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2000 Cavalier , Replaced both front air bags.How do you reset the airbags/dash fault code?
Replaced both front airbags during front end repair. Airbag dash fault has remained on. Is there a special procedure to reset them and/or clear fault? Also replaced crash sensor in front end.
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You could try to disconnect your battery for an hour abd hook it back up. This may reset if it was an intermittent signal that turned it on. Most likey you have switch or a wiring harness problem that is signaling you that the bag is not operative.
The air bag module is located behind the front bumper. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED THAT ANYONE NOT QUALIFIED TO SERVICE AIRBAG SYSTEM ATTEMPT TO PERFORM ANY SERVICE. The airbag system will need to be checked by a qualified technician in that field. The airbag can inflate causing damage or personal injury. Please do not attempt any repairs yourself.
u dont as tneubauer and emissionwis state dangerous to be fooling around with airbag system if light on have vehicle scanned some auto store such as auto zone / advanced auto scan for free the code can give u a place to start -but unless ur a tech who has dealt with air bags dont mess around with connections or even dash -bring to auto tech or dealer for repairs-- with light on driving can be hazardous because bag or bags can deploy
to reset the light it needs to go on a diagnostic machine this could have been caused when the ignition switch was replaced if the steering wheel was removed if this is the case there will be a fault stored for the drivers airbag or when the seat was removed if this is the case there will be a fault stored for a pretensioner and or side airbag make sure no plugs have been left undone under the seat
Usually
a lit airbag can be attributed to faulty wiring, crash sensor behind
the front bumper, bad connection between the airbag and lower part of
the steering column, or a faulty airbag module. I've also heard of clockspring wiring harness problems. An airbag "on" light means that your airbag system is INACTIVE. Be careful. Check for a safety recall. You must have the battery disconnected for at least 15 minutes for a reset and double check your battery. I know it seems simple, but a poor battery will trip a code. 15 minutes allows the SDM (Sensing
Diagnostic Module or Airbag computer) to discharge the backup power for
airbag. Do this especially if you're poking around the controls. It sounds like a bad connection which is not allowing communication between all parts of the system. Also check the fuse (can't hurt).
The air bag module monitors all of the electrical circuits of the air bag system. If it detects a fault in any of these circuits, it will cause the air bag light to come on. If it's flashing, count the number of flashes between pauses, this should be the diagnostic code the module is telling you what is wrong with the airbag system (or you can use a scan tool) The only way to keep the light off (besides removing it from dash) is to repair the fault, you can clear the code with the scantool, but it will come right back on if it still sees the fault.
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