tDR Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by redline Rooster other wise you WILL trip you airbag warning system and you'll have to take it to Toyota for them to reset it!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by Martin F NOt quite true, you can reset this with a piece of wire and some dexterity. ^^ As above, managed to trip the air bag warning light by turning the ignition on with the top part of the dash removed whilst wiring up chip / fog etc. Yes, I know I'm a donkey Question is, how do I extinguish it myself so I don't have to take it to Toyota? (Already done a search to find the above quotes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted April 4, 2003 Author Share Posted April 4, 2003 Just found this: How to turn off the airbag light Problem: Disconnecting the connector behind the upper dash piece where the odometer is located while the ignition key is turned on will result in the airbag light staying on. Here's how to turn it off : Go under the hood and open the diagnostic cap located on the passenger-side near the firewall (see photo). Look for AB & TC. Make two plugs with wire to fit into these connectors. With the ignition key turned to the ON position alternate the two wires to the negative terminal of the battery. They need to be done in a consistent rhythm, about one second apart. TC,AB,TC,AB,TC,AB... This needs to be done several times. If you can't get it to work, try adjusting the speed. It is helpful to have someone look at the airbag light while performing this to let you know when the light goes out/blink. ^^ Sound accurate? It's for the US spec, mine is J Spec GZ Auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 That matches the info I have too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 Ive had to do it, it does work, just to remove any doubt. Mine is UK spec if that makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted April 4, 2003 Author Share Posted April 4, 2003 Cheers. Will give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 Done SEVERAL times on mine ! ! at dealers (before they knew about the igniton-on bit!) and at Mine (doh!) works fine - but, sometimes have to do it a couple of times ! [mine's a Jap' spec] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted April 5, 2003 Author Share Posted April 5, 2003 Done it today, worked a treat Just so people know it does indeed work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted April 5, 2003 Share Posted April 5, 2003 you mean . . . YOU DIDN'T TRUST US ! ! " oh, the shame, the shame of it all ":( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted April 5, 2003 Author Share Posted April 5, 2003 nah Big S, just in case mine was 'different' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted April 5, 2003 Share Posted April 5, 2003 no... don't try crawling back now....it's just TOO late..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted April 6, 2003 Author Share Posted April 6, 2003 Don't have a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Just found this and have the same issue Will try it out later. Thanks tDR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Just found this and have the same issue Will try it out later. Thanks tDR NP's - that's a blast from the past, can't believe that was 7yrs ago now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Mines been like it for ages but CBS to do it. Does it actualy stop the airbag working tho? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Mines been like it for ages but CBS to do it. Does it actualy stop the airbag working tho? Who knows, wouldn't like to find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 A BIG thank you tDR. If I had the correct anatomy I'd have your babies. Sorted the problem out thats been bugging me for weeks. Awesome mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 A BIG thank you tDR. If I had the correct anatomy I'd have your babies. Sorted the problem out thats been bugging me for weeks. Awesome mate. pmsl - glad it done the trick! (though I'll pass on the offer of more mini-tDR's!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Mines been like it for ages but CBS to do it. Does it actualy stop the airbag working tho?I do recall a thread a long time a go where someone was unlucky enough to find out it didn't prevent the air bag from deploying. I'll see if I can find it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I do recall a thread a long time a go where someone was unlucky enough to find out it didn't prevent the air bag from deploying. I'll see if I can find it......failed, but I'm not the only one who remembers the thread. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1420514&postcount=4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charlyboy Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 WOW, first time on the forum that I have found an easy and exact answer to a simple problem. Took me less than five minutes and hey presto it worked. I found that altenating fast rather than slow did the trick. Now my beautiful (mint condition) is going up for sale, (have two and one has to go) Thank you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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