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Title: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: sport on 04 January 2013, 18:02:41
The air bag light has come on now just about to go for a retest tried the tec 2 telling me its the squib behind the steering,
any know the price of these, is it a diy job or a garage job thanks.
Title: Re: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: car5car on 04 January 2013, 19:39:21
I have replaced many clock-springs, but never in Omega. Usually special tool is needed, which is about $20
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_steering-wheel-puller-sunex_22986962-p?searchTerm=steering+wheel+puller+kit
Title: Re: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: albitz on 04 January 2013, 19:47:35
Dont neeed one of those.It justs makes it a bit easier. ;)
If you need the whole airbag unit ? I would imagine they are very expensive.On the other habd,a second hand one might not be 100% relibale if you need it. I have a second hand one if thats a route your considering.
Title: Re: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: RobG on 04 January 2013, 19:53:00
Dont neeed one of those.It justs makes it a bit easier. ;)
If you need the whole airbag unit ? I would imagine they are very expensive.On the other habd,a second hand one might not be 100% relibale if you need it. I have a second hand one if thats a route your considering.
OP refers to "squib"  ;)

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/AIRBAGSQUIB.jpg)
Title: Re: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: albitz on 04 January 2013, 21:16:32
So thats what a squib is. ::) :D ;D.............I think I have one of those too. :D
Title: Re: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: sport on 04 January 2013, 22:03:45
Dont neeed one of those.It justs makes it a bit easier. ;)
If you need the whole airbag unit ? I would imagine they are very expensive.On the other habd,a second hand one might not be 100% relibale if you need it. I have a second hand one if thats a route your considering.
OP refers to "squib"  ;)

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/AIRBAGSQUIB.jpg)

Yes that's it
Title: Re: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 09:37:02
Dont neeed one of those.It justs makes it a bit easier. ;)
If you need the whole airbag unit ? I would imagine they are very expensive.On the other habd,a second hand one might not be 100% relibale if you need it. I have a second hand one if thats a route your considering.
OP refers to "squib"  ;)

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/AIRBAGSQUIB.jpg)
Thats the "Contacter"

Squib is the pyro part.



OP - what was the code, and was it "PRESENT"?
Title: Re: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 09:37:47
Although, in case of High Resistence Drivers Squib, I'd change the contacter.
Title: Re: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: sport on 05 January 2013, 09:45:30
Dont neeed one of those.It justs makes it a bit easier. ;)
If you need the whole airbag unit ? I would imagine they are very expensive.On the other habd,a second hand one might not be 100% relibale if you need it. I have a second hand one if thats a route your considering.
OP refers to "squib"  ;)

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/AIRBAGSQUIB.jpg)
Thats the "Contacter"

Squib is the pyro part.



OP - what was the code, and was it "PRESENT"?


My mate used his tec 2 so dont know code but said it may be the contact in the so called squib so having a look later
Title: Re: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: Elite Pete on 05 January 2013, 09:59:30
Sounds obvious but make sure you disconnect the battery and leave it for 5 mins before messing about with the airbag connections ::)
Title: Re: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 10:27:09
Sounds obvious but make sure you disconnect the battery and leave it for 5 mins before messing about with the airbag connections ::)
Indeed. Its the only advice we can give.

I should learn to practice what I preach ;D
Title: Re: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 January 2013, 11:05:40
Sounds obvious but make sure you disconnect the battery and leave it for 5 mins before messing about with the airbag connections ::)
Indeed. Its the only advice we can give.

I should learn to practice what I preach ;D

Still have 'Don't be such a big gay pansy, just unbolt the bloody thing' ringing around my ears from the last Wycombe meet ;D
Title: Re: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 11:19:00
Sounds obvious but make sure you disconnect the battery and leave it for 5 mins before messing about with the airbag connections ::)
Indeed. Its the only advice we can give.

I should learn to practice what I preach ;D

Still have 'Don't be such a big gay pansy, just unbolt the bloody thing' ringing around my ears from the last Wycombe meet ;D
I wonder who said that ::)
Title: Re: Air bag on the steering wheel squib
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 January 2013, 11:27:16
Can't possibly imagine ::)