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2008 Lexus GX 470 Repair Question


Topics covered: Air bag, Steering, Steering wheel.
Mileage: 5,600 miles.

Asked on February 20, 2012

Do I change the complete steering wheel or .....?

Accessories control on steering wheel stopped functioning & airbag warning light is on. Smartbox scanning returned "Driver's frontal crash third air bag squib open circuit" Workshop recommends change of airbag but I am sceptical. please advise
Avatar Asked by Bolaji Adediran

Answer

Replied on February 20, 2012

its what we call a clock spring (spiral cable )that need to be replaced
and not the airbag

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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