[Fritz]

Originally Posted by spiffyjiff

why do you kids insist on living in VA? come over to MD, we only need inspection on resale.

That's true-ish. In MD the technicians verify all lights come on when the key is turned to the ACC position and then all go off when it is started. I believe they can fail your emissions for blatant safety issues due to this.

[John Clay]

Originally Posted by Fritz

That's true-ish. In MD the technicians verify all lights come on when the key is turned to the ACC position and then all go off when it is started. I believe they can fail your emissions for blatant safety issues due to this.

Didn't know that, airbag light will fail MD emissions test?

[MaMuse]

Would love to live in MD, grew up in Annapolis. VA State Inspection is a real pain in the derriere.

[cmartin]

Didn't know that, airbag light will fail MD emissions test?

I've taken cars in with gauge clusters that resemble a christmas tree, just make sure the check engine light isnt on.

[creseida]

Ok, can someone edumacate me as to where I should look for the grounds and connections for the seat belts that trigger the airbag light? I did ask the dealership how much it would be for them to fix it, and even the service guy I spoke with said, "Wow, $1,200.00... that's a lot!" We said in unison, "For that price, the little light can just stay on!"

Then again, if there's a TSB, shouldn't they fix it for free?

[vranko]

Originally Posted by MaMuse

Thanks for all the replies. I have a Cayman..Intersport said they can clear the fault and the light..we'll see. To pass the inspection pulling the bulb sounds the best!

Intersport cleared mine and I had no issues passing VA inspection. The mechanic did question why I had these strange yellow pads that seem to have been overheated a lot . After I explained to him what I use the car for he said I must know what I'm doing and didn't bother to inspect anything else!

[slbates]

Originally Posted by creseida

Ok, can someone edumacate me as to where I should look for the grounds and connections for the seat belts that trigger the airbag light? I did ask the dealership how much it would be for them to fix it, and even the service guy I spoke with said, "Wow, $1,200.00... that's a lot!" We said in unison, "For that price, the little light can just stay on!"

Then again, if there's a TSB, shouldn't they fix it for free?

There is a TSB you can view on renntech. It is related to the ground points that caused most of the problem. I purchased the kit for my 996 C2 and never used it. I tried cleaning the ground points and used Deoxit. Light never came back on.

[tbernard]

Originally Posted by John Clay

Didn't know that, airbag light will fail MD emissions test?

Not true. It's an emissions test and not a safety inspection. Only the check engine light needs to be out. On an ODBII car, it would fail anyway if the check engine light is on.

[Landjet]

I just went through a MD emissions test this week with the airbag lit and I passed. Probably would not pass the state inspection when you transfer titles. In MD they are 2 altogether different tests.