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| Subject | Date Asked |
| disabling the airbags on V reg Ford Focus Zetac | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: or, failng that, is it possible to move the seat far enough back so our small 9-year old son will be ... A: You do not say what year the vehicle is, but it may not matter. Beginning in about 2008, Ford uses ... | |
| 1996 sunfire airbag module reset | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Sunfire and I had a collision and the air bags deployed.I have done all of the repairs ... A: There are specific items that are required replacement items when a deployment occurs or when an ... | |
| Dodge Ram Airbag | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Diesel 4x4 I have an intermittent airbag light. Code given was B1B04-DRIVER ... A: Sorry about your problem. You have replaced the most popular part that fails. At this point, you ... | |
| flashing airbag light | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I replaced the driver seat on my 2002 ford Taurus with a seat from the junk yard.I am now getting a ... A: You're welcome. If you pulled the seat out previously, it's not much harder. You will either have ... | |
| flashing airbag light | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I replaced the driver seat on my 2002 ford Taurus with a seat from the junk yard.I am now getting a ... A: Indeed, a code 33 is a fault for a seat belt pretensioner circuit (driver side). Based on your ... | |
| 2005 kia sedona airbag light | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2005 kia sedona airbay stays on, center of steering wheel feels deflated. I have seen all ... A: Sorry about your car. Your last comment scares me a little. There is no way anyone should be ... | |
| 2000 jeep grand cherkee | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: the air bag light keeps coming when Im driving....it will only stay on for a few secs..what do I ... A: Sorry about your truck. On most vehicles, the airbag light should come on for @6 seconds, and then ... | |
| AIR BAG REPLACEMENT | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: 2004 HYUNDAI XG350 AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, NEVER BEEN IN ACCIDENT. DEALER SAYS FAULTY DRIVER SIDE ... A: Sorry about your car. To address your question directly, the answer is 'yes'; airbags can just go ... | |
| CR-V airbag light | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I was driving and I hit one a bump/ditch in the middle of an intersection. It didn't look like any ... A: Sorry about your car. On most vehicles, the airbag light should come on for @6 seconds, and then ... | |
| airbag light | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I hit a deer with my 2000 mercury sable the airbag light flashes then stays lit is there a way to ... A: Sorry about your accident. On most vehicles, the airbag light should come on for @6 seconds, and ... | |
| ai8rbag light | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 mercury sable the airbag light is on,i counted the flashes and it comes to code 47 any ... A: A Code 47 on your vehicle is a bad seat belt buckle pretensioner circuit on the passenger side. ... | |
| How can you tell if a airbag clock spring is good | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: After airbag deployment can you use the same clock coil or spring. If so how do you check to see if ... A: There are specific items including a clockspring that are required replacement items when a ... | |
| 2003 Toyota Avalon XL reset Airbag light | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: My airbag light is on continuously when the key is on. I read I can determine what the code is by ... A: The answer to your question is both complicated and lengthy. It is exactly this type of information ... | |
| 2001 Ford Ranger Edge airbags | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: My airbag light flashes 47 and then goes to a solid light. I tried to take apart and refastened the ... A: A Code 47 on your vehicle is a bad seat belt buckle pretensioner circuit on the passenger side. ... | |
| service air bag light | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I have noticed "Service air bag light" is on when I start my truck unless the outside temperature is ... A: Sorry about your truck. without knowing the year make & moel of your truck, it's hard for me to ... | |
| Airbag Light | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: Just replaced speedometer (instrument cluster) on a 1993 Geo Prism. Airbag light is now on steady. ... A: Your vehicle will require a scan tool for the proper diagnosis (and not the one at Auto Zone---it ... | |
| airbag | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: where is the airbag wiring harness located on a 2009 chev cobalt A: The airbag wiring harness is part of the entire harness for the vehicle. It runs with other wires ... | |
| 2001 VW Driver Side Airbag | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a well used 2001 VW Jetta TDI. I also have the software from Ross-Tech to receive all the ... A: Typically when a driver's airbag circuit is in question, the probable culprit is the SIR Coil ... | |
| air bag light | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I got a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. Got an air bag light on. When scanned it comes as DTC cluster message ... A: I really need to know the codes you pulled form the scan tool to tell you assuredly if that is the ... | |
