Air Bag Warning Light

[John Berger]

My air bag instrument panel indicator goes off and then after a second comes back on and stays on. Has anyone had this problem and is there any way to reset the light. I don't want the local dealer touching my truck so any help would be greatly appreciated. I had just finished installing my fuel pressure guage. Went to start the truck to make sure everything worked and that's when the light came on.
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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2wd; 5 spd; 4:10 LSD rear; Mag-Hytec differential cover; US Gear EGT and Boost gauges. Amsoil foam air filter and synthetics from nose to tail.
Cummins Power, don't leave home without it

[This message has been edited by John Berger (edited 03-30-2001). ]

 

[BigDaddy]

YES #ad
but mine stayed on.
Back in December the dealer changed the controller.

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[Trinary]

Had a bad clock spring in mine after only 500 miles. I heard a crunch in the steering wheel when it happened.

 

[Bob Cochran]

I agree could be the clock spring. A couple weeks after I bought mine the light would come on and chime. It only happened when I was turning though. A possiblity though to think about. That is one item I don't think I woudl attempt to change myself. To many dire consequences if you muck it up!!! ;}

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2001 RAM 3500 dually Quad Cab SLT, 4. 10 limited slip, HO 245 hp, 6-speed, dark garnet pearl coat, interior agate, All options except heated leather, added DeeZee brite diamond tool box, Linex spray-in bed liner, Lund hood deflector 3 piece smoke color, DeeZee brite diamond cab/bed running boards and TurboSaver (from Gino's) also Reese 5th wheel 15k hitch. No plans to bomb. This is my retirment vehicle currently pulling 21' 5er want to buy 30 to 35 for retirment.

 

[Paul Herioux]

I absolutely agree with Bob. I would also suggest taking it to a shop to have it diagnosed as whenever that light is on all bets are off as to what the air bag will do.

 

[John Berger]

It was the clock spring. The dealer had it fixed and out of the shop in just about an hour. My wallet was considerably lighter as well. I have the old clock spring if somebody needs a tree ornament for Christmas #ad
I want to take it apart to see if it's lined with precious metals. For the price of the part ($144. 18) #ad
I would expect to dig something up #ad


[This message has been edited by John Berger (edited 04-02-2001). ]