Stability and air bag on sid

Tiny
FREDDIE GONZALES
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  • 2004 SAAB 9-3
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 173,000 MILES
Okay, so new to Saab world, lol. I took off steering wheel to check why steering wheel controls were not working and found that the clock spring had some wires exposed so took off clock spring and corrected error. Mind you that the air bag light was already on as well. When I replaced the steering wheel I now get the air bag light as well as the stability control light on. Steering wheel controls are working but kind of working backwards and when I turn the wheel to the right it turns the volume up on stereo. But main concern at this point is the ESP light and airbag light. Is there any fix? Or do I have to take to tech2 for reprogramming? Keep in mind that to do that is a good $250.00. Do I need to replace clock spring? That's another $540.00 because the whole control unit is sold together. What's the best cheapest way to correct? Can I drive it like this? Thanks for any help with this problem?
Friday, September 16th, 2016 AT 4:31 AM

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Tiny
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Sounds like the clock spring got messed up and you need to scan for codes to see why the air bag and traction control lights are on.
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Friday, September 16th, 2016 AT 6:46 AM
Tiny
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Does it have to be done by tech 2?
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Friday, September 16th, 2016 AT 7:10 AM
Tiny
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Can I still drive it like this? Read something about wheel locking while driving?
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Friday, September 16th, 2016 AT 7:22 AM
Tiny
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Any garage with a scanner can look at this and determine cause. If traction light is on then there may be an ABS problem which means your brakes will work but no abs or traction control. Also no air bag will work either. But you can drive it. Your wheels wont lock up.
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Friday, September 16th, 2016 AT 7:31 AM

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