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#1 Posted : Thursday, 4 August 2011 9:40:59 AM(UTC)
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VT "s" series had a front collision and after repairs were done the air bag light remains on. Electrician used a tech 2 diagnostic machine but still cannot find the fault. It was only a minor collision requiring radiator,grille and bumper. Any help appreciated. AL.
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#2 Posted : Thursday, 4 August 2011 6:06:54 PM(UTC)
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me thinks get another electrican?????? you can have the best equipment in the world i.e tech 2 and still be well u know...
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#3 Posted : Thursday, 4 August 2011 8:31:35 PM(UTC)
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we have the same problem in the WH, idiots at a tyre place with BOB in the name did a wheel alignment & when the S/wheel was re aligned they forgot to plug back in the airbag before starting the car, the warning light & alarm go's off on start up & it's been to 2 dealers & a private sparkie, neither have been able to resolve the issue, even with replacing the clock??
were trading it soon & would like to fix the issue before hand...
any advice will be greatfully excepted...
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#4 Posted : Thursday, 4 August 2011 8:41:57 PM(UTC)
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I agree, get a second opinion, but the fault itself may not be related to the crash & could be located in another ECU on the same CAN-BUS.

Try & find someone who is familiar with VT Commodores & not just guessing at your expense.

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#5 Posted : Thursday, 4 August 2011 8:44:16 PM(UTC)
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Originally posted by Monaro202
we have the same problem in the WH, idiots at a tyre place with BOB in the name did a wheel alignment & when the S/wheel was re aligned they forgot to plug back in the airbag before starting the car, the warning light & alarm go's off on start up & it's been to 2 dealers & a private sparkie, neither have been able to resolve the issue, even with replacing the clock??
were trading it soon & would like to fix the issue before hand...
any advice will be greatfully excepted...

Any wheel aligner who removes the airbag to 're-align' the steering wheel doesn't know what he is doing.

Dr Terry
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#6 Posted : Friday, 5 August 2011 6:54:50 AM(UTC)
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I'd check the wiring going from the front impact sensors and work your way back to the nearest connector
It's possible that a wire was cut/crushed in the impact
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#7 Posted : Friday, 5 August 2011 6:03:19 PM(UTC)
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agree with terry, wheel alignment the steering wheel should not be touched.
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#8 Posted : Friday, 5 August 2011 9:16:02 PM(UTC)
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Greetings, This post should be linked to the one on the general discussion forum about steering wheels where a bush mechanic is giving lessons on how to make a car very dangerous. Dr Terry is someone who should be listened to.
look out, the guru is coming through...
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#9 Posted : Saturday, 6 August 2011 1:31:22 AM(UTC)
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I am sure if the "bush mechanic's" procedure was so dangerous Dr Terry would have read it and removed it, or asked him to do so, in a week. After all he has posted back to so many other responses, he must have read this one.

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#10 Posted : Saturday, 6 August 2011 2:14:58 AM(UTC)
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Yes, I think that git's response was a little savage, even if meant to help.

Disarming & removing airbags is an everyday occurrence in most professional workshops, but if done wrongly can lead to catastrophe.

I think that Warren's response was valid, as long as gmholdenman took care in carrying out the job.

From my point of view I like git, think that this type of job should be left to the pros.

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