2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission air bag light won't light

[JustinLee]

Damn saftey inspections, they caught that the air bag light won't illuminate. I checked the fuses, they are getting power with ignition on, but no light. I also checked the light in the dash, its an LED soldered into the circuit panel. I've never seen one burn out.



Any places to start?



Thanx

 

[JustinLee]

anybody?

Bueller?

 

[ScottLewis]

Don't know if it will help but if you e-mail me at -- email address removed --, I'll fwd the sections from the manual that I found re' air bag. They're a bit long for the forum.



Dan

 

[Thomas]

... I've never seen one burn out.

Any places to start?...

They do burn out. Read this thread for a novel fix for a defective LED: https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154646

I don't know how the 2002 dash differs from the early 1998 dash.

Good luck!

 

[JustinLee]

Finally able to work on it. I replaced it with the trans temp LED. I don't think I need that one with a stick. The light works now, but it won't turn off. I ran the cluster through self check and got no error codes, but the light still won't turn off. Getting closer anyway. Any thoughts?



Justin

 

[JustinLee]

Finally got it. The wires that plug into the airbag unplugged themself. Works great now. Passed inspection!!

 

[AlSmith]

I have a question on removing the airbag. My 1996 2500 has 4 nuts on the back side of the steering wheel. I cannot see what type of bolt it is. What is needed to remove these 4 nuts? Manual calls them airbag attaching nuts but does not tell what kind. Any help.

 

[JustinLee]

Mine only has 2 bolts. They are either 3/8 or 7/16 if I remember right. Just regular 6 point bolts.

 

[Bob4x4]

10 mm



Bob

 

[AlSmith]

Thanks Bob, now if I only had a new clock spring that did'nt cost an arm and leg, i'd be in good shape. Anyone got a spare one laying around?

 

[jdooner]

Clockspring. . Rockauto! I think I paid $30 for mine. They might be a little higher, it's been awhile. Good luck!

jd

 

[AlSmith]

10mm worked!

The bolts were 10mm, thanks! It is the clock spring that needs to be replaced. There is a twisted gold wire coming out that has been making the noise. Now I need to find a clockspring that will not clean my clock! I'll try Rockauto. Anyone know where to get one for a 1996 2500? Thanks!