rob1621
4/7/2008 8:06:56 PM
so i took out the steering columb because it got in the way of redoing some of my suspension on my 2000 blazer lt 4x4 and i put it all together right and everything but the AIRBAG light came on, anybody know why?
blazin97
4/7/2008 8:23:18 PM
try disconnecting the battery for a few hours then reconnect. BE CAREFUL if you drive it because with the light on the air bag may go off at anytime.
silvers10
4/7/2008 8:47:00 PM
I would actualy take the airbag out until you think you can get it figured out, not only is it a hazard if it goes off but it will do some damage to your windshield if it deploys
silvers10
4/7/2008 10:14:39 PM
I was reading the repair manual and it says anytime you remove the steering comlumb you have to pull the airbag fuse out and unplug the yellow Connector Position Assurance (CPA) located behind the knee bolster and sound insulator panel, below the instrument panel...
Paddle_grl
4/7/2008 11:39:28 PM
quote:
ORIGINAL: blazin97
try disconnecting the battery for a few hours then reconnect. BE CAREFUL if you drive it because with the light on the air bag may go off at anytime.
correction on that....when the airbag light is on..or not on in this case..the problem is the airbag my not function in case of an accident...not that it will go off at any time...and as silvers said..you always need to take out the fuse...all yellow wires are strictly for airbags...I would suggest you take it in and have the system diagnosed....it could be something as simple as a wire or a fuse...but better off having some one who knows the system playing with the wires...accidental airbag deployment is definitely a hazard..
rob1621
4/9/2008 4:19:01 PM
ok so i talked to a guy about it and he said that if you turn the steering wheel so many times with out the steering columb, that some kid of spring breaks inside the car and this causes the light to come on, and no air bag will deploy incase of accident. Does anybody have any expirience with this? How do i fix it?
swartlkk
4/9/2008 4:38:27 PM
If you have broken the clock spring (the electrical connection device that allows the steering wheel mounted electrical devices to receive power and communicate with the rest of the vehicle), then you need to replace the clock spring assembly.
rob1621
4/9/2008 5:14:05 PM
how hard is it to install that spring? where can i get it?
swartlkk
4/9/2008 5:37:57 PM
I believe this is going to be a dealer item:
Clockspring
Without Accessory Control 26087310
With Accessory Control 26087312
You could check with GMPartsDirect.com or Parts4Chevys.com. I'd go with Parts4Chevys.com if you want to get it sometime soon.
Are you sure that is your problem? Did you spin the wheel while it was disconnected? Are you sure that you got everything reconnected?
As far as the replacement, you must remove the airbag module, the steering wheel, and then the clockspring.
rob1621
4/9/2008 9:44:29 PM
well im not 100% sure if this is the probelm but i was talking to a mechanic and he said he's sure. But what should i do to make sure its that 100% thats its broken? can i do it myself or take it to a mechanic?
swartlkk
4/10/2008 4:57:57 AM
As far as replacing it goes, that all depends on your experience level, tools available (steering wheel puller or welder & some steel to make one, etc), and your comfort level with working around an airbag system.
When I get some time, I can walk you through the steps, just don't know when I'll be able to do that. Things are busy here at work and I've got tons of spring cleaning at home that has to get done before I go on my up coming business trip.
rob1621
4/11/2008 4:57:01 PM
oks o how do i tell if it is broken?
