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Failed inspection - ABS and SRS lights never light up
Folks,
Brought the (new to me) '92 300D in to get it inspected and the car failed due to the ABS and SRS lights NOT lighting up when key is turned. All other lights come on (and then off when the car starts). Sure would like to think it's just two bulbs burnt out - but I suspect it's more than that. I don't know the history of the car. I've only owned it for a few weeks. Any thoughts? -John |
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Are the fuses present and not blown?
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Yes - I've checked all fuses and they look good. Doesn't seem to be a fuse issue.
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since when must abs and srs work to pass inspection?
On my 91 BMW I rebuilt the ABS (bosch shops can get fault codes for these old cars), but cut the wire to the srs bulb as the endeavour was too proprietary, too expensive, and I wasnt about to change airbags out. Neither ever caused an issue with safety inspection in DE or NJ.
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Current Diesels: 1981 240D (73K) 1982 300CD (169k) 1985 190D (169k) 1991 350SD (113k) 1991 350SD (206k) 1991 300D (228k) 1993 300SD (291k) 1993 300D 2.5T (338k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k) Past Diesels: 1983 300D (228K) 1985 300D (233K) |
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Yes, check that there are good bulbs in place. No point speculating on a potential non-issue.
Sixto 87 300D^2 |
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And don't just look at the fuses. Remove each one to make sure the ends aren't corroded and there isn't a hairline crack in a conductor somewhere.
I'm amazed that an inspector would even know, for all the various makes and models, which bulbs are supposed to light up in which switch position. They must have one hell of a reference book. I suppose it's that Trantorian love of government. Jeremy
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"Buster" in the '95 Our all-Diesel family 1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car 2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022) Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762 "Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz." -- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970 |
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lots of dealers remove bulbs
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Just parallel the lights with the ignition light, they will come on with the ignition & go out when it starts. Or wire them with a timer.
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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort.... 1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket. 1980 300D now parts car 800k miles 1984 300D 500k miles 1987 250td 160k miles English import 2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles 1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo. 1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion. Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving |
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lol.
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Current Diesels: 1981 240D (73K) 1982 300CD (169k) 1985 190D (169k) 1991 350SD (113k) 1991 350SD (206k) 1991 300D (228k) 1993 300SD (291k) 1993 300D 2.5T (338k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k) Past Diesels: 1983 300D (228K) 1985 300D (233K) |
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Might need to try a different inspection station if that option is available to you.
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Codifex 1981 240D ChinaBlue (Got her running with a donor engine.) 1983 300DTurbo w/sunroof. 1984 300TD manual sunroof. (Electrical Gremlins) |
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Did they catch the warning lights by observation or through an OBD scan?
Sixto 87 300D^2 |
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