Hi !
Yesterday the SRS indicator on my '94 9000 CSE ( UK model with
driver's airbag ) didn't go out as usual.
Does the fix exclusively involve a visit to a Saab dealer ? Is there
anything I can check myself ?
Graham
Andrew Sinclair - 16 Oct 2005 10:53 GMT
>Yesterday the SRS indicator on my '94 9000 CSE ( UK model with
>driver's airbag ) didn't go out as usual.
>
>Does the fix exclusively involve a visit to a Saab dealer ? Is there
>anything I can check myself ?
Codes for the airbag warning light need to be pulled using the airbag
testing tool by your dealer I'm afraid, there is no other way to check
or reset them as far as I'm aware (they survive battery disconnects and
other such tricks).
The usual cause of SRS faults are the sliprings on the steering column
that transfer airbag, horn and other such signals from the fixed column
to the steering wheel. A momentary break in continuity is enough to
trigger the warning. I don't think replacing the slip rings requires
major wallet surgery but as the airbag contains a small explosive device
it is best to let the experts do it (although if you Google you will
find instructions on how to do it - have a look on www.saabscene.com for
example).
As this is a safety feature on your car it is best to get it sorted
sooner rather than later.
Cheers,
Andy

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John Hudson - 16 Oct 2005 18:07 GMT
> Hi !
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> Graham
Yes it does need diagnostic gear. My daughter's NG 900 had perpetual trouble
with her SRS light (it was always on along with other warning lights!), she
finally gave me the car at 39k miles and I fixed everything except the SRS.
That was done at a dealers 3.5 years ago and hasn't come on again.
yaofeng - 19 Oct 2005 04:39 GMT
Unfortunately no, Go to a stealer or an indy. My guess is it is
triggered by a voltage dip.
Pooh Bear - 19 Oct 2005 06:45 GMT
> Unfortunately no, Go to a stealer or an indy. My guess is it is
> triggered by a voltage dip.
Voltage dip ?
The battery seems ok. I get not less than 10.4 V typically after
cranking on the display.
Graham
yaofeng - 19 Oct 2005 13:31 GMT
Low start up voltage won't trigger the SRS. It when the car is running
with sudden increase in load like your AC compressor kicking in
together with the fan coming on. happened to me twice, both in the
summer.