Airbag warning light is on

Hoopylass

This light came on a few weeks ago on my 2006 renault megane convertable. I phoned arnold clark to book it in and was told there would be a £70 diagnostic test before they actually done anything.
I cancelled the appointment but was just wondering if any other garage would be able to fix this? Im a typical girl when it comes to things like this and have no idea of who to ask lol.

Also if I can take it to any garage does anyone know of any good garages in the glasgow area?

HannahIOW

Blimey, £70?! Is 'arnold clark' a Renault garage? Most independant garages should be able to do this. My OH's garage charges £15 for a diagnostic test.

1956

Hi
yep £70 would be about right for a main dealer charge, but a non franchised garage should be able to do it cheaper, as long as they have the right equipment as not all have, yellow pages should be your friend here, don’t be afraid of calling many, explain what the problem is (air bag light on) and what you want, a diagnostic check and report of the fault.
They will either tell you they can’t do it or if they can confirm the cost.
Then take your pick cheapest is not always best, but calling them before hand will give you a feeling of how they will treat you and if they know their stuff? And want to help
cheers dean.m

Hoopylass

yeah unfortunetly it was a renault arnold clark. I never purchased an extended warrenty on the car so hence the price. Thanks 1956 I will have a nosy through the yellow pages and see garages near me. I just hate doing stuff like this lol.

bryanb

It's probably the connections under the front seat. Check nothing has come apart. Move the connectors around a bit, push them together. Could save a packet.
The diagnostic test will only tell you there is a fault on the airbag circuit-You already know that!

Hoopylass

bryanb wrote: »

It's probably the connections under the front seat. Check nothing has come apart. Move the connectors around a bit, push them together. Could save a packet.
The diagnostic test will only tell you there is a fault on the airbag circuit-You already know that!

Oh thanks for that! Will have a wee nosy when I go out tonight! :beer:

KeithP

bryanb wrote: »

It's probably the connections under the front seat. Check nothing has come apart. Move the connectors around a bit, push them together. Could save a packet.

I agree with this.

Light comes on on daughter's Clio.

Quick fiddle under the front edge of the front passenger seat and the light goes out.
Happens every couple of months.

Hoopylass

KeithP wrote: »

I agree with this.

Light comes on on daughter's Clio.

Quick fiddle under the front edge of the front passenger seat and the light goes out.
Happens every couple of months.

I had a quick look the other night and couldnt see any connections but then I was in a rush to get to work, will have a proper nosy around today and see if i can see any connections.

EdGasket

Can you just remove the bulb from behind the dash or does the MoT require the light to come on and then go off at switch on ?

bryanb

EdGasket wrote: »

Can you just remove the bulb from behind the dash or does the MoT require the light to come on and then go off at switch on ?

It's not usually that simple to do it these days.
Also it's not included in MOT as far as I know.

Kilty_2

EdGasket wrote: »

Can you just remove the bulb from behind the dash or does the MoT require the light to come on and then go off at switch on ?

The "bulb" will now be a surface mount LED.

Oh and remind me never to buy a used car from you! :rotfl: