Why would the airbag light still be on after replacing the clock spring?

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MJBOWERS2
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replaced airbag clock spring, but airbag light still on.
Dec 26, 2021 at 3:33 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

First you need to make sure the issue is indeed the clock spring.
Also, after replacement of the faulty component you will need to reset the air bag light. As most of the vehicles the air bag light will not go off unless it gets reset.

To reset the light, it will need a scanner that is able to read and clear air bag codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-clock-spring-removal

Let me know what code you first received for the air bag light.

Thank you.
Dec 26, 2021 at 11:16 AM
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SQM
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Hello,
First you need to make sure the issue is indeed the clock spring.
Also after replacement of the faulty component you will need to reset the air bag light. As most of the vehicles the air bag light will not go off unless it gets reset.

To reset the light, it will need a scanner that is able to read and clear air bag codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-clock-spring-removal

Let me know what code you first received for the air bag light.

Thank you.
Dec 26, 2021 at 11:16 AM
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STRAILER
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I would run the codes.

Here is a video to help you get the codes:

https://youtu.be/gnSGfEqrf_w

Please go over this guide and report back.
Apr 29, 2023 at 7:14 AM
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