Originally posted by fastcougar:
I have been reading up on this problem and it seems that it's the "clock spring" or whatever it's called. Basically, the light flashes 3 times, pauses and then flashes 2 times. According to the FAQ on the main site:

32=Driver Side Air Bag Circuit High Resistance or Open

Anyone have any ideas or links to threads that would help? I have searched as I said before, but nobody in the two threads I read really nailed it down. Your help is greatly appreciated!



Yeah, I have an idea.
I bet either you or He turned the steering wheel one too many times when the rack and pinion was undone and the contacts are probably broke in the steering wheel. Either that or it was turned off center one revolution too far when reassembled so it broke later.

There is an assembly in the steering wheel with a long ribbon cable that connects to the airbag and cruise circuits, and allows contact even though the wheel turns. If the wheel is turned too far, say three revolutions when the rack&pinion is undone, then it will pull the ribbon cable out of its contacts and then voila, no cruise and no airbag.

It is a gray, round plastic assembly that mounts over the steering shaft that you can see as soon as the wheel is pulled.

**edit** you know I was reading the list but never saw the title of your post until I hit the post button. Now I read that the cruise is gone too, and I'm positive you broke it.

Oh, and whats my prize for being right on this one?

Last edited by warmonger; 06/05/06 03:31 PM.
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