and it should be fixed.
Look for the yellow plugs under the chairsWorked for me twice
Andrew

Found this in another thread, so no need to reply. Sorry, no help for the OP but good for me