My airbag light stays on all the time?

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
65,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GORDON2464
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My airbag light stays on all the time, and the bell dings every so often.
Sep 15, 2009 at 8:13 PM
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CH112063
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This means the system is disabled probably because one of the impact sensors is unplugged or the clock spring in the steering wheel is broken. Here is a wiring diagram and a guide to help you check the wiring to confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Test through the clockspring. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find. If the airbag light is on the system will not work.

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Sep 16, 2009 at 5:55 PM
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GORDON2464
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You were so right on the clockspring I tested and found an open circuit once I replaced it everything started working. Cost me $78.00 I love this site.
Sep 17, 2009 at 1:28 PM
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CH112063
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers
Oct 5, 2009 at 7:19 PM
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