Air bag light on

kechi · #1 08-01-2010, 06:30 AM

My air bag light flashes 2 plus 8 where do I look for a cause of this problem. Any remedies for this problem?

Any suggestion will be most appreciated Thanks

STL · #2 08-01-2010, 06:40 AM

It should flash a sequence of numbers

like 2 flashes then 7 flashes If it was wreaked and they didn't replace the airbag that might be why it is flashing.

If there is no airbag and no wiring for it I dont see how your gonna get it safety inspected with the airbag light on. I dont know of any way to get it off other then pulling the light in the cluster.

kechi · #3 08-01-2010, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by STL

It should flash a sequence of numbers

like 2 flashes then 7 flashes If it was wreaked and they didn't replace the airbag that might be why it is flashing.

If there is no airbag and no wiring for it I dont see how your gonna get it safety inspected with the airbag light on. I dont know of any way to get it off other then pulling the light in the cluster.

Thanks for responding to my question. You are right the air bag light flashes once then nine times. In Kansas we have car inspections but only to make sure the car is not stolen and the title is lagit . Is this an expensive fix as I suspect . Thanks

PaulBennett · #4 08-01-2010, 10:04 AM

It would be a shame not to bring that new a truck up to proper safety standards. Someone in a large city should specialize in air bags and render sound advise and reasonable service. Companies who offer to reset the computer for $50 probably know who to seek out.

Putting myself in your shoes, I wouldn't want to be responsible for someone's unnecessary injury to save a few hundred bux.

I googled "replacing air bag" and found http://www.airbagsolutions.com and several other interesting sites. All is not lost.

98rangerxlt · #5 08-01-2010, 12:38 PM

Airbag code 19 is crash sensor memory full.

STL · #6 08-01-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 98rangerxlt

Airbag code 19 is crash sensor memory full.

Wouldn't that mean the computer that controls the air bag also needs replaced?

98rangerxlt · #7 08-02-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by STL

Wouldn't that mean the computer that controls the air bag also needs replaced?

Yes it does need replacing there is no way to clear the memory.

jordanh · #8 08-09-2010, 08:18 PM

what about just replacing the sensors and not the airbag computer?

drppdyllwrngr · #9 08-10-2010, 03:47 AM

depending what year it is, 98+ doesnt' have the sensors on the front like 95-97.

jordanh · #10 08-11-2010, 07:27 AM

mines a 2000 im pretty sure there is two sensors on the front. i have the airbags back in, but the light still blinks, i am gonna try to hook i tup to a computer and reset it hopefully.

jordanh · #11 08-11-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 98rangerxlt

Airbag code 19 is crash sensor memory full.

and mine is flashing code 19, soo can i reset it with a scanner or do i have to get new sensors???

SpitfireEMT · #12 08-13-2010, 07:46 AM

Sorry to threadjack, where are these sensors? I smoked my front end pretty good back in feb. and they didn't go off.

drppdyllwrngr · #13 08-13-2010, 01:56 PM

95-97 are on the core support, but if i understand correctly, 98+ is under the dash under the cup holders.

hondaracin338 · #14 08-18-2010, 07:09 PM

clock spring?

drppdyllwrngr · #15 08-18-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hondaracin338

clock spring?

clock spring is the ribbon wire that is behind the steering wheel. it allows the horn, air bag, and cruise to work while the steering wheel is turned.