| replacing an airbag system on a 1998 ranger | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Ford Ranger that I recentley got into an accident with and the airbags deployed. And ... A: Ryan: There are specific items that are required replacement items when a deployment occurs or ... | |
| REPLACING AIR BAG | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: IF I GO TO THE JUNK YARD TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG PIECE FOR A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA CAN IT BE A DIFFERENT ... A: April: Airbag parts are very critical safety components and should not be taken lightly. Under no ... | |
| Toyota corolla 2003 SRS indicator remains on | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: The SRS indicator remains on and the mechanic found BO103 scan code. He said the clock spring needs ... A: The code you listed form the mechanic is not one I recognize for your vehicle. Your specific ... | |
| SRS Module | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: Where is the SRS module on my Ford Fusion SEL, 2008. Is it hard to replace the driver airbag? A: The control unit is located under the dash--on the tunnel, near the gas pedal. There are specific ... | |
| air bag module | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: where is the air bag module located on a 1998 ford ranger A: Here's a site that will explain everything you need to know about airbag systems, airbag lights and ... | |
| Airbag Light On | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Audi A4. My airbag light went on after I was rear ended. No bag was deployed, now the ... A: Sorry about your accident. I hope you were not injured. Regarding the airbag light. On occasion, ... | |
| airbag light | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a2000 olds intrigue,the gasket under the wipers on the pass side came off and water leaked on ... A: Sorry about your situation. Most likely the leak has come form a another part of the windshield or ... | |
| airbags | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I have heard that gm and Chevy has an emergency battery for air bag deployment. This was due to a ... A: the answer is EVERY CAR manufacturer has built into the system a capacitor to hold power in the SRS ... | |
| deactivate airbag | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a ford ranger 04 and I want to deactivate the air bag People have told me there might be a ... A: Disabling an airbag system is both dangerous for some owners (drivers) and necessary for others. ... | |
| honda civic srs light | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: The SRS light is always on and I need the airbag codes chart for this type of car. Can you please ... A: Check out our company website. The purpose of this website and company is to help people diagnose ... | |
| Airbag light | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: Ford Focus 20005 ZX4 - the airbag light does not turn off when the engine is on. A: My company is www.AirbagSolutions.com. We welcome visitors and serve customers worldwide. The ... | |
| Airbag light on after replacement | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I repaired car kia optima after accident and replaced the airbag with new one but light still on.How ... A: There are specific items that are required replacement items when a deployment occurs or when an ... | |
| Toyota corolla 2009 airbag light | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: the airbag light on the dash is on all the time, I went to the Toyota dealer in Mexico and they took ... A: On most vehicles, the airbag light should come on for @6 seconds, and then go off if the system is ... | |
| Service Air Bag | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Recently on my 2003 Chevy Trailblazer EXT, the airbag light came on with the words 'service airbag.' ... A: On most vehicles, the airbag light should come on for @6 seconds, and then go off if the system is ... | |
| airbag | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Hey douglas, I have a 2009 Honda CR-V. The other day I was driving pretty fast and hit a dear. It ... A: It sounds like yo had a deployment of only the seat belt pretensioner. The newew systems are ... | |
| airbag light | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: my 2004 toyota corolla, light just came on, the car has 105,000 miles on it, the car has not been ... A: On most vehicles, the airbag light should come on for @6 seconds, and then go off if the system is ... | |
| Air bag/seat belt | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: My "service air bag" mesage is on and the air bag light is on. I was told by a service shop that ... A: That info helps a lot!! Here's the code interpretation for your diagnosis: B0079 06 ---Driver Seat ... | |
| Air bag/seat belt | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: My "service air bag" mesage is on and the air bag light is on. I was told by a service shop that ... A: David: I need to know what year, make & model vehicle you have before I can help you. Additionally, ... | |
| Autos | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: How+do+you+get+the+airbag+light+to+go+off+in+a+2000+ford+explorer+when+it+is+not+on+because+you+had+ ... A: On most vehicles, the airbag light should come on for @6 seconds, and then go off if the system is ... | |
