Vauxhall Vectra Airbag Light

victor2

I believe that new MOT regulations coming into effect next year will mean that if a car has airbags, the dashboard warning light must come on and then extinguish itself when the ignition is turned on. Anyone able to confirm this?
If so, get your MOT done this year and it should pass even with the light permanently on. Probably means your airbag won't deploy in the event of an accident though.

shaz77_2

victor2 wrote: »

I believe that new MOT regulations coming into effect next year will mean that if a car has airbags, the dashboard warning light must come on and then extinguish itself when the ignition is turned on. Anyone able to confirm this?
If so, get your MOT done this year and it should pass even with the light permanently on. Probably means your airbag won't deploy in the event of an accident though.

You're correct, the new rules come into play in March.

SCO

shaz77 wrote: »

You're correct, the new rules come into play in March.

Does this apply to all other warning lights as well?

Inner_Zone

shaz77 wrote: »

I had the car connected to the garage laptop today, it appears that the car requires a new sim to be installed into the steering wheel of the car, the price of the new sim is £350+.

When you are looking for one ask for a CIM.

victor2

SCO wrote: »

Does this apply to all other warning lights as well?

Found this on the AA site at http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/car-servicing-repair/mot-changes-2012.html:

As well as electronic parking brake and electronic stability control warning lights (where fitted) the MOT test will also include checks for the correct function of the following, where fitted;

• Headlight main beam warning light
• Electronic power steering warning light
• Brake fluid level warning light
• Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light
• Air bag warning light
• Seat belt pre-tensioner warning light