Intermittent Airbag Light

Tiny
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  • 2003 DODGE DURANGO
2003 Durango w/ 4.7L w/ 55K. My airbag light came on and I was told it was the clock spring, which I had replaced. The light came on again in ~ 4 mths and was replaced for free. Its been 1 year and again the light is coming on intermittently. 1) If the light comes on, is it always the clock spring? 2) If so, is it possible that contact surfaces are wearing and the unit isn't actually bad? I don't want to have it replaced if its a matter of assuring the mating surfaces are true.
Monday, April 9th, 2007 AT 1:27 PM

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Tiny
BRUCE HUNT
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The clock spring in these cars goes out which causes the light to come on but to make sure that is the problem again lets rung the codes please follow this video.

https://youtu.be/gnSGfEqrf_w

And if the clock spring is bad this guide will help you replace it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-clock-spring-removal

Please run down this guide and report back

Cheers
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Saturday, January 20th, 2007 AT 5:56 PM
Tiny
OMPBSD
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Thanks for the help, I went and checked things and the code was for the driver side airbag circuit so the clock spring is out. Again.
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Sunday, January 21st, 2007 AT 6:33 PM
Tiny
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We replaced a clock spring in a 03 Chrysler last week for the same thing. The customer did hear a "pop" just before the problem occur ed on a tight turn.
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Monday, April 9th, 2007 AT 5:50 PM
Tiny
BJB5555
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Is there a way to turn off red air bag light with-out dealer involvement, or is service - repair needed for safety purposes.
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Saturday, September 1st, 2018 AT 11:46 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello and thanks for donating

When the SRS (red airbag lamp) comes on in the instrument panel and remains on, it indicates that the vehicle's computer has detected a problem with the SRS. The only way to reset the light is to scan the SRS with the proper diagnostic scan tools to retreive and clear the stored trouble codes, and to fix the issue at hand. The only alternative would be removing the instrument cluster to gain access to and remove the little bulb that lights up the SRS symbol.
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Saturday, September 1st, 2018 AT 11:46 AM (Merged)
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WAYNE2341
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Air bag light wont go off air bags and clock spring elc. Box replaced 2001 dodge durango
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Saturday, September 1st, 2018 AT 11:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
DR LOOT
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Are you able to scan to see what the codes are? Maybe somebody hit you in the parking lot and you got a bad sensor and a front now
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Saturday, September 1st, 2018 AT 11:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
PEGGYM10
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Interior problem
2001 Dodge Durango Four Wheel Drive Automatic

The airbag light comes on intermittently when driving the Durango. Is this a problem with the airbag or in the dashboard lights? How do I fix it?
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Saturday, September 1st, 2018 AT 11:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
2CARPRO JACK
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You need to have the computer scanned to see if it is seeing a problem with the SRS system. If there is a problem, the system wont work properly in the event of an accident
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Saturday, September 1st, 2018 AT 11:47 AM (Merged)
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IRISHWITCH1969
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Electrical problem
2001 Dodge Durango V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I cant get my air bag light to go off ant it wont pass inspection, help!
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Saturday, September 1st, 2018 AT 11:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
It sounds like a bad sensor. Have the vehicle scanned for trouble codes at a nationally recognized parts store. Most do it for free and it should let you know what is what is wrong.

Joe
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