1993 Toyota Camry Airbag Light and Horn

1993 TOYOTA CAMRY
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PETER.ALLEN1
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My airbag light stays on all the time and my horn doesn't work, both problems started at the same time. I checked all fuses and relays, their good. I applied 12v directly to the horn and it works. Any idea what the problem could be?




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Pete Allen
Jul 19, 2008 at 6:08 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Peter

The steering air bag and horn coil is faulty. Did you remove the steering wheels or do any repairs on the steering system?

When the wire coil is not properly installed, it would break when you make full turn on the steering wheels.
Jul 20, 2008 at 7:01 AM
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PETER.ALLEN1
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No repairs to steering system. Where exactly is the steering air bag and horn coil and is it easy to replace?



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Pete
Jul 20, 2008 at 7:22 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Peter,

The wire coil is located just under the steering wheel. You need to remove the steering wheel to get at it.

Removal and installation of the air bag unit must be done with care as it can detonate due to impact, shock or shorting.


The wire coil needs to be turned to the correct position and clearance to ensure it is not broken or twisted when it coils or uncolis when turning the steering wheel.
Jul 20, 2008 at 11:46 PM
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