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Seans_Dad
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airbag light
« on: May 5th, 2008, 7:52pm » |
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My Airbag light seems to flicker now and then, especially when going over bumps in the road. Most of the time, it goes out after starting, but then flickers on and off after a few miles. Sometimes it stays off altogether and all seems well.
Is this a loose connection somewhere? If so, where would be the best place to start looking?
Thanks.
Dan.
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Octavian_P
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Re: airbag light
« Reply #1 on: May 5th, 2008, 9:35pm » |
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Yes, it's a common fault, a small plug in the steering wheel loses contact. You need to open the steering wheel and check the small yellow plug that goes to the middle cushion. Also take care with the "clock spring mechanism". To open the steering wheel you need to unwind two screws that hold the cushion.
WARNING disconnect the battery for at least 15 minutes before doing work or interfering with the airbag electronics as they may go of and cause serious injury !
As a bonus HERE is the full procedure
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Seans_Dad
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Re: airbag light
« Reply #2 on: May 5th, 2008, 9:58pm » |
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Thanks for that, Octavian, that's really helpful 
Now I need to find my radio code before I disconnect the battery!! 
Dan.
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TiberiuS
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Re: airbag light
« Reply #3 on: May 5th, 2008, 11:24pm » |
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Dan, if you can't find the code, don't despair. A few of us have the software to find the code 
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Seans_Dad
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Re: airbag light
« Reply #4 on: May 6th, 2008, 10:11pm » |
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Thanks TiberiouS, but I'm pretty certain the radio code was given to me by the seller, but I will know where to come if I haven't!!
Dan.
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Chieftain
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Re: airbag light
« Reply #5 on: May 7th, 2008, 7:45am » |
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Octavian also thanks for stating which plug, I have same problem and asked which plug as I found 2 on taking the front off, the yellow and a very well secured and located small connector with four wires. Now i know it is the yellow plug i can take it from there.
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fisherman
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Re: airbag light
« Reply #6 on: May 16th, 2008, 10:18pm » |
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Hi dad
another possible cause is the airbag lead to the seatbelt pretensioner its under the drivers seat.If you operate your seat a lot it loosens the connecter.
Fisherman.
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