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Frequent flyer Bronze Posts: 44 Location: NSW | Administrator - 4/12/2017 22:10 On my GT the guys who did the turbo install stuffed the bumper bar airbag sensor...I had to replace the airbag controller unit. This unit is at the very front of the center console near the firewall. Most of the car interior had to come out to get to it...it has to be replaced...a fuseable link blows in it. Ouch. Being not so handy myself, I'd imagine it would cost me a fair bit in labour if that is indeed also the case for me! Anyway, my mechanic first cleared the light and it did stay off for a while...but as of a few weeks ago, the light has come back on again and is staying on. I recalled him saying that it was a historical code that was cleared (by someone else) previously, but the pre-purchase inspection report did say all panels had original paint from the factory of the same age, so it could not have been a dodgy smash repair job before I started owning the car (as it would've never been in an accident beforehand)...and it has certainly not been crashed since I own it! At the same time, I also only found out recently that the back lower cover of my steering wheel has gone completely missing! Can definitely recall feeling a cover around there when I bought the car in 2013, and nothing have broken/fall off during my ownership, except for the headlight switch recall in Sep 2014...see photos. I usually park with the front wheels in the "straight ahead" position, so it was not until the other day when I did not park this way, that I noticed the missing cover. Thus, putting the two things together, IMHO it would not be completely unreasonable to surmise that: (IMG_7402.jpg) (IMG_7403.jpg) (IMG_7404.jpg) Attachments ----------------  IMG_7402.jpg (255KB - 532 downloads) IMG_7403.jpg (220KB - 477 downloads) IMG_7404.jpg (220KB - 548 downloads) | ||
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Frequent flyer Gold Posts: 1093 Location: An island off southern Tasmania. | if it clears and stays cleared then it is not a controller fault. you really need a mechanic with a MUT3 test unit to clear it....only myself and a mitsubishi dealer have them. it might be a genuine fault in the steering wheel assembly. take it to a dealer mate...unless you can get to Hobart and i would be happy to help for....free....  It could be the clock spring in the steering wheel assembly making dodgey contact as you spin the wheel....simple fix if you have the parts. just re-read your first post....its a problem in the steering wheel.....wreckers...50 bucks and you'll get the whole lot...bag...clockspring etc disconnect battery first...wait an hour..... DID I MENTION DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FIRST ?????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
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Frequent flyer Bronze Posts: 44 Location: NSW | Thank you John for your input and support. The LX has been back to the mechanic since. He took it to an auto elec and the report came up with B1411 - front passenger airbag squib open? So they checked a few things around there and cleared the code, and all seemed OK. I include a pic of the report they gave me - does this mean they have a MUT3? Or just a generic scanner? Anyway - a few weeks of all clear later, and the light is back on and is staying on again as of a few days ago. Probably the controller then?  At this point, I can take the car back to the mechanic for them to take out the dash and replace the controller etc., or I could take it to a dealer. Not sure about the former option again, because I'd hate for this issue to drag on (I am charged labour every single time, not to mention the logistical inconvenience etc. which is becoming annoying). I am also hesitant with the latter option considering what they did to my car for the recall, and the likely $$$ they will charge. So I really hope you are not joking re: coming to Hobart. I would rather entrust my LX to someone who is likely more familiar with 380s than anyone else, and is more likely to fix it once properly at a reasonable cost...! (IMG_8039.JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMG_8039.JPG (86KB - 500 downloads) | ||
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Frequent flyer Bronze Posts: 44 Location: NSW | John - I can't say I'm much of a DIY guy to date, but a quick Youtube search suggests I should be able to mix concrete. My wife can probably help out with other lighter tasks - she wants to come along as we both love Tassie very much. We are happy to help out with any and everything really - as long as it's legal and won't break our marriage! In terms of timing - are you OK with any day(s) between, say, July 27 and August 11? Hopefully it won't take that many days to fix. I will definitely take extreme care on certain parts of our trip to you - I don't think the half-worn RE002s fancy black ice that much! Surely I don't need snow chains? Do you want us to pick up and/or bring you anything from the mainland? As long as it can fit a LPG 380 2-up with winter gear. Might save you postage on something not too bulky, but perhaps relatively heavy for its/their size(s). With some weeks to go, you might as well see if you can organise something, and make the most of the opportunity Happy for us to PM/email each other in private so we can nut out the details. Probably better/easier that way too. P.S.: FYI, the wording in the invoice suggests the mechanic and his auto electrician friend simply tested the LHF air bag circuit resistance (apparently it was OK). Definitely no aftermarket stereo (and no sign of the removal of a previous install) as far as I can tell, but I do notice an inconsistent gap in the LHF air bag dashboard cutout that was been so for some time, possibly due to heat...I'll show you what I mean in person. Then you can show me all the other things you've mentioned as well. | ||
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