mumof4 Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 If you have side airbags, your seats will have the arrowed panel on them with the word (airbag"(Yes, I got round to taking the photos and you will also see the Quote
NikpV Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 Umm well just seen the piccies on the other thread - definitely a mk2 I wonder when they changed from holeless to holed headrests then = shape look different to mk1 headrest which are rounded - looks likes 3 styles then - Live and learn :angry: (unless you're BJ then its live and leer :blink: :angry: ) Quote
mumof4 Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 Umm well just seen the piccies on the other thread - definitely a mk2 I wonder when they changed from holeless to holed headrests then = shape look different to mk1 headrest which are rounded - looks likes 3 styles then - Live and learn :lol: (unless you're BJ then its live and leer :lol: ;) ) :angry: :blink: :angry: :lol: ..i didnt even now there were diff types!!!! Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted June 23, 2006 Report Posted June 23, 2006 The headrests changed around Feb 2001. When I bought my X-reg Gal, the garage also had a Y-reg one which had done slightly more miles. That one had the headrests with holes in them ,and the three-point centre belt on the middle seat whereas mine just has a lapstrap. I bought lower mileage, plus it was silver and the other one was black; wife and kids didn't like black - looked too much like a van with the dark tinted windows Quote
raymac Posted June 23, 2006 Report Posted June 23, 2006 The headrests changed around Feb 2001. When I bought my X-reg Gal, the garage also had a Y-reg one which had done slightly more miles. That one had the headrests with holes in them ,and the three-point centre belt on the middle seat whereas mine just has a lapstrap. I bought lower mileage, plus it was silver and the other one was black; wife and kids didn't like black - looked too much like a van with the dark tinted windows mine is y reg with lapstrap , must be older but registered late :D is the three point centre belt all attached to the seat ? Quote
Andrew T Posted June 23, 2006 Report Posted June 23, 2006 It's worth remembering when ordering parts that those who have a version 2.1 (Solid headrests & Lapstrap) also have the smaller diameter brakes of the MK1. On the subject of specification trivia, does anyone have a seatbelt warning light ? During a very bored moment (Mrs T doing a "quick" bit of shopping) I took to reading the owners manual which says I should have one, mind you it also says I should have a cruise control warning light which has been the subject of previous discussion and it seems to be a lucky dip as to who has or hasn't got one. Quote
mumof4 Posted June 23, 2006 Report Posted June 23, 2006 I have a seat belt warning light..not sure about a cruise control one..... so when you mean version 2.1, does that mean there are two versions of the mk2?????? i have solid head rests and lapbelt... Quote
Andrew T Posted June 23, 2006 Report Posted June 23, 2006 Yes, when the Mark 2 was introduced (August 2000) it had the solid headrests, lapbelts and mk1 size brakes. There was then an upgrade (Feb 2001 says Ivor) which introduced the 3 point belt, holy headrests and larger diameter discs front and rear, version 2.2 if you like. There may be some other minor differences as well, I think the brake diiferences apply to the Bamma and Shazza as well. There was a post about this in the early days of the forum, and if IIRC it was due to a cockup by the manufacturer in not applying for type approval for the new parts (or something like that). Quote
mumof4 Posted June 23, 2006 Report Posted June 23, 2006 i must say that i would rather have a 3 point harness in the middle seat rather than a lapbelt.so i have an early mk2....nice to know!!and smaller brakes! Quote
Andrew T Posted June 23, 2006 Report Posted June 23, 2006 There have been posts in the past regarding retro fitting a 3 point belt to the centre seat. It's not possible to fit a factory type installation, but belt manufacturer Securon was supposed to be working on a conversion kit which involved bolting a reel to the floor behihind the middle seat. I don't recall anyone on this site having used it though. Quote
mumof4 Posted June 23, 2006 Report Posted June 23, 2006 i think that i will look into it as the lap belt i feel is not secure enough.plus god forbid if my car was ever in an accident they can cause internal damage...that much i do know.going to do a search now... Quote
mumof4 Posted June 23, 2006 Report Posted June 23, 2006 OK..when i went on their website before i saw your linc, it stated that they do not deal with individual enquiries and that i have to contact a motor outlet for the set..it looks safe but then as it says on the linc....you are stuck with it on the floorbetween the two back seats. Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted June 23, 2006 Report Posted June 23, 2006 3-point belt retracts into the roof when not in use - held by magnets. It has 2 buckles on it, one to fit into each side of the middle seat (and obviously, the upper mount is in the roof, on one of the crossbars that form part of the body structure) Quote
Masked Marauder Posted June 23, 2006 Report Posted June 23, 2006 That 3 point belt solution is function over form though, it works, but is awful! Quote
lazyb5 Posted June 27, 2006 Report Posted June 27, 2006 Hi all i have an 02 mk2 holes in headrests 3 point middle belt (reel in the roof) but i only have small brakes cause i just changed them ie300mm so did i get the bottom of the parts bin then? :D Quote
Bigjeeze Posted June 27, 2006 Report Posted June 27, 2006 Hi all i have an 02 mk2 holes in headrests 3 point middle belt (reel in the roof) but i only have small brakes cause i just changed them ie300mm so did i get the bottom of the parts bin then? :D I have the same - MK2 Holey Headrests 3 point middle seat belt etc etc etc but the smaller discs as well. Still it seems to stop alright so far!!! Quote
NikpV Posted June 28, 2006 Report Posted June 28, 2006 Hi all i have an 02 mk2 holes in headrests 3 point middle belt (reel in the roof) but i only have small brakes cause i just changed them ie300mm so did i get the bottom of the parts bin then? :D umm checking the receipt from when we had our discs done it appears we have the larger discs + holey headrests and 3point lap belt - Y reg 2001. The combinations appear to be a bit pot luck :D ;) Quote
greg_68 Posted June 28, 2006 Report Posted June 28, 2006 You will find that nearly all cars have model year changes at least once or twice a year. We often have one every quarter although the average joe on the street may not see any difference. The disc size was probably implemented on a model year change (say 2000.5). Differing times of dealership vehicle registration may then have an efffect. Maybe if you find out exactly what model year you have (not too sure how you do that though) failing that look at your vin's you maybe able to narrow down the vin range the change was made given the amount of people on here. another classic post, starts off on side airbags and ends up with disc size and fitting centre point lapbelt to the floor. ;) Quote
NikpV Posted June 28, 2006 Report Posted June 28, 2006 another classic post, starts off on side airbags and ends up with disc size and fitting centre point lapbelt to the floor evolved rather than hijacked I think - although how you define the difference beats me ;) :D Quote
neiluk Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 Hello, I'm looking into buying a newer galaxy and was wondering if anyone knows if the mk2 has side or curtain airbags for the second or third row passengers. If so, what year/spec were they introduced. Thanks for any help, Neil. Quote
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