200 Ignition Switch Replacement

[Abe Berman]

The light has remained on since the repair.  Yes, I did disconnect the
battery but no, I did not pull the steering wheel or disconnect the
airbag.  Why did this trigger the code?

On Apr 12, 2005 9:23 AM, Phil and Judy Rose <pjrose at frontiernet.net> wrote:
> At 8:49 AM -0400 4/12/05, Abe Berman wrote:
> >With regard to the airbag light, I know how to reset it, I was more
> >mystified as to what triggered it, as I did not disconnect it during
> >the procedure.  I will pull the codes and see if they tell any of the
> >story.
> 
> I'll bet you disconnected the battery ( didn't you)? That can cause
> the airbag light to start coming on. Does it turn off after the car
> runs for a few minutes? That's the most common situation when the
> battery is disconnected (for airbags that have had the airbag recall
> work done). In other cases I've heard the light remains on
> indefinitely until reset.
> 
> Phil
> 
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