sotal Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 OK I know the standard answer is "it must be plugged into testbook" but.... What do people know about it??? I currently have the light on all the time, sometimes the last "S" Flashes sometimes it's all on constant. Does that have any significance? Does anyone know where the fault is stored? Is it in the SRS ECU or the main ECU. Anyone know what type of memory the fault codes are stored in - is it volatile or not? What happens if you remove the SRS Fuse (looks to have a yellow protector over it) - Does the light still flash? My thoughts behind all this was that back in 95 (when mine was made) they mostly used memory which would erase if left for a while - so is there any chance of being able to remove power to the ECU which stores the code and see if it forgets the fault code? Failing that what sort of money am I looking at to have my disco plugged into Testbook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRX Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Once the light is on the only ways to get it turned off is to either remove the LED's or get it plugged into a testbook. Mines been on for a long time but the steering wheel connector has gone on mine so the airbag is not connected, therefore i ignore it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 SRS faults don't reset and you need a Testbook... Most likely cause is the airbag rotary coupler as RRX said and it's a couple of hundred quid. Not sure if removing fuses puts the light off or not but it is probably an MOT fail anyway. The SRS ECU is under the cubby box and the faults are stored in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotal Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 Has anyone actually tried removing the SRS ECU and leaving it off for a few hours? or does that itself generate a fault code? is the car driveable without the SRS ECU plugged in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 I think it will drive fine, but it won't make the light go out when you plug the ecu back in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotal Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 Do any independent type places have any tools like testbook, or is Dealer only?? I'm still sure there must be some way of doing it in car, they just don't seem to be that clever! I was just reading on the net about Range Rovers being fixable (in a slightly expensive way) by replacing the loom as the bit that stores the fault is tripped in the wiring itself. Not sure if this is true? and not sure if it's the same for discos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally V8 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Most LR independants have Autologic,Rovacom,Autodiagnos or Testbook to do their diagnostic work.(I have Testbook 1 and 4,shortly to be upgraded)They are the only way to clear the faults,disconnecting and time will not.Why dont you get it diagnosed,these early systems were prone to low battery voltage faults and may just need resetting.It needs to be done at a LR specialist tho as nearly all other diagnostic kit including Bosch,Snap on etc will only do powertrain stuff - and mostly on later cars.There is no reason to pay more than £20-30 for a hook up,it takes just a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotal Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 ouch, just phoned the local dealership to ask how much to plug the disco into the computer to reset the code or tell me what the fault is... they said it comes under the minimum charge which is half an hours labour which is £58.75, and they're fully booked until a week on Wednesday. I said at that price I'd take the bulb out Anyone know of any independent type places in Staffordshire - preferably near Stoke-on-Trent who would do it for £20 or less? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotal Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 Found an independent about 1 hour away that will do it for £35 - still seems steep to just plug it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I have used LRC at Congleton for parts and the staff are friendly, I have no idea what there labour rates are as I haven't had any work done by them. Clicky. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 farquin ell - an hourly rate of nigh on £120 are you serious??? wish I could get that on something official I would show it to people who whinge about ours at £25 an hour it's a 5 min job to read fault codes so I should tell them to shove their fully booked somewhere painful!!! having said that I guess it is an expensive asset and perhaps a charge is justified for having the benefit of that - gotta get the money back somehow - the diagnostic kit and special tools definitely fall into the ripoff category of pricing when you have to buy them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotal Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 I have used LRC at Congleton for parts and the staff are friendly, I have no idea what there labour rates are as I haven't had any work done by them.Clicky. Pete. Thanks for that, I've thought of one more local place, if that fails I give the a try as they're only 20 mins away or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.