[Beachbum3478]

i have an 89 lebaron gtc TII/5spd convertible, and recently the airbag light has been coming on. but today the ride home, it came on about every 10 seconds and stayed lit for about 10 seconds. does anyone know what this means. how do i know if this thing would still deploy in an accident. id like to keep it in working order. but im not paying any shop to maintain it. thanks.

 

[speedyshelby16]

They come on for many reasons. But if the light comes and goes when your turning your steering wheel then you would need a clockspring. It the most common problem. Other wise check all the sensor wiring conections. Btw if the light on they won't deploy.

 

[Beachbum3478]

from what i rememeber, it was just going on when i was going straight too. any there any common places to check for bad connections. also, where are the sensors located? thanks.

 

[speedyshelby16]

Sensor are by the headlights. There 2 of them and both look the same. There little boxes. The wire run from there into the car to the main box under the radio area then to the air bag in the wheel.

 

[allmotor]

99% of the time it's the clockspring. you can easily test the continuity thru the clockspring.

 

[Beachbum3478]

how do i change the clockspring and where is it? thanks. is it safe to remove the airbag thing on the steering wheel. or should i disconnect the batter and wait two minutes.

 

[jdawg]

clock spring is behind the steering wheel

 

[allmotor]

how do i change the clockspring and where is it? thanks. is it safe to remove the airbag thing on the steering wheel. or should i disconnect the batter and wait two minutes.

It is always best to disconnect power when working with the SRS system

 

[Beachbum3478]

so do i just remove the airbag unit screws behind the steering wheel and this clockspring thing will be right there? where do i get one too?

 

[speedyshelby16]

You have to pull the wheel. I wouldn't buy used since they have to be a certain way when they come out and second they might be the same shape as yours.