Air Bag Light

2008 CHEVROLET AVEO
94,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RPJ
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Hello, I recently asked a question about my air bag light staying on. I took the vehicle to a local repair shop, they could not find anything wrong and reset the code so the light went off. About 10 days later the light came on again on start up. I took the car to a Chevrolet dealer and got the same response, nothing wrong they could find, and reset the light. Now, as of 9/1/14, the light has come on again at startup, this is the third 10-day interval that this has happened. I have noticed that on the clock of this vehicle, that above the clock display, there is a seat belt sensor light that flashes as if there is a wiring problem somewhere. I think this has something to do with the air bag light staying on. Am I wrong? Even the manufacturer and seller of the car cannot figure out what is wrong. What should I do? FRUSTRATED!! from Roosevelt.
Sep 1, 2014 at 11:56 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hello,

I have seen the clock spring behind the steering wheel cause this issue but to be sure lets run the codes ourselves here is a video to show you how.


https://youtu.be/gnSGfEqrf_w

Please run down this guide and report back.
Sep 2, 2014 at 9:36 AM
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Hello, thanks for your response. According to the receipt I have, it says ABS cleared code and reset, no problems found at this time. Again this is the ABS light that is on, not the seat belt light. Also, when someone is in the passenger seat, the passenger side airbag light, which is connected to the clock comes on, and goes to the off position when no one is in the pass seat. And again, when I start the vehicle, sometimes the Passenger side airbag light will flicker and that makes the AIR bag light stay on when it is supposed to reset itself. Thanks for your help, Roosevelt.
Sep 3, 2014 at 4:12 PM
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ABS is the braking system so that light on? SRS is air bag ie. supplemental restraint system that light on? not Pass indicator but on dash. Sounds like the clock spring to me.
Sep 4, 2014 at 9:05 AM
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Hello thank you again for your reply. After taking the vehicle to the dealership for the third time, I think the problem has finally been solved. There is a wire leading from the clockspring going to the sensor on the bottom of the passenger seat, the wire is damaged for some reason and the clockspring assembly needs to be changed.

I will get a new clockspring later this week and I will install it myself, so this should end this issue. I will let you know what happens. Thanks for your help and advice. I will get back to you if it doesn't work.
Sep 15, 2014 at 5:43 PM
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The air bag light has come on and is staying on. Recently I had a problem with the seat belt light intermittently flashing on and off. This has stopped, but now the air bag light is on. What should I do here. Thanks for your advice, Roosevelt.
Feb 23, 2019 at 3:50 PM (Merged)
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I tneeds to be scanned by a pro to see what the problem is.
Feb 23, 2019 at 3:50 PM (Merged)
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RPJ
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Wow, fast response. Thank you for your help, I will get to a shop as soon as I can. Thanks again, Roosevelt.
Feb 23, 2019 at 3:50 PM (Merged)
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car died out as soon as charging liht came on towed home charged battery checked car battery with multimeter had 12 volts started car battery voltage started dropping pulled alt had checked was bad put new one on and air bag light stayed on changed sdm fuses light still on
Feb 23, 2019 at 3:51 PM (Merged)
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Disconnect the battery for about 30 minutes and then reconnect. If the light doesn't go out, then you will need it reset with a scanner.
Feb 23, 2019 at 3:51 PM (Merged)