GM airbag warning light...???

roscoe

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Looking for some info on a GMC S-Jimmy, 1995, that a friend has. She says the Airbag warning light on the dash keeps going on. For several minutes when the engine is started, and after heavy braking, then it goes out.<br /><br />What does this light indicate?<br />Bad impact sensor?<br />Lack of charge in the bag?<br />An already triggered sensor?<br /><br />Any ideas?<br /><br />I told her to have the dealership read the computer error code, but she's reluctant to spend money on "her clunker".
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

When the light is on, the air bag is disabled for what ever reason.<br />More than likely, a bad sensor.
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

My airbag light stays on all the time.<br /><br />Hope it dosen't decide to explode when I'm driving before I can get it fixed.
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

It won't LF, it just won't deploy during a crash is what I hear.<br /><br />Also about your airbag, errrrrrrrrr, no comment. :D
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

don't those dual front airbags start sagging<br />after a while SBN? they prob. will still work<br />though.<br /> :D
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

Hmmmmmmm. Which air bag are we talkn here..Is it the car or LadyFish. :D
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

u in trouble now GF :p <br />will have to fish in SBN's hepa suit in TN.
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

Yes MY, after getting some age, the bags will sag some, but still function when needed. :cool: <br /><br />gonfishn, of course we are talking about the car's. ;)
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

My, my, aren't y'all fiesty today. Must be the weather up north affecting your better judgment.
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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

You meant air bag right Specks..She is lurking ya know and waiting for that right time..Spinner you are in a world of hurt..I got your back though...
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

yous' guys need 2 get yur mind outa the gutter...<br />now if your headlights stay on and the key isn't<br />in the ignition... what does that mean?
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

Means you have good air bags on board MY.<br />And also some nice curtains. :D
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

Just remember Roscoe started this thread... :D
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

Yes gonfishn and I am sorry roscoe.<br /><br />She might just have a bad sensor, but was told that when the light is on, then the air bag is disabled.<br /><br />Hey, it could even be the light itself bad.<br />You know how them idiot lights are.
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

I do humbly propose--some sort of--<br />--"Washington Airbag Warning Light"--or some such early warning feature-- ;)
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

Boy you guys sure did a good job of derailing that one :D :D <br />Roscoe it is a sensor had to have one replaced in my patrol car a few weeks back
 

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

yeah, what bubba said... :D <br /><br />lmao at u guys<br /><br />ladyfish posted that pic.... nevermind :cool:
 

roscoe

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Re: GM airbag warning light...???

Got a little more info at work today.<br />Seems it flickers on when engine is at idle, goes out after engine revs up.<br />Is any of this system operated by vacume?<br />If there is a leak, then vacume may drop at idle speed, causing a bad sensor reading? <br />I don't know, shooting in the dark.<br /><br />Key was not in the ignition, but her headlights were on, didn't have opportunity to test her, errr, THE vacume.
 
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