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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Airbag Light | 1/25/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 | Douglas Gan |
| 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 ... | ||
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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