09-04-2012, 02:09 PM
Having just bought a 54 plate van with the airbag light always on (yes I have a tremendous amount of empathy with 'Rob the Buff'). All the usual quick fixes have been tried to no avail so got hold of a scanner which produced the fault code of: P0801 which is further explained as ' Fault ignition module for drivers airbag, level 1 open circuit.'
Having been through the Haynes manual, no mention is made of an ignition module. A google search only produces the main airbag control ECU. Having had a pull and wiggle of the wiring connectors in and around the steering column, which did cure the fault for about 10 yards! Remaining on eversince. In view of this, it would suggest the fault to be around the steering wheel / column, and reading various sites similar to this the Com 2000 possibly being a suspect.
Does anyone know the location of the airbag ignition module? And is there a clock spring incorporated within the Com 2000? Any other suggestions would be welcomed.
Least I got til November when the MOT's due.....
Should a new Com 2000 unit be required, are these a straight plug in or do they need to be calibrated with garage diagnostic equipment. Not really imagining the worse am I!!
Having been through the Haynes manual, no mention is made of an ignition module. A google search only produces the main airbag control ECU. Having had a pull and wiggle of the wiring connectors in and around the steering column, which did cure the fault for about 10 yards! Remaining on eversince. In view of this, it would suggest the fault to be around the steering wheel / column, and reading various sites similar to this the Com 2000 possibly being a suspect.
Does anyone know the location of the airbag ignition module? And is there a clock spring incorporated within the Com 2000? Any other suggestions would be welcomed.
Least I got til November when the MOT's due.....
Should a new Com 2000 unit be required, are these a straight plug in or do they need to be calibrated with garage diagnostic equipment. Not really imagining the worse am I!!