Catman wrote:
> Halmyre wrote:
>
>
>>Catman wrote:
>>
>>
>>>MatC wrote:
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>>>
>>>>Picked up my Spider (2.0 Lusso 2001) last weekend, only one problem with
>>>>it, there is a red light on the dashboard It looks like a seatbelt or
>>>>airbag light.
>>>>The previous owner tells me it's a common problem with these, and it just
>>>>needs to go into the garage to be reset.
>>>>Looking through the paperwork that came with the car it's been reset
>>>>once, with a note "contacts cleaned", is this just a normal problem and I
>>>>should leave it, or does it need looking at ASAP? Is there anyway I can
>>>>clear it myself?
>>>
>>>
>>>Personally, first time, I'd get it checked by a pro, in case it does
>>>indicate a problem. You might be able to reset it, which could be useful
>>>cos AIUI if it's airbag, it's an MOT fail. ISTBC
>>>
>>
>>My 156 passed its MOT even though the airbag warning light was on. It
>>might depend on where you get it tested, though.
>>
>
> I suspect it does.

A small piece of black electrician's tape, suitably applied, might do
the trick...

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Halmyre