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Old Aug 12, 2016 | 08:26 AM
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When/if i swop airbags when changing my steering wheel will this make airbag light go on? Im hoping not. I know to disconnect bettery when unplugging airbag but i dont wanna replace my wheel and this light stays on needing reset. My code reader doesnt clear airbag code. Txs all....
 
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Originally Posted by aircargoo
When/if i swop airbags when changing my steering wheel will this make airbag light go on?
Not as long as the airbag in the new steering wheel is in working order. Be sure to disconnect the battery and wait a few minutes before disassembling it. You can always swap the airbag from the old to the new.
 
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Yea...ill disconnect batt. Wnna use the 01 grey bag which is lighter then 97. The wheel thou is in great shape compared to mine....if anything yea ill be forced to use old bag even with color off. The newer expys grey is lighten by 5% i think.
 
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