computer display

[mark78]

does anyone know of a fuse to disconnect the computer my car is due a psv test and it comes up airbag fault but if its disconnected they cant see the fault just until i gather 123 quid to buy the crash sensor

[David Horn]

Since it's PSV, you might find yourself in an exceptionally dodgy position if you tried to fraud your way through an MOT.

[cazyp]

By 'psv' test are you talking about a public service vehicle test??

If so...

[mark78]

yeah m8 a taxi test a friend was told by mot bloke if they cant see it they wont fail it

[MalcQV]

I feel the responsible thing is to pay the money for the sensor.

[David Horn]

Typical mini-cab driver, though - to hell with the customer.

[mark78]

Typical mini-cab driver, though - to hell with the customer.

i was goin to replace sensor but didnt have the cash at the min as i have done alot of work to car over the past few weeks FOR THE SAFETY OF MY CUSTOMERS took it to psv test which costs 138.50 and it passed apparently airbags are not compulsary i still intend to get sensor FOR THE SAFETY OF MY CUSTOMERS came on here to ask for help and ya get some jumped up pri*k deciding im a bad person because i could not afford part at the min cheers for your replys , horn away and annoy someone else

[David Horn]

Oh, I see - it was for the "safety of your customers" that you were going to lie to to the authority.

Airbag light on means no side airbags, no curtain airbags, no A-pillar airbags, no seat belt pre-tensioners etc... definitely sounds like you're safety focussed to me.

Strangely enough, had you simply asked if the PSV test could be passed with the airbag light on, no one would have bothered at all. The issue (and I think you'll find reading the replies that it's not just me thinking along these lines) is that you're trying to cover it up. PSV MOT is designed to make sure the vehicle is safe, not in perfect condition.

You have a responsibility to your customers. When they are travelling in your car, you are directly responsible for their safety. You came on here asking for help in order to circumvent legally required safety checks, and you now seem a little surprised that you didn't get it.

[cazyp]

Typical mini-cab driver, though - to hell with the customer.

As a private hire driver/operator I find that extremely offensive.
My VW taxi is maintained to a very high standard, as are 99% of the considerable number of drivers I know.

I could say that the Typical customer was an arrogant ar5e, but I don't like to generalise..

[David Horn]

Sorry mate - having lived in Leeds for several years I can't say I've ever had a good experience despite trying many operators. Worst experience ranged from being run over by one (who then drove off), to 70% of the drivers not speaking a word of English, to the rest who took the longest and most circuitous route they could.

I don't doubt that there are many excellent mini-cab drivers - of which you are clearly one - but the example set by the author of this thread will not go far towards restoring their damaged reputation.