airbag indicator (on dash)
07-13-2008, 10:44 AM
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
airbag indicator (on dash)
After replacing my engine and some other modifications I have noticed that I have a driver's side airbag light lit on my dash. A friend told me that if one turns the steering wheel while the steering shaft is disconnected it can damage an airbag sensor on the steering column. Anyone have any info on this?
07-13-2008, 10:51 AM
#2
Safety Car
The indicator means your airbag system is disabled. There are many things that can cause this .... over-turning the steering wheel when the column is disconnected is one ..... Installing a new BCM with incorrect programming is another.
Over turning the wheel breaks the "clock spring" wiring that attaches the airbag in the steering wheel to the cars main wiring system.
The best way to diagnose the problem is to display your DTC data on the DIC.
If you don't know how to do it go here ....
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=26&TopicID=1
When the AUTOMATIC display completes it will enter MANUAL mode. In that mode display and write down what codes you have.
A code looks like this ...... P 1234 C
The first letter will be either a P, B, C, or U ..... indicating which system the code is for.
The following 4 numbers are the code
The last letter will be a C or an H (sometimes both).
Post the ENTIRE code (as in the example ..... P1234C), and list ALL the codes found.
Over turning the wheel breaks the "clock spring" wiring that attaches the airbag in the steering wheel to the cars main wiring system.
The best way to diagnose the problem is to display your DTC data on the DIC.
If you don't know how to do it go here ....
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=26&TopicID=1
When the AUTOMATIC display completes it will enter MANUAL mode. In that mode display and write down what codes you have.
A code looks like this ...... P 1234 C
The first letter will be either a P, B, C, or U ..... indicating which system the code is for.
The following 4 numbers are the code
The last letter will be a C or an H (sometimes both).
Post the ENTIRE code (as in the example ..... P1234C), and list ALL the codes found.
05-16-2009, 04:37 PM
#3
I have this issue. I used a GM lockpin during a steering wheel swap so I'm hoping I didn't get one of the wires tight, possible didn't seat the terminal with the spring into the wheel correctly. Is that the "clock spring you are referencing here?
The only current code is B0022 indicating a drivers side circuit loop. Is this maybe a ground issue? I know I reattached the ground terminal properly...
The only current code is B0022 indicating a drivers side circuit loop. Is this maybe a ground issue? I know I reattached the ground terminal properly...
