airbag fault peugeot 206 gti 2003

brum · Dec 9, 2014

Hi guys the wifes car has recently come up with airbag fault on the main display I live on a Scottish island so a trip to main dealers is very expensive boat fares etc do any of you know how I may be able to trace fault a diagnostic fault finder could not trace fault cheers..brum

Jaris · Dec 9, 2014

Check below seats for wires at seatbelt, if this wiring is pull out or has pooer connect it will make warning light. Problem will be with making ECU resetting, only Peugeot can make alarm reset. Also making testing on airbag wiring with electrical tester is danger, can make airbag active and kill person too close.

ifindoubtdont · Dec 10, 2014

I had a similar problem on 2 different makes of vehicle and they both turned out to be the rotary coupler in the steering wheel. Basically it's a long set of wires that wound in a way that doesn't make them go tight when turning the steering wheel. Fatigue fracture in wiring. Don't go playing or you might lose your fingers or more.

telectrix · Dec 10, 2014

as above. the plug in under the driver's seat is one possibility. on a 306, we had this fault and it was the rotary switch on the steering column. if that's the case, then you need to replace the whole light/wiper stalk assembly, about £240, and get the ecu reset. any good auto electrician should be able to do this a damn site cheaper than main agent. the same switch can also stop the horn from working amongst other things.

ian.settle1 · Dec 10, 2014

Have you recently disconnected the battery by any chance?

I did it on my Golf and the light came on had to have the reset done.

ruston · Dec 10, 2014

The pre tensioner under the seat is the common one as has been said. Chaffed wiring is another.

Barry White · Dec 10, 2014

my wife had this with a 206cc my daughter borrowed the car and turned the airbag off (keyswitch at right hand side of the dash) its so you can use a baby seat in the front
may be worth a check if your model has this?