[James Jupp]

its a clio - the computer is under the cupholders - is there anything been spilt in there? it drips down onto the connector and messes it up - the clip and the computer can be cleaned with contact cleaner and a brush. If its cooked, then replacement computers can be had off ebay for a score.

 

[James Jupp]

Ours2012 --- So you have NOW unlocked the computer ?
Not sure what you mean. I have not unlocked a computer, I have note cleared any DTCs from the SRS system, post new battery.

normally the "locked on request" is done by garages (well its supposed to be), so that no matter what you do to the sensors or cables, the airbags wont go off, now that you dont see that "fault" Ours2012 assumed that you are able to turn it off with your tool.

James --- its a clio - the computer is under the cupholders - is there anything been spilt in there? If its cooked, then replacement computers can be had off ebay for a score.

Nothing has been spilt on the Airbag ECU. I have used both WD-40 and electricasl contact cleaner to clean both socket and plug.
I have been googling my 8200 part number for the Airbag ECU, 8200277317/-- BOSCH, nothing came up on Ebay last week, looks like there are a few auctions for what I need right now

Ahh ok, you´ve already tried that, to be fair, it sounds like the airbag ecu is goosed, for 20 quid and a bit of torx screw wiggling, its a cheapish easy option, if you can find one from the same style of car 2 door / 4 door etc. (if its the wrong style the ecu will be looking for airbags or it´ll have too many etc, this can be changed, but only by renault stealers and their magic clips.

I have been looking at airbag reset services online, although they state this is not a repair of the ECU.

I think you´ll find there is no such thing - you can do what they will do - turn off the airbag light, but it will come one as soon as you turn the key the second time - the airbag system in these cars is self testing, every time you start the car - if theres a fault the light stays on. if theres not, it goes off.

 

[James Jupp]

Airbag bypass, I think we are talking about different parts of the Driver Side SRS system.

i bypassed all my airbags and side sensors and pretensioners in order to locate a fault, it does work.

 

[James Jupp]

Finally, does anyone know why this trouble code would appear in winter and go away in summer? (I am sure the drivers seat has remained unmoved long enough for me to think its weather/heat related)

... does the clio have underseat vents ? hot blower making the cables more flexible?

 

[James Jupp]

you can check that its the drivers seat by "bypassing" the airbag with a resistor (3.3 ohms, nothing near 5.5 like you have been told). If the code goes away (clear codes, then rescan) you know the fault is there in the clip under the seat. dont go chopping and soldering cables if you dont have to. do more testing first.

this is a method to TEST where the fault is. people use this method to "delete" the airbags when they fit aftermarket seats, again, in the way that I´m talking about it it is a method used for fault finding, and it is not meant to be a permanent fix. The website has nothing to do with the advice that I am giving.