98 Kia Sportage SRS Knee airbag throwing code

1998 KIA SPORTAGE
150,000 MILES
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MATTBECKYCHAPPELL
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I removed the knee airbag on my 98 kia to access the power window relay and when I put it all back together the airbag light is flashing 1 long flash followed by 8 short flash. my son also found what appears to be 4 teardrop shaped weights that look like they may be some kind of inertia switch part.. if they are and fell out while i had the unit out, where do they go back in? thanks for all you do!
Sep 17, 2012 at 2:44 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Code 18 is a fault with the brake switch or a problem with the circuit between brake switch and ABS control unit. Are the brake lights working correctly?
Sep 17, 2012 at 4:06 PM
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