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psamp48
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Apr 1, 2011, 6:09 PM
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airbag light on dash
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1997 Chevrolet Lumina
3.1 litre
125000 kms
I replaced the rack and pinion on the car, all works well except the red airbag light is constantly on. Any ideas?
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Hammer Time
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Apr 1, 2011, 6:30 PM
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If you let the steering wheel turn while it was disconnected, then you probably broke the clockspring in the steering column.
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psamp48
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Apr 2, 2011, 7:27 AM
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Where do I find this spring?
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Hammer Time
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As I said, "in the steering column.
If you have no experience in working around Airbags, I suggest take it to a shop as they have the power to kill you.
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psamp48
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Apr 2, 2011, 10:33 AM
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I am comfortable working on steering columns, I have done it in the past. I am wondering where in the column this spring would be located. I am well aware of the dangers of airbags.
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Apr 2, 2011, 10:47 AM
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I'm sorry but if you don't know what a clockspring is and where it's located, then you are not at all familiar with airbags and their dangers. I think you should have someone more experienced do this.
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psamp48
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Apr 2, 2011, 10:50 AM
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Is it ok to drive as is?
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Apr 2, 2011, 10:52 AM
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Yes, the system is disabled as long as the light is on. It's removing the airbag itself that is dangerous. It has an explosive charge.
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psamp48
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Apr 2, 2011, 11:01 AM
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I have done it before, unhooked the battery before doing anything. I just googled clock spring, I now know what it is and why it broke. I have re/re them before, I just wasn't aware of what it was called.
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