| 2001 VW Jetta TDI Air Bag Light | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: Air bag light on. Computer diagnosis code:01224-Control module does not match vehicle intermittent. ... A: Your mechanic is correct. The Airbag Control Module keeps losing it's memory and will not ... | |
| Airbags for 2000 Honda Acord | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: Airbag light is on, took the car to a Honda dealer, they said it is the drivers side seat belt ... A: There is no repair for the internal parts of the seat belt components. Most of the time, the seat ... | |
| BMW Airbag Fault code | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I need to clear the air bag light on my 2004 E46 316ti compact I have an OBDII SRS Fault reader and ... A: I have not repaired a BMW fault code like that personally, but if the Battery Safety Terminal is in ... | |
| replacing a deployed airbag '06 Ford Taurus | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: We have to replace a deployed drivers air bag on our Ford Taurus. We purchased a new one from Ford ... A: sorry about your deployment. Our company (www.airbagsolutions.com) provides information on how to ... | |
| air bag light on in my safari van | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: What may have caused this? What should i look for to give me an idea what is wrong? Is there a ... A: On most vehicles, the airbag light should come on for @6 seconds, and then go off if the system is ... | |
| air bag light | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: after starting my 2000 Jetta the air bag light goes out but them comes back on. Is there a fuse or ... A: Sorry for the delay, I was out of town on business. On most vehicles, the airbag light should come ... | |
| airbag light | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 vehicles - 05 Kia Sedona and 04 kia Optima. Both about 75k miles. Both vehicles recently ... A: On most vehicles, the airbag light should come on for @6 seconds, and then go off if the system is ... | |
| Air bag lite on (post collision) | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Post collision- Replaced driver & knee bags. Had modgual sent out for clearing. Air bag lite is on ... A: I know you are trying to save money, but repairing the car properly, especially the airbag system, ... | |
| Airbag, horn, and cruise failed | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Sometime last year my horn and cruise control went out on my 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. ... A: A code 42 on your vehicle is a front sensor problem. Typically, the sensor itself goes bad or the ... | |
| Airbag, horn, and cruise failed | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Sometime last year my horn and cruise control went out on my 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. ... A: Your vehicle can help us answer the questions you pose. The airbag light will flash a code for you ... | |
| deployed air bag | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: In the movie "the blind side" the driver gets into an accident. The air bag deploys. The driver ... A: Good question. The answer is 'no'. What most likely happened is that the driver saw the impending ... | |
| Reset airbag system 08 jeep cherokee | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I need to replace the front airbags in my 08 jeep grand Cherokee. According to airbagsolutions.com I ... A: Once you replace the parts listed, the system will most likely reset itself, unless there is a ... | |
| Airbags and Horn Failure | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Ford Taurus Wagon. My horn stopped working and my mechanic said it was caused by ... A: So sorry for the delay. The email notification must have gotten deleted by mistake. Once again I ... | |
| airbag fault light stays on | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: My Volkswagen Caravelle airbag fault light stays on, after I've replaced my car radio with new one. ... A: You most likely only need to have the system cleared and reset, rather than replacing any component. ... | |
| Air-bag light | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I parked my '02 Saturn SL-1 on the street and when I returned and started it the air-bag light came ... A: On most vehicles, the airbag light should come on for @6 seconds, and then go off if the system is ... | |
| 1990 MAZDA MIATA | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: AIRBAG LITE BLINKS 10 TIMES AND KEEPS REPEATING THIS ALL DAY. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? A: On your vehicle that code means the diagnostic monitor is no good. Check out our company website. ... | |
| airbag indicator light | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 hyundai, model xg350. Airbag warning light is always on. Where might problem be?? ... A: You will need a scan tool to diagnose your airbag problem (and not the one at Auto Zone---dealer or ... | |
| Clock spring | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I recently got into an accident with a 2000 Acura EL (only sold in Canada) and I'm replacing the ... A: Robbie: The 1st rule of thumb in servicing airbags is NEVER USE A MULITIMETER NEAR THEM. The ... | |
| Clock spring | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I recently got into an accident with a 2000 Acura EL (only sold in Canada) and I'm replacing the ... A: The clockspring is NOT required as per Acura. Here is a site (our company) that will help you if ... | |
