Well suspension back in order, with alignment finally finished. Took me a while with those Tenhulzen auto alignment plates to get things straightened out front, & rear. Feels good to have the car steer like it's supposed to with out taking it to the shop. Then the spark plugs come out, at 98,000 miles, they still were not missing, but not running like they should. Went out to enjoy my work, ran, and steered great. BUT the drivers air bag light comes on now, have put a little over 700 miles on it since buying it last fall. Never had this happen before, shut the car off a few times to have it start up light go out, then come back on again, in a few feet. Last time after about half hour turned ignition off, then back on light stayed out a couple miles till i got home. Anyone else have this happen to them, and where to start looking if so???

 

Possible clock spring bad connection.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-2004-a-80010/.

 

The airbag light should be flashing when the fault occurs and what it gives you is a two digit code that points to the problem area. If you can post that code it would help narrow down the problem.

 

Thanks, will have to check there first. I was wondering if the connection in the front of the car could be the issue , but dirt under the steering wheel is more than likely to be the issue. Dirt, dust,and grime, love to collect on lubricated surfaces, that are unavailable to be seen, when cleaning the car.Will do the count first though.

 

Wiring for the restraint system does not go thru the steering column. There are sensors in the seat and the buckles going to the seat module. A common place for dirt and grime is the buckle. The only air bag for the steering column is the one in the steering wheel and it is not connected to ocuppancy sensing just impact sensors.
The codes are the only way to pipoint where the problem is dur to the number of sensors in drivers and passenger seat.

 

I got exactly the same problem before. The airbag light flashes: 1 time first and then 3 times, which means it is airbag code 13. I removed the steering wheel, and the clock spring and sprayed a large amount of contact cleaner.
After that, it is just working flawlessly.

 

Well i went out Sunday morning to see what was going on, and get some idea what was in store for today. Like a temperamental cat, all was forgotten, drove close to a hundred miles, nothing but smiles. So far. Sounds like the seat, & steering wheel will need to be pulled some day. Really hope it was just things being disconnected when spark plugs were replaced. But not really very likely, in my experience with electrical issues.Still a dirty connection beats a new part or two, with labor at any shop but mine. Appreciate the responses to my question, will reciprocate when, & if, possible.

 

Well it looks like turning the heat for the seat, & steering wheel on, seems to cause the air bag light to flash 19 times. Code # is B2293, clock spring seems to be the place to dig. Question, chances that cleaning alone will solve the issue, or most likely needs a replacement for a real fix??? Do we have any videos of this?? Thanks

 

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=j...w=1366&bih=651

 

Been there; Not an answer to the questions asked. But appreciate your efforts to help.

 

My code 19 was fixed by unplugging, cleaning and reseating the connector to the clockspring, if you're happy to roll the dice on a quick and easy fix it would be worth you trying it. I suggest it as all that needs to come off to unplug and clean the lead are the top and bottom steering column shrouds; 3 screws and you have access. A much easier place to start than getting right into steering wheel, airbag and clockspring removal.

 

Was wondering myself if a blast of air into the recesses of things, would be of any help to the build up of dust, and any other such dirt inside. Just as long as the connections are not unplugged, or loose, air often does the trick, on electrical issues. Your idea sounds better than mine, it never hurts to look to see if you can figure out why, things are giving you an issue. Three screws sounds like what the dealer does when your not around to see what the fix really is. Then the car is washed, dusted out a bit, then given back to you with a bill to diagnose and replace the bad part. Which they never thought you might want look at, and threw out yesterday. Or put a new one in and kept your old one to use later on someone else's car. I have a hard time trusting ANYBODY, dealer, or independent shop. Car, motorcycle, or anything else, fix it myself if possible. The computer seems to be a wealth of information as long as your willing to dig and think.