Originally Posted by
oledoc2u
Paint missing I think would tell me she may have been bumped and repaired. Only a dealer with the computer star system can reset the air bag light which is another indicator it may been repaired. If they unplug the airbag to get into the door it will leave a light on. You have to unplug the battery positive cable before unplugging airbags. Did you know who owned it previously or buy from a car lot? If she took a hit in the door it may letting water into the electronics that are under that floor board. Take your carpet up and you will all the electronics under there. There's your radio problem.
Hi oledoc2u,
thankyou for your advice, I'm really not sure if it has taken a knock as I bought from a car salesman, I think the rear bumper might have been replaced as it has parking sensors which I don't think are a standard feature and I can now see on closer inspection a bad paint job hence the big chunk of paint missing
as for the airbag warning light, when I first got the car it was fine no warning light on at all, but just a couple of months ago it started intermittantly flashing on and now is on permanantly, I will try and source a uk garage that can reset for me,
I can at least point a mechanic in the right areas to look to fix these issues, being a lady owner it can be difficult to trust alot of garages not to rip me off, so if I sound like I know what I'm talking about this may just make them think twice !
Hopefully I will have music back soon too, now the nice weather is coming !
