airbag fault light

[devilishcharm]

I bought my 166 with a flat battery (bit stupid I know) however I was hoping a good run or overnight charge would cure the battery problem, not to be so new battery fired in it problem sorted. Car was bought from dealers and when I took it for test drive there was no airbag fault light showing then few days later went to pick the car up and with having to boost the car with a heavy duty battery charger it has brought out the famous alfa charm. I believe flat batteries can show up this fault light as it causes a drain on all electrics....obviously!! and then by jumping the car with cables or a charger it 'spikes' the airbag ecu module which in turn registers a fault.

Im wondering can I simply take it to an autospark and have him reset the airbag ecu or is it best in the hands of alfa specialist?

[Mufasa]

Originally Posted by devilishcharm

I bought my 166 with a flat battery (bit stupid I know) however I was hoping a good run or overnight charge would cure the battery problem, not to be so new battery fired in it problem sorted. Car was bought from dealers and when I took it for test drive there was no airbag fault light showing then few days later went to pick the car up and with having to boost the car with a heavy duty battery charger it has brought out the famous alfa charm. I believe flat batteries can show up this fault light as it causes a drain on all electrics....obviously!! and then by jumping the car with cables or a charger it 'spikes' the airbag ecu module which in turn registers a fault.

Im wondering can I simply take it to an autospark and have him reset the airbag ecu or is it best in the hands of alfa specialist?

I can write on my little finger what I know about it but I'm guessing once you have a guy who has a diagnostics to tell you what the fault was/is it doesn't matter who does it.
I do know that the connectors under the front seats have a habit of burning out and need removing and soldering the wires together.
Best getting it fixed asap as I am sure you know that once the light is on you've no airbags...
166 is a cracking car...

[devilishcharm]

airbags disabled im aware of and not something u want with an alfa....u need all the luck u can get. I had intended to wait till MOT time but not sure my conscience could wait that long so soon as I have the cash il have it fixed. seat connectors appear fine as I had a look already. I believe that even if u do manage to find the culprit u still need to clear the fault code with a diagnostic to have the airbags operational again.

thanks for the input anyway

[Alfaonthehill]

Had my airbag light reset at Donnelly's in Mallusk for free during a service promotion in Jan this year. However light has come back on since. You could try it and cross your fingers!.

[devilishcharm]

good to see another alfa owner in "our wee country" was wondering whether there were any. Ive only spotted two 166's on the roads in this country and furthermore another 'BIG BOY' v6 super owner. For me nothing else would do other than the super. I think il drop it into andrews in newtownards, I know the guys down there