# Air Bag Light

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-light/78801>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** gmc\
**Created:** [April 20, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-light/78801 "2013-04-20T00:08:00Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![ffej](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8baadc/32.png) [@ffej](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ffej)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-light/78801/1 "2013-04-20T00:08:00Z")

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Greetings all,

I have an issue regarding an Air Bag (SRS) light on my 1996 GMC Yukon.

Recently, I replaced a steering box in this vehicle. After the job was done, I noticed the “AIR BAG” light stayed on continuously. Is this just a coincidence?

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-light/78801/2 "2013-04-20T01:45:19Z")

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When replacing the steering gear, was the steering wheel locked in place?

Tester

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**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-light/78801/3 "2013-04-20T05:31:56Z")

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@ffej

I agree with @Tester . . . you most likely destroyed the clock spring when replacing that steering gear box.

If you like, I could explain the hows and whys, but rest assured, it is a rather common mistake.

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**Author:** ![ffej](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8baadc/32.png) [@ffej](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ffej)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-light/78801/4 "2013-04-20T21:30:55Z")

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Great… How do I go about resolving this issue? I kind of like the idea of a functioning SRS-not to mention it needs to pass vehicle inspection soon.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-light/78801/5 "2013-04-20T23:10:51Z")

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Here’s what the clock spring looks like and how to replace it. [http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=886035&cc=1166431](http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=886035&cc=1166431)

Tester