Greetings all. I've got a 2008 XK Convertible. The air bag light stays lit on the dash. Anyone have any suggestions on a quick fix?

 

A quick fix, no. A common cause of this symptom is a failing "clockspring" mechanism in the steering column - and this is not an issue limited to Jaguar's. The fix: replacing the clockspring, which is a dealer job.

 

The air bag can be tricky to remove as there is two clips holding it in place (I've got a write up on how to remove it)

From there you'll need a 10mm Allan key and fairly large breaker bar

 

Start with the codes. Have them read. You're simply going to be taking pot shots @ fixing it without the codes.

 

Should have mentioned that

Yes pull the code up first

 

All depends on which airbag is malfunctioning, need the codes!:-)

 

I had the same problem. Not a quick fix, not inexpensive. Brought it to my local independent Jaguar guy and he couldn't fix it. Brought it to the Jag Dealer. The Code was a B-0002-1B, drivers frontal stage airbag circuit open. The repair was to replace "cassette reel/module". Don't know what this actually meant, but the repair was $510! Works fine now.

Ken

 

The "cassette reel/ module" is the "clockspring" which I indicated as the source of the problem in my response above ( #2). The OP will find this to be the part that needs replacement!

 

Fuel and AirBag. Two things I don’t mess with :-)

If you are at all hesitant, take it in.

 

 

When I bought mine, it also did this for weeks. Eventually I found a position for my steering wheel in which the clockspring didn't mess with this. I also got it checked by a dealership to make sure it wasn't an actual issue of course!

 

So the cause of the airbag light illuminating on your car was a faulty clockspring...yup. The original poster seems to have disappeared without telling us what the problem was found to be. Frustrating. An acknowledgement of the suggestions made in response to questions is an expected courtesy, no?

 

Maybe he is still pulling his hair out......if not, I agree just a bit rude.

I'll thank Y'all for him then, it an interesting read.