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Jackofq300



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airbag / firing circuit fault can anyone help

the airbag light has come on on my l322 range rover. i have put a diagnostic tool on it and it says firing circuit 1. can anyone tell me what that is please?? do i need a new one, is it an easy job etc. thanks

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check connections under the seat first.. ... - .- -.




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..then maybe have a read on these threads,

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/search.php?...rch_time=0 ... - .- -.




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thanks stan but connections under seat seem ok.

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had a look at your link mate and got some ideas i can try. so thank you.. its just the firing circuit 1 part i would like to find out about.

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thinking about that and i'd be worried that its something to do with the way the airbag goes off.. ... - .- -.




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oh that does not sound good. surely there not designed so there could off at any time could they?? is it worth trying to get it disconnected?

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dunno mate, but i would get it seen by a garage .. ... - .- -.




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ok thanks stan. im quiet new to this forum so do you think i should do another post stating firing circuit, to see if somone out knows anymore on the subject

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It will be the slip ring in the steering coloumn usually... 2 plugs = 2 stage firing... So your fault will be with the wiring to plug one or two on the drivers airbag (usually a break in the slip ring wiring)

Very expensive new (check price with your dealer)

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i've amended your title to include the firing circuit problem .. ... - .- -.




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great thank you stan. what a great forum. time to buy a car sticker if think.

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btw, Craig does know his stuff... ... - .- -.




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oh ok thanks graig. funny enough the chap i got the car from said he had a problem like that and he said he just cleaned the rings/connections up and the airbag light went out. but he said i should have no probs with it, but who knows. do you know roughly how much new parts would be from beadles? thanks again. jacko

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