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Question for the GM Mechanics
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heavyhitter1k
Marksman
- Nov 7, 2012
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Get the actual code / have the truck scanned. That will tell you the true issue....
Yep. Light on my 2008 Silverado was on for months. When I finally had time to get it in, the mechanic said a sensor was tripped. I was in a small fender bender months ago, no deployment but it must have been enough to trip the sensor. The research I did when it came on led me to believe the airbags would still work, but YMMV.
Lectric102002
Master
Ah, that explains a lot. I've been hit a couple of times, but no deployment. Maybe a sensor got tripped. Thanks
Fwiw anytime you air bag light is on, your air bags are disabled.
its just like your abs system, if the light is in the abs is inactive.
There are a lot if reasons your light could be on. There is not a service interval for the air bags.
like it has been said before,Take it in and get it checked for codes.
its just like your abs system, if the light is in the abs is inactive.
There are a lot if reasons your light could be on. There is not a service interval for the air bags.
like it has been said before,Take it in and get it checked for codes.
Sheepdog Gear
Expert
By any chance, did you happen to have your carpets shampooed recently?
Had it with one I owned. Couldn't diagnose it myself so I took it in. Place I took it said they couldn't find out why either unless I wanted to spend more money doing detailed diagnosis of components.
Mine was intermittent "on" though. Sometimes if I kicked the kick panel the light would go out. Google it and you will see that many owners have had issues with it.
It finally went off and stayed off for awhile and I ended up selling it. Don't know if new owner had any issue with it. I left him the analysis from when I took it in.
Oh, and no code stored.
Mine was intermittent "on" though. Sometimes if I kicked the kick panel the light would go out. Google it and you will see that many owners have had issues with it.
It finally went off and stayed off for awhile and I ended up selling it. Don't know if new owner had any issue with it. I left him the analysis from when I took it in.
Oh, and no code stored.
Now that I think about it, I don't believe the computer actually ever threw a code for the airbag, the light just came on. Mine was always on though. Didn't take any time at all for the shop to figure it out either. Wierd...
Lectric102002
Master
Well, that's comforting.
I guess I'll run it by AutoZone today and see if it threw a code.Thanks for the help, all.
Unfortunately auto zone scanners can only pull engine/power train codes. They won't be able to pull body codes or abs codes. It requires a more specialized scan tool that can communicate with the body control module. Your going to have to go to a shop with the correct equipment.
Lectric102002
Master
Thanks for the offer, but I'm in the Indy area. Guess I'll run it back to the dealer.
I had one where the dealer could not directly figure out. The car had never been in any sort of accident. I keep working on it until I found that the little wound up harness in the steering column had a hairline crack in the conductor. Some times it made connection, sometimes it didn't. That is the flexible "wires" that connect the steering column airbag to the column. It makes sense, as that part has to wind up and unwind every time you turn the steering wheel. Not expensive, but not easy to get to.
