"Halmyre" > wrote in message
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> Catman wrote:
>> Halmyre wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Catman wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>MatC wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>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...
>
> --
> Halmyre
>

Think I'll go fing the tape for the time being, the cars just been
serviced...