Trouble resetting airbag light

[baretto]

I have the airbag light on the dashboard. I have bought a SRS reset tool, but I cannot clear the light. The fault code I am getting is code 02,04 Firing circuit, drivers airbag. Does anybody know how I can fix this without taking it to the dealer?
Thanks

[Bench]

unfortunately it will only reset the light, if the fault is still there it will trigger again.

[baretto]

Any idea how to fix the fault - Firing circuit driver side airbag?

[OldskoolRS]

Best you can do is check carefully all the wiring and particularly the connectors. If need be, unplug them (ignition off first!) and clean the connectors with a contact cleaner which you can get from Maplins or most likely Amazon/Ebay. Then clear the error code and cross your fingers. I've got to do a very similar job on my daughter's Mini as she was quoted nearly £400 for a new airbag by the main dealer: I found out that after they reset it the light didn't come back on until the next day, which IMHO a faulty airbag would trigger the error straightaway.

I'll be interested to hear how you get on, I'm looking at the Mini on Sunday afternoon if it's not raining too hard.

[baretto]

Yesterday I removed the airbag and checked all the connections and they are all fine. I used some contact cleaner on the connections as well as unplugging and cleaning all the connectors under the seats. The light still won't reset.
I think it may be the clock spring behind the steering wheel but I didn't have the confidence to remove that.
I think the airbag light on is now a MOT failure and mine is due next month!

[pingu]

I was told by my tester this week that he had a VOSA visit and the air bag light is NOTto be tested.

But, if it is on, it may be a fail. I know this is hypocritical, but if the light is not on, the car won't fail - so if I were an unscrupulous owner I would remove the bulb for the MOT.

Airbag systems are not being tested because it is easy to link the bulb to a timer circuit and fool the MOT tester.

[BonBon]

What was the final diagnosis?
I have the same problem since yesterday and the indy told me it is the slip ring.
Is he right?