| Buick Air Bag Light | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I replaced the ignition cylinder on my 1996 Buick Pk Avenue and now the airbag light will not go ... A: Sorry about your problem. I'm guessing you removed the airbag, steering wheel, clockspring, locking ... | |
| air bag light | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a P reg Audi A4. recently the air bag warning light on the dash has come on for no apparent ... A: You will need a scan tool to diagnose your airbag problem (a dealer or body shop only). Once you ... | |
| '07 mazda 6i | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: hey, aa general rule of thumb, if airbags been deployed along with seat-belt being lockup, does the ... A: Sorry, but the control modules (starting about 1997) always need to be replaced after a deployment. ... | |
| 1999 Toyota Corolla airbags | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: my question is similar to others you've answered, but with differences. Since my '99 Corolla had a ... A: When the light is on, the airbag will NOT deploy, even in an accident. The illuminated light on ... | |
| Airbag light | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Dough I have a 2002 f-150 xl,and the airbag light flashes 6 times,then flashes 7 ... A: Abad: The flash code you have described is not an accurate code for an American vehicle. I do not ... | |
| Warning beeps-air bag related | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: My 2001 ford expedition does 5 sets of beeps-warning tones every time the car is started. A few ... A: On most vehicles, the airbag light should come on for @6 seconds, and then go off if the system is ... | |
| airbag light flashing after braking hard | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: my airbag light is flashing after near accident & braking hard, am I in danger of it releasing ... A: The flashing light on your car is telling there is a problem. On your vehicles, the light is ... | |
| Toyota airbag light | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: The airbag light goes on & off in my 2007 Toyota Rav4. It may stay on an hour or a day or two. The ... A: No, each manufacturer displays a system fault a little differently. Once the light is on, the ... | |
| Toyota airbag light | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: The airbag light goes on & off in my 2007 Toyota Rav4. It may stay on an hour or a day or two. The ... A: No, the airbag is not going to explode in your face. On most vehicles, the airbag light should ... | |
| air replacement | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Where are the sensors located on a toyota corolla 1996? I have the air bags and the main ... A: There are sensors in the front that need to be replaced if they are damaged. Here's a site that will ... | |
| follow up to last question-air bag module | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: Doug, I am following up on a question I asked about 2 weeks ago. You gave me info on replacing an ... A: I'm glad you got your airbag system working. The seat belts are not connected to the airbag system ... | |
| airbag module replacement | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 99 Dodge Ram 2500 P/U with the airbag light on. I was told by dealer I needed a new airbag ... A: OK, thanks Jim: The Airbag Control Module (ACM) is located on the tunnel under the dash and held in ... | |
| airbag module replacement | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 99 Dodge Ram 2500 P/U with the airbag light on. I was told by dealer I needed a new airbag ... A: As all of the major airbag components are called 'modules', I need to know which one they were ... | |
| questions air bag lights on | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: air bag light is on dodge ram van 1500 2001 air bag light flash and then stay on ford 250E van 2001 A: 2 cars eh? The Dodge Ram will require a specific Chrysler scan tool to read and diagnose the airbag ... | |
| Repairing Olds 98 | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have Olds Intrigue 98, I have a problem with ANTI LOCK light and AIRBAG light. They comes on every ... A: Manase: At first I rejected answering the question because it sounds like you may have multiple ... | |
| Repairing Olds 98 | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have Olds Intrigue 98, I have a problem with ANTI LOCK light and AIRBAG light. They comes on every ... A: Manase: You have multiple problems with your vehicle. My only expertise is the airbag system. For ... | |
| 99 Voyager air bag light on | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: On my 1999 Voyager - I thought I had a bad clockspring because AB light started coming on and ... A: With the proper scan tool (a DRB III, not the ones at Auto Zone) the codes for any bad component or ... | |
| 99 Voyager air bag light on | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: On my 1999 Voyager - I thought I had a bad clockspring because AB light started coming on and ... A: the only way for the dealer to know the Airbag Control Unit is bad is to complete his diagnosis with ... | |
| airbag,2002 ford ranger | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2002 ford ranger,and the airbag light flashes 4 times,then flashes 6 times,then stays ... A: The last thing you want to start doing is throwing parts at a problem, especially an airbag system ... | |
| resetting airbags | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: i just wonder if you can tell me the sequences for resetting air bags for toyota corolla 2004 model ... A: Here's a site that will explain everything you need to know about airbag systems, airbag lights and ... | |
