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Error code 33 - airbags

Post by Inspector71 » Tue Apr 05, 2022 5:27 pm

Hi all, I've checked the code in the tech database & my code appears to be 33 -passenger airbag. It just came on for no reason over the weekend. 3 flashes pause - 3 flashes.

does anyone know what would be the cause & has anyone else had this issue?

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Re: Error code 33 - airbags

Post by cpt black » Tue Apr 05, 2022 5:52 pm

Possible loose corroded air bag connector,remove the glove box unit and trace the wiring
from air bag,clean the terninals etc (battery off) before start ;)
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Re: Error code 33 - airbags

Post by mojo98 » Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:47 pm

As Kev says, disconnect battery, and check connection behind glove box
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Re: Error code 33 - airbags

Post by Inspector71 » Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:57 pm

Nice one, thanks all, I'll take a look at the weekend when I'm doing the alternator belt :)
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Re: Error code 33 - airbags

Post by Micron » Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:59 pm

Inspector71 wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:57 pm
 Nice one, thanks all, I'll take a look at the weekend when I'm doing the alternator belt :)
Don’t forget to loosen the alternator pulley bolt before you loosen the alternator tensioner bolt
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Re: Error code 33 - airbags

Post by Inspector71 » Fri Apr 15, 2022 12:45 am

Well I didnt have to look far, so thanks both :-)
Just below the glovebox, there's a trim panel. Looks like the airbag wiring had snagged - I was the last & only person to sit in the passenger seat before the light came on :lol:

Gave a little jiggle, & pushed the connector back together - no more airbag warning light yay!

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Re: Error code 33 - airbags

Post by Micron » Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:43 am

Glad it’s sorted and so easily 😎

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Re: Error code 33 - airbags

Post by Inspector71 » Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:21 pm

Well I did say that when I met you at the NEC Malcolm :D
been using the MGF while the weathers been nice, so will be reverting back to the Probe ready for the weekend ;)
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Re: Error code 33 - airbags

Post by Micron » Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:32 pm

Inspector71 wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:21 pm
 Well I did say that when I met you at the NEC Malcolm :D
been using the MGF while the weathers been nice, so will be reverting back to the Probe ready for the weekend ;)
Close, I'm Trevor, the grey haired old git, Malcolm (MOJO98) is the old git with a tash :lol: :lol:
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Re: Error code 33 - airbags

Post by cpt black » Tue Apr 19, 2022 2:29 pm

Aint it good when you get an easy fix
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