Martin Tyas
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« Reply #30 on: September 15, 2008, 03:00:58 pm » |
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Thank you for sharing your experiences. I checked those connectors on my vehicle but all are in good condition with no corrosion. I thought that I had cured the problem but I am still getting air-bag problem warnings occassionally.... but less frequently than before and seem to come after the vehicle has not been used for a few days. If I don't find any other problems then maybe I'll have to change the air-bag computer... but that also means having it re-coded into to system Martin
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Anders Dinsen
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« Reply #31 on: September 17, 2008, 08:58:58 am » |
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If I don't find any other problems then maybe I'll have to change the air-bag computer... but that also means having it re-coded into to system I have replaced the air-bag computer, but only after the clip (renault diagnostic system) refused to talk to it. A new one cured that problem, but the engine wouldn't run with the new computer. Why? There is a built in "engine shut down" system in the air bag computer. It's designed to shut the engine off in the event of a crash - and prevent restart (a safety precaution since you don't know what has been damaged). This feature has to be turned on in the air bag computer (using the clip) before it supplies the "allow engine to run" signal to the ECU. Roland, I think you will benefit from a new computer. I know it's costly, and it could actually still be working all right, but you won't know until it's too late, and a new one fixed the "Renault tried to read AIRBAG computer but got no response" problem for us. We still get warnings from time to time, but shutting the car off, repeatedly raising and lowering the driver's seat, then turning it back on usually cures it.... Yes, I really have to do those connectors one day! - Anders
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Martin Tyas
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« Reply #34 on: September 17, 2008, 02:45:49 pm » |
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I've got my old one stuffed away in my basement somewhere. If you want to try to have it fixed, I can send it to you. There's not much fun in removing the one you have in the car to send it off for repair, as the car will be non-running until you get it back.
Very kind of you to offer Anders.... thank you. I will in the meantime try to exhaust all other possibilities and if the outcome still suggests a computer fault then I will first speak with BBA Reman to explore that option and come back to you if they think it's feasible. But thinking about it, the situation may be different for the DCI. As far as I remember from reading the wiring diagram (good for falling asleep! ), the DCI has an intertia switch in the engine room instead. In that case you should be able to run without the air bag computer...? You are correct Anders..... the inertia switch with reset button is located just behind the fuel filter..... but whether it will still run without the computer we would have to see after unplugging it. Martin
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Waldo
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« Reply #40 on: September 25, 2008, 07:40:48 am » |
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Not that I have an Espace, but just wanted to mention I have a diagnostics unit that will read and clear error codes on french cars from 1996 and newer... That's also the airbag and abs system. If anyone needs to have their car checked, and would like to save the cost of going to the dealer let me know Of course of most use to Danish members living near Copenhagen or Korsoer. By the way, some places in Denmark you do see deer's quite often. I know someone who was hit by a deer earlier this year. And yes I mean "hit by", as the deer ran into the side of the car while driving on a small country road Deer didn't seem to be hurt, but the car got a few dent's at the sidepanel.
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