| 94 Dodge Caravan SE Air Bag Removal | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I need to remove the passenger airbag to remove the lower panel (bezel) for access to the heater ... A: I have never removed a heater blower before, but if you need to remove the passenger airbag, please ... | |
| maxima airbag problem | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: My airbag light was on.After computerized check according to the result which is - Prog.No. 303F . ... A: Sometimes the fault codes remain in a "history" file in the control module and unless you clear all ... | |
| Airbag - Landcruiser 2007 | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I recently installed alarm system that came with many features , while connecting some of the wires, ... A: My company, www.AirbagSolutions.com sells this information through our subscription membership. We ... | |
| Air bag Module | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: How do I replace an airbag module on a 93 Toyota Corrola. My mechanic was working on my ac ... A: My guess is that all you need to do is reset the system. My company offers these reset procedures ... | |
| 2000 Dodge Caravan | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have 2000 Dodge Caravan and out of the blue my air bag light went off. We were on our way out of ... A: What you have described perfectly is a clockspring failure. The clockspring is a ribbon wire that ... | |
| Battery CCA | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I am planning on replacing the device myself. I am still trying to figure out what caused it to fail ... A: I can say with 99% certainty that replacing the battery (as you described) will not cause a problem ... | |
| Airbag Module | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: My battery died. I went to the parts store, but the battery didn't have a screw place on positive ... A: OK Thanks Linda: I did some research on your vehicle through a link on our company website to NHTSA ... | |
| Airbag Module | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: My battery died. I went to the parts store, but the battery didn't have a screw place on positive ... A: Sorry about your troubles. Generally, a surge in the electrical system can cause a problem, however ... | |
| airbags on 2004 f150 | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: where is the airbag monitor located on a 2004 f150 old body style A: I'm not sure what you are trying to repair, but the location of the RCM (Restraints Control Module) ... | |
| 95 camry 2.2L 4cyl | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have an airbag/service related question on the above vehicle. I'm not having any problem & the ... A: In the 20 + years I have been servicing airbags, you are only the second person to be aware of this ... | |
| 1997 dodge caravan | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: HOW HARD IS IT TO CHANGE AN AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING A: Not hard at all!! 6 simple steps: 1) disconnect the battery 2) remove the covers on the steering ... | |
| air bag light is on | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have had my 2002 dodge durango in the shop for more than 2 weeks, the air bag light will not go ... A: Your vehicle will require a scan tool for the proper diagnosis. I will need to know the code that ... | |
| airbags | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: can it be reset. can i do it my self thanks. ANSWER: Hi Joe: Before I can help you, I need to know ... A: I'm sorry to say, when you removed the airbag and turned on the key, you set a code for an open ... | |
| airbags | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: can it be reset. can i do it my self thanks. A: Before I can help you, I need to know what kind of vehicle you are working on. If you want to do ... | |
| dash-airbag | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: It ripped a big hole in the dash Can this be repaired is it huglely expensive the car is a 1999 ... A: Airbag systems are VERY expensive to repair. I'm sorry to say, that when the passenger airbag ... | |
| Air Bag Warning Light | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: we have a 2004 Toyota Corolla hatchback car which is causing concern with regard to the air bag ... A: I'm sorry you are having problems with your airbag system. Airbag warning lights are exactly ... | |
| 1995 ford e150 | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a blinking airbag light on my van that i can't seem to get a straight answer about. it seems ... A: Here is a link to the fault code chart from website specific to your vehicle. For a code 51, you ... | |
| disabling air bags to work on radiator | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1998 cavalier 2.2 motor and need to replace the radiator. how do you disable the air bag ... A: The best way to disable an airbag system is to disconnect the battery (and any auxiliary power ... | |
Douglas Gan
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Most any question regarding an airbag system repair and or replacement
Experience
25 years as an expert in the airbag field, author of international database, full time installer, company president & COO of www.AirbagSolutions.com
Education/Credentials
AS Mechanical Tech, Technical Schools, trainer, speaker, writer, author with copyrights, patents and trademarks to my credit
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