AirBag light on

[Drekko]

Hi guys
VX Commodore 2002 series 2 ( s pack) Airbag light popped on while I was driving this morning

Changed the fuse, and checked and reconnected plugs under neath driver and passenger seats ( yellow plugs)
Are they the right plugs for airbag?

Is there anything I should check before I call my auto elec?

 

[losh1971]

Common issue, try a search as it has been answered a number of times.

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/search/32050526/?q=VX+air+bag+issue&o=relevance&c[node]=10

 

[Drekko]

I know I did search, they all say if connector's are connected then you have to get it scanned which I dont have the tools for. My auto elec would have to do that. But my question was really if there was anything else I can check. And if the yellow plugs under the seat are the correct ones to check

 

[Lex]

It could be a few things. That is why you scan. The scanner will usually give an indication of what it is, so you know which path to take?
Since you were driving when light came on it maybe the clock spring?

Could be anything, best get it scanned first.

 

[NeddyBear]

After hitting a Roo we had the same issue and the fix for us was to replace the Clockspring that's located in the steering wheel.

 

[Drekko]

After hitting a Roo we had the same issue and the fix for use was to replace the Clockspring that's located in the steering wheel.

Expensive?

 

[NeddyBear]

No not much considering the job it does and with the light on it won't pass a road worthy certificate.
Around the $200 mark from Repco using my RACQ membership and easy enough to install with the help of Just Commodores and YouTube.
Make sure you get the correct one to suit your radio control that is the wiring connection.

 

[Dazza VU ute]

I had the same issue in my VU ute. I went for the most used part first which was the seat belt pre-tensioner. As it turned out i was correct. The wire had been worn through from the seat runner when adjusting the seat back & forward. I did not have to replace the tensioner as i just had the wire repaired then had the fault code removed & now all fixed, no more airbag warning light staying on. I also know someone else who had the same problem. It seems to be a common issue with the VX, VU, VT models.

 

[lout]

never replaced a belt pretensioner yet
but done heaps of clocksprings
the actual fault code will tell you which component is faulty

 

[Trevor loves holden.]

Should never remove air bag wires without battery disconnected first, I put my money on clock spring if the both seat wires are good, very rare the sensors to fail. Light wont go out now till you remove it with a scan tool.