Airbag safety check?

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
134,455 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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AZDANNO04
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My turn signal multi switch is no longer working properly. I can use my turn signals just when my wheel turns the signal doesn’t turn off. Also, my dashboard has a message to have my airbag checked. Is that because there’s something included in the multi switch with the airbag? I almost bought another multi switch but then I seen another multi switch that has a clock spring for the airbag. Difference of $20 to $180.
Aug 9, 2024 at 1:15 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The clock spring could be causing the airbag light to be on. However, I believe they are two different components.

Take a look at the pic below. The OEM part number is 15915857. See pic below.

As far as the airbag light is concerned, you may want to scan the can-bus to determine where the problem is. It could be a clock spring, but I wouldn't want to replace it unless we know for sure.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Let me know.

Joe

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Aug 9, 2024 at 9:39 PM
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AZDANNO04
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Can you send me the steps of taking out the old turn signal switch?
Aug 15, 2024 at 3:08 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

No problem. I attached them below. Let me know if they help.

Take care,

joe

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Aug 15, 2024 at 6:59 PM