Air Bag warning light: flashing code 1 9
Clockspring, cancellation module, cassette module: what is this thing that causes my airbag light to flash Morse code??
This is my first post and not trying to highjack the thread, but, I’ve just completed this repair.
Started reading this great forum and other places and here’s what I learned and how to fix “it”.
The name:
Clockspring – part C2C14029 term used in TOPIX/JTIS
Cancellation/cassette module – part C2C14029 term used in Jaguar electronic parts catalog (EPC)
What is it:
The clockspring is designed to carry signals between the RCM and the driver air bag module. The clockspring is fitted to the steering column, and consists of fixed and moving parts connected by a coiled tape with integral conducting tracks. The tape is able to 'wind up' and 'unwind' as the steering wheel (to which the moving part is attached) is turned, maintaining electrical contact at all times between the RCM and the driver air bag module.

So if you’re buying one, call it cancellation/cassette module… If you’re fixing one, call it clockspring !!

Check it out on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=C2C14029&_sacat=0&_odkw=Cancellation+m odule+C2C14029&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l13 13
The job takes about 2 hours for me. (I’m an amateur)

Tools: 4mm allen wrench, 10mm open end wrench, 21mm socket wrench, T25 torx socket, Phillips screwdriver, and various socket extensions, electronic parts cleaner (CRC).


WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when handling an air bag module.

• Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to access one of the two 4mm allen screws at the back of the wheel. Remove allen screw. Turn wheel 180 degrees and repeat for second screw.
• Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
• Lower the steering column and extend it fully.
• WARNING: Prior to the removal of the airbag and before disconnecting any clockspring electrical connectors, the battery ground cable must be disconnected and a period of one minute allowed to elapse. Disconnect battery (10mm open end wrench). Wait one minute….
• Pull off steering wheel horn cover/airbag assembly and disconnect air-bag. The two connectors are easily removed, one at a time, by squeezing both levers on the sides of each connector.
• Place the airbag assembly away from the work area for safety concerns.
• Remove steering wheel with 21mm socket and extension. Notice any alignment marking on the bolt for reference when replacing the wheel. Disconnect wired connector (the only thing hold the wheel to the car) and remove the wheel.
• Remove lower steering column cowl with Phillips screwdriver (2 screws) and disconnect the column/pedal switch.
• Remove the upper steering column cowl with Phillips screwdriver (3 screws).
• Remove the steering column multifunction switch left-hand. Notice the position of the switch before removing. If not placed back in the correct position after repair, the turn signal cancellation will not work and the cowls will not fit correctly. (this one bit me)..
• Remove the steering column multifunction switch right-hand. Ditto comment above..
• Remove carefully two wired connectors on the lower back corners of the clockspring.
• Remove the clockspring using T25 torx socket. Be careful to maintain the center wheel position. You’ll notice an arrow that positions the wheel.. no need to unwind it.
• Clean up the connectors. I did not disassemble the clockspring any further as others have.
• Reassemble. The biggest pain reassembling is the cowls.. and getting it into alignment, I’m a perfectionist and I spent 30 minutes on this..

 

you beat me to it!! This was my version of how to fix the air-bag code 19 flash:

Did I have less steps than you, Mr Donch?

I spent thirty minutes (also) to fix it for free...

1. Turn wheel 90degrees to access one of the two allen screws at the back of the wheel: remove allen screw. Turn wheel 180 and repeat for second screw.
2. Disconnect battery
3. Pull off steering wheel horn cover and carefully disconnect air-bag
4. Remove central bolt holding steering wheel in position
5. Remove wheel, taking care to disconnect steering wheel button connections
6. Remove "spiral cassette" using the visible torq screws
7. Dismantle spiral cassette
8. Clean ALL electical connections and contact points using WD40 or similar. Include removing the main spiral ribbon cable and squirt some cleaner toward its connections.
9. put back together again
10. connect battery
Voila.

 

We're similar HBZ. Main differences : removing the cowling, and i did not disassemble the clockspring. It took me 2 hours for the complete job. But i must be more "mechanically challenged"....

 

HBZ or Donch61, did either of you take pictures as you went through the steps of repairing/replacing your clock springs. I'd try to do this myself but I'd like to see some pictures to better know what to expect. Thanks.

 

Here's a few... they are not very focused. Just take your time, cleaning the connectors on the clockspring with Electrical contact cleaner was the fix for my car.

 

Thanks a million. The pictures are helpful.

 

This worked for me, my symptoms were:
Airbag light comes on 90% of the time after you turn the steering wheel.

After taking it apart, I didn't see any thing very apparent that was causing the light, I didn't want to spray any chemicals on these airbag components so I cleaned the wheel and sensor and used compressed air on the tape. It was a very quick and easy job. I think the car is fixed.

 

Interesting. I fixed my airbag light a couple of weekends ago and mine had torx screws holding the airbag to the wheel (can't remember the size).

Julian.

 

t30

 

I had another car with the 19 code so I tried this process again but I had no luck, code came back on.

 

Just to follow up on the airbag light issue with my 2005 XJ. I had a Jaguar mechanic check it and he tells me that it needs a new cassette reel. It will be over a week before I can get the car for him to replace the reel. In the meantime is it dangerous for me to drive the car in terms of the airbag deploying involuntarily?

 

Question;

Has anybody had a similar experience?

Bought an 07 V D P, that started throwing a #B2292 code, clockspring code. The dash has some light bulbs out, so figured do them both at the same time. Then realized the thermostat and its housings were in need of replacement. Well did the water pump, serpentine belt, tensioner pulley, idler, while there, auxiliary pump was new. Buttoned things back up, filled with new coolant mix, temperature stays back where it belongs. So far the B2293 code has not returned, is this common? No complaints mind you, but curious. As is the cruse not available warning, when your battery, is what the real issue is.

 

Hi,
randomly on my XJ6 I have the same issues. 1-9 but after a temperature rise or fall, the fault is over a day away and is coming back again. Im not sure, if I also have seen a 1-7 fault.

This fault is logged in the system:
"current circuit loop 2 driver airbag (frontal impact) - interrupted"

Is this a connector below the seat or the the clock spring as you have mentioned it before?

BR

 

clock spring

 

clock spring fitted and held with tape

 

Inside is just a plastic ribbon.

If you buy a second hand one, try to make sure is doesn't get unwound as the ribbon will just fold over itself and break and you'll be back to square one.

 

Thanks very Donch61 much for you detailed instructions for the replacement of the Indicator Cancelling Cassette. It gave me a lot of confidence to tackle the job and it was successful. I didn't have the 21mm socket but I do have a 7/16" BSW (British Standard Whitworth) which is almost the same. I did have a bit of trouble in fixing the lower column cover back in respect to not being able to see the screws ( I am 78 and not very flexible any more).
Bob.

 

Hi Bob .
just wanted to comment back as it appears you and i are in the same march forward as far as age goes ,so i know what you mean when you say you cant see screw heads etc any more !, on another interesting note i was raised and schooled in Wamberal and spent many happy years of my young life at the skillion ,fishing and later drinking at what was known then as the Terrigal hotel!!.
Cheers, my friend. and happy jagging

 

Thanks guys i have read all the fixes but i am still confused as to which one is right and which A/b does it relate to ? the previous owner tried to resolve it ,took out and replaced the module and all sorts of things then put it back together ,it went off and nearly broke his neck !

 

Left the battery connected?