What does The clockspring do on a Chevy Cobalt?
What does The clockspring do on a Chevy Cobalt?
The clockspring in your Chevy Cobalt allows your steering wheel to turn and still remain connected to the airbag deployment mechanism. The clockspring allows for a continuous electrical connection to the airbag, horn and cruise control. When the airbag light remains illuminated, replacing the clockspring may extinguish it.
How do you remove airbag from Chevy Cobalt?
Turn the steering wheel of your Chevy Cobalt so that one of the side openings ends up on the top of the wheel. Insert a tool with a blunt end into the opening and depress the sprint mechanism. Repeat this procedure with the other opening and remove the face of the steering wheel. Take apart all the electrical connections and remove the airbag.
Where are the air bag fuses on a Chevy Cobalt?
Locate the two airbag fuses, AIR BAG (IGN) and AIR BAG (BATT), and remove both. Turn the steering wheel of your Chevy Cobalt so that one of the side openings ends up on the top of the wheel. Insert a tool with a blunt end into the opening and depress the sprint mechanism.
What is the function of an airbag module?
An airbag module is a computer found in all vehicles equipped with an airbag system and acts as controller. All impact sensors, seat belts, airbags and even the clockspring is linked to it. As an computer, the airbag unit read and writes data vital to the proper function of its designated use.
How do you install an airbag control module?
All airbag srs components must be installed and connected properly before installing the airbag control module. This includes air bags, seat belts, clock spring and impact sensors. Disconnect the battery and bolt down the module and then connect the harness wiring plugs.
Where is the SRS airbag control module located?
In most GM cars it is under the driver or passenger seat. Disconnect the positive battery cable and wait 3 min. You are now safe to unplug the airbag control module harness wiring plugs. All airbag srs components must be installed and connected properly before installing the airbag control module.
Is it possible to reset an airbag module?
You are now able to re-use your existing airbag module with our reset service! Your module will be restored back to its factory condition and will not require any additional programming. Just Plug & Play! This service is 100% compatible with our seat belt repairs.
Where is the button to turn off the airbag light?
This is the first thing you should check when you want to remove the airbag light. Maybe someone before you turned it to Off by mistake, which will make the airbag light stay on in most cars. This button is usually on the dashboard on the passenger side, and you may see it if you open the passenger door or the glove box.
