Bought a wrecked 02 Z06, did all the work and even replaced the airbags, clock spring and module, but the air bag light will not go off. Does anyone know of a way to reset the airbag light? Tried unhooking the battery several times for variuos lengths of time and I have driven the car a couple hundred miles with the light on. If anyone knows anything please help. The dealer wants an arm and a leg to reset the light. Thank you for any help or ideas that might be offered.

Mckinley

 

check out this site to reset codes...
http://www.stengel.net/diccodes.htm

 

You'll probably need to replace whatever sensor(s) cause the airbag(s) to deploy.

 

You need a TECH II to do that. There are IDs to match with the modules. Have to dig out the procedure in the service manual but, find someone with a TECH II and you will be fine.

BC

 

Thank you all for your replies...
I went through and pulled the codes the way the website instructs you to, I then went through and reset all the codes, there were 7 codes all together. They all had the H after them, meaning they were history codes. All of them would reset with the exception of 2, they both were on the BCM. I call the dealer that I bought the parts from and they told me that I had to have it hooked to a computer in order to reset those 2. I took the car yesterday evening to a full service tech (friend) so he could reset them. His scanner would read the same codes but could not reset them. Then we found out it had to be a Tech II scanner. I called a dealer that is just right down the road and they told me that they could reset them and it would cost about $80 or $85. I took it straight down there, they got me in and within 10 minutes the tech come back and tells me they are hard codes that he can not reset. I told him what I knew, he repeated the codesto me, they were the exact same, B0026 and B0051. I told he again that I already knew that. I thought with the tech II scanner you could go in and reconfigure the BCM. He told me that you could not and it looked like maybe a wire was loose or a connector might not be making contact and that he could go in, take it apart and trouble shoot it. Trouble shoot it at $85 an hour. I told him "No Thanks, just bring me my car back" and the guy behind the counter that made the appointment overheard our conversation then procceeded to tell me that if everything was working and making contact that it will all reset itself on its own. I then asked myself why I would even make the appointment if it should have reset itself. After all that, his tech spending 10 minutes with my car, 5 of which was spent putting plastic over the seat, getting in the car, and then adjusting the seat, he was going to charge me for wasting my time and not doing what he said he could do.

 

My advise to everyone in Bristol Tennessee area or surrounding area....

Stay away from Bill Gatton. They don't seem to know what they think they do. They will tell you one thing and then turn right around and tell you something totally different. They could run your bill up real quick if your not careful.

 

Did you reset your airbag lights? I have a similar situation, replaced both airbags and module, but could not reset the light. Any advice???

 

You may not have replaced everything you need to replace. Here is the info from the Service Manual:
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision

Caution

Proper operation of the SIR sensing system requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure return the vehicle structure to the original production configuration. Not properly repairing the vehicle structure could cause non-deployment in a collision or deployment for conditions less severe than intended.


After a collision, the following components need to be inspected as indicated. If any damage is detected, replace the component. If damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware is detected, repair or replace the mounting points and mounting hardware as needed.

• Steering column - Perform the steering column accident damage checking procedures. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection in Steering Wheel and Column.
• I/P Knee Bolsters and Mounting Points - Inspect the knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
• I/P brackets, braces, etc. - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
• Seat Belts - Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks. Refer to Operational and Functional Checks in Seat Belts.
• Seats and Seat Mounting Points - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.

After inspecting the components listed above, proceed to the following Component Replacement and Inspections if air bag deployment has occurred.

Frontal Inflator Module Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections



After a collision involving frontal air bag deployment, replace the following components.

• Inflatable restraint I/P module
• Inflatable restraint steering wheel module
• Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)

Perform additional inspections on the following components.

• Steering wheel module coil and coil wiring pigtail - Inspect for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat.
• Mounting points and mounting hardware for the I/P module, steering wheel module, and SDM - Inspect for damage and repair or replace each component as needed.

DTC B0051


Circuit Description

The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) contains a sensing device that converts vehicle velocity changes into an electrical signal. The SDM compares this electrical signal to a value stored in memory. When the generated signal exceeds the stored value, the SDM performs additional signal processing and compares the generated signals to values stored in memory. When two of the generated signals exceed the stored values, the SDM will cause current to flow through the inflator modules, deploying the air bags, and causing DTC B0051 to set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition 1 Voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The SDM detects a frontal crash of sufficient force to warrant deployment of the frontal air bags.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON.
• The SDM records crash data.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC B0051 is a latched code which cannot be cleared. Replace the SDM after following the instructions in the diagnostic table.










Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-SIR?

• Turn OFF the ignition.
• Inspect the vehicle for signs of inflator module deployment.

Does the vehicle show any signs of inflator module deployment?

• Install a scan tool.
• Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
• With the scan tool request the SIR DTC display.
• If a history DTC exists, refer to Diagnostic Aids for that specific DTC and diagnose the problem.
• Replace components and perform inspections as required following an accident. Refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision .

Did you complete the appropriate inspections and necessary repairs?

• Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
• Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?













If the vehicle interior is exposed to moisture and becomes soaked up to the level of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), the SDM and SDM harness connector must be replaced. The SDM could be activated when powered, which could cause airbag deployment and result in personal injury.

• Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 4 .
• Remove the accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

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• Remove the heater and A/C control head.
• Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the SDM harness connector.
  
  
• Disconnect the SDM harness connector.
  
  
  
• Remove the SDM (3) mounting fasteners (2).
• Remove the SDM from the I/P center support system (1).

 

The above posting ought to give him a warm and fuzzt deeling!

 

I'd almost be willing to pay someone $85 just to read that.

 

Thanks for the info. The only code that I'm having problem resetting is 58-SDM 'B1001' H C ; (B1001 is 'Option Configuration Error'). I was able to clear it on the dash, which turns off the airbag light right away; but when I re-start the car again, it appears and turns on the airbag light again. Such a pain! Any idea to reset this permanently? Could Tech II reset/clear it? Thanks!

 

FYI, both my airbags blew and I replaced both and the SDM. The battery was disconnected for about three weeks and when I connected it and turned the car on I received no faults.