Help re " Red Airbag light again " Is someone pulling my chain ?

[Tea Bag]

Hi.
Latest message from the front,the numbers on the unit to be bought,do not match up with the numbers on the old unit.... So this is now on hold. Now bear in mind,i am a computor numpty..
It has been said quote. " They can do jiggly bits to the old one in the UK and America..........WHAT ? So I am asking the collective on here One.Is someone having a laugh or is this correct. 2. If correct would it be possible to get in touch with Fiat direct and order one or have another holiday in the Uk (Quick hop across to Ireland ) and get it sorted there.
Any advice will be appreciated,we should be on the municipal Praia de Mira tomorrow,but they do have internet. TIA.
Tea Bag
PS. If i post the old one back and then have it resent back here..... Export/Import Tax.

 

[Riverbankannie]

From what I have read, you are best to buy a new one - which may well have a different code number. Are there not any Fiat dealers in Portugal ?

 

[tonka]

I'm going to assume your on about the airbag ECU module. As far as I have read, if you buy a new module to replace an old one it can be fitted BUT needs to be programmed to match the vehicle. Something called "proxy alignment" done with dealer software.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

From what I have read, you are best to buy a new one - which may well have a different code number. Are there not any Fiat dealers in Portugal ?

When you buy a new one it has to be "Proxy aligned " ( configured) to your vehicle ecu.
The faulty one can sometimes be "repaired" ,reprogrammed to reset the unit at a lower cost.but usually not guaranteed.

 

[Tea Bag]

From what I have read, you are best to buy a new one - which may well have a different code number. Are there not any Fiat dealers in Portugal ?

Hi.
I was taking advice from people who should know here in Portyland not

Ponteland.(.Alreet Bonnie lad.) where they WOULD have known.. ..." How can i soar like an Eagle , when i am surrounded by TURKEYS !!! ". Ooooops. Guess who will be beating a path to the nearest Fiat dealer tomorrow.
Will keep posting as and when anything happens,its not as if Ducato vans are never seen here,they have Fiat.Renault. Proton ? ( Malaysian triple valve.Not a bad bit of kit in their day ) and some Mobile Scrap !! with Roman numerals as/on the number plates trundling about ( LOVE IT !!),so knitting a new unit should be childs play to these lads. Take care.
Tea Bag.

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[the1andonly]

Proxi alignment can be a diy solution. You need a windoze laptop multiecuscan and an interface. Alfaobd on an android device is an alternative.

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[Tea Bag]

Proxi alignment can be a diy solution. You need a windoze laptop multiecuscan and an interface. Alfaobd on an android device is an alternative.

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Hi.
Will get SIL to sort this in the morning and hopefully get back to you with a result,he has taken over from Derek who has moved back to the UK. Thanks again.
Tea Bag.
PS. Isn't education a wonderful thing.... Me ?. " Some fell on stoney ground..".

 

[tonka]

Proxi alignment can be a diy solution. You need a windoze laptop multiecuscan and an interface. Alfaobd on an android device is an alternative.

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Does multiecuscan do this ??
I have read so many threads now i'm confused. Some say it will and some say it wont..

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Does multiecuscan do this ??
I have read so many threads now i'm confused. Some say it will and some say it wont..

Think it works with fiat's but not peugeot base vehicles( for example),but you have to download the programme for a fee and buy the correct leads.

 

[missmollie]

Does multiecuscan do this ??
I have read so many threads now i'm confused. Some say it will and some say it wont..

Multiecsan will do the proxy alignment but, it has to be the purchased one the free one won’t do it. You will also need the leads which you can get off eBay. I only needed to do the alignment because my odometer was flashing after fitting a 2nd hand airbag ecu. The guy I got the leads off actually done the alignment remotely over the internet very helpful guy.

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[Tigger-Tim]

Think it works with fiat's but not peugeot base vehicles( for example),but you have to download the programme for a fee and buy the correct leads.

I don't know about the airbag module, but multiecuscan can see/alter most of the ECUs on my citroen. Just not the engine or gearbox.

 

[WESTY66]

Mines also come on on the way to Alde for a service

 

[the1andonly]

Does multiecuscan do this ??
I have read so many threads now i'm confused. Some say it will and some say it wont..

It does proxi alignment and a whole lot more. Some people have difficulty getting Mes to work, this is primarily down to communication errors and usb settings, and cheap/inferior obd connectors. Fiat/ serval van canbus / ecu systems require a number of adaptors (typicaly coloured yellow, red ,green, blue, grey, they are also refered by a numbering system, yellow is 3)
Many of the boxer,relay ecus are same as FiaT and can be read with Mes. The boxer, relay engine ecus can be read with Alfaobd, another full function software for SEvel vans, i have the android version.
It is also apparent that there are nasty chinesse fakes on the tinternet that will only give you grief (if not worse). Buy direct from multiecuscan.net or distributor in my previous post

 

[tonka]

It does proxi alignment and a whole lot more. Some people have difficulty getting Mes to work, this is primarily down to communication errors and usb settings, and cheap/inferior obd connectors. Fiat/ serval van canbus / ecu systems require a number of adaptors (typicaly coloured yellow, red ,green, blue, grey, they are also refered by a numbering system, yellow is 3)
Many of the boxer,relay ecus are same as FiaT and can be read with Mes. The boxer, relay engine ecus can be read with Alfaobd, another full function software for SEvel vans, i have the android version.
It is also apparent that there are nasty chinesse fakes on the tinternet that will only give you grief (if not worse). Buy direct from multiecuscan.net or distributor in my previous post

Whoosh it's all gone over my head.
BUT.. I known a friendly northerner who has the official software so at a future fun rally it may be sorted

 

[MitchandJenny]

Took Van in to Diss yesterday for Airbag fault.
Had rung a week ago and asked them to stock a module !! Nope can’t do that sorry !!
So now one will arrive this week and I have to take the Van back again.
I guess no one carries stock anymore !!
Maybe I should have phoned in the module part No.. Hindsight .
£400 fitted and proxy aligned.
Peace of mind.
It HAD to be done it was on Jenny’s side..

Mitch

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[Martynovo]

Whoosh it's all gone over my head.
BUT.. I known a friendly northerner who has the official software so at a future fun rally it may be sorted

I've come into this thread late but have the multiecuscan connectors, reader etc for fiat. It worked on my fiat motorhome with same problems but software license not transferable . I'm now in Spain in merc hymer so no use to me but back UK about 5th may. If you still have problems I'll post kit to you on return for postage cost only. If no good you could always sell it.