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Removing steering wheel .
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:43 pm
by robwright
Advise needed please on how to remove steering wheel on 97 swb blister without setting off air bag .
Re: Removing steering wheel .
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:03 pm
by jotto
Hi Rob
Read somewhere that you have to disconnect the battery for about 15 minutes, then you can work on the steering wheel without having to worry about the airbag going off.
I have taken my airbag from the steering wheel on my plakar now several times without any issues, and without disconnecting the battery. But rather play it safe.
The airbag needs a "trigger" to set if off, so that either requires power or an earth condition, so don't cause any of the two.
M2C
J
Removing steering wheel .
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:37 pm
by robwright
Thnx J disconnected battery and removed steering wheel . Disconnected the air bag plug behind the wheel . Without it going off . After refitting everytthing and connecting battery back the air bag light stays on . Any advise on how to reset without having to go to a dealer .
Re: Removing steering wheel .
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:07 pm
by jotto
Hi Rob
Depending on where you areand if your vehicle has an OBDII connection, I have a full diagnostic unit and software that can tell us what is wrong. There could be several factors to the light being on, from bad wiring to the slip ring on the steering wheel having a wire broken, if that is what is on your car.
I am in Centurion. PM me your details and I will get in touch.
Johann