Airbag light won't turn off

[baseballfan416]

ebay, I havent left feedback yet I can file a defective part claim and try to get my money back...

[baseballfan416]

So it's for sure the replacement clock spring?

84306-22010 was the part number purchased

the part looked exactly identical in markings and quality from the one I took off, I could literally hold both up to someone and you wouldn't know which one was the original and which one was the replacement (well, at least if I would have pulled the orange alignment clip off before putting it on).

[baseballfan416]

code went off... then just came back on, same 53 code... ideas? supposedly the ebay seller has a "1 year warranty," whatever restrictions/exclusions apply I guess we will see.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by baseballfan416

code went off... then just came back on, same 53 code... ideas? supposedly the ebay seller has a "1 year warranty," whatever restrictions/exclusions apply I guess we will see.

It is either the clock spring or the actual airbag, but considering that the code moved from one side of the squib to the other with the replacement, I would say that the replacement is defective.

[misolith]

What are the best ways to test if a replacement clockspring is functional?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by misolith

What are the best ways to test if a replacement clockspring is functional?

The easiest way is to install it and then try to reset the codes. If they do not reset then there is still a problem.

To test the clocksping with a multimeter, you want to test for continuity from the D18 steering column connector to the two airbag connectors. You also want to check for shorts between the pins.

In the picture below, you can see the four pins on the left side connector, which are the airbag squib connections. In this view they go from 4 to 1 from left to right. At the bottom of the connector you can see two additional pins with two spring metal clips above them. They are safety pins, which short pins 1 to 2 together to disable the primary airbag squib when the connector is removed. To test the spiral cable with the connector disconnected you need to slide a little piece of plastic between the spring clips and the pins to open them up. Once you have done so you can test for continuity.

Pin 4 (left most in picture) connects to the yellow/red wire on the black connector
Pin 3 connects to the yellow/green wire on the black connector
Pin 2 connects to the yellow wire on the orange connector
Pin 1 (right most in picture) connects to the yellow/black wire on the orange connector

With the multimeter you should see continuity (0 ohms in resistance setting between the two ends of each of the 4 connections).


Airbag connector.jpg

[misolith]

Thanks much. Great explanation.

It seems that this one I've tested has no faults between the conductors in the spring itself. Now to see where the problem may be.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by misolith

Thanks much. Great explanation.

It seems that this one I've tested has no faults between the conductors in the spring itself. Now to see where the problem may be.

If the four wires test fine for continuity end to end, next test for continuity between 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4. There should not be continuity between the pins next to each other. If there is, then there is a short.

The other thing that some have experienced is the airbag showing continuity when stationary, but then having one of the wires open when it is rotated.

[bail_w]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/84306-22010-...0388ea&vxp=mtr



Will this item work?

Nvm found my answer

[07HBYaris]

There's been a recall for this and is in the works to have the spiral cable remedied. There's approx. 131 million cars affected by this, including the Tacoma, Corolla, Matrix, Highlander, Rav4, and Yaris. Also in the faq from toyota there are reimbursement from those that have had it repaired, Reimbursement consideration instructions will be provided in the remedy owner letter. There are also two other recalls involving the yaris.

[Camberix]

My wife's Yaris is now on its third clock spring. I can pop on a new one in about 10 minutes, but it's a serious annoyance.

The OE clock spring lasted about 85k miles. I did the jumper code technique, saw the usual error, and replaced it with a new one off eBay. That one lasted a couple of years and about 20k miles, and the airbag light came on again. No cruise control, the usual. I just threw on a new clock spring off eBay again, and the airbag light went away.

I'm not impressed with the clock spring situation on these cars.

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by Camberix

My wife's Yaris is now on its third clock spring. I can pop on a new one in about 10 minutes, but it's a serious annoyance.

The OE clock spring lasted about 85k miles. I did the jumper code technique, saw the usual error, and replaced it with a new one off eBay. That one lasted a couple of years and about 20k miles, and the airbag light came on again. No cruise control, the usual. I just threw on a new clock spring off eBay again, and the airbag light went away.

I'm not impressed with the clock spring situation on these cars.

Now that there has been a recall issued for the clock spring, why are u still bothering with eBay solutions.


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[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Now that there has been a recall issued for the clock spring, why are u still bothering with eBay solutions.


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I would guess because when the part will come in = ? My understanding, after reading posts on other similar YW threads and then asking probing questions at one of my two closest Toyota dealers, is that some areas of the United States are getting the fix/remedy faster than others...those that traditionally have inclement winter weather and a high population density (pretty much the Northeast ). My understanding is that when the proper part comes in something will trigger the word 'remedy' to appear on the screen they pull up re checking the status of this issue. A local dealer put in a different clock spring for free (not the one Toyota intends for the fix for the Yaris) to reset the light and system so 'my bags' can deploy. I was told that I'll be notified when the clock spring Toyota wants in there for 'the fix' comes in, and they will swap them for free. I have yet to receive any notification (sounded like a big question mark re time frame when they did this interim fix). The person you replied to is (like me) in a 'Gulf States Toyota (distributorship) state', so may be prey to the same 'heel dragging' re the part Toyota intends to use for a 'proper' fix.

[powder puff]

I just had mine replaced at the dealer, they also did the seat track replacement also

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by powder puff

I just had mine replaced at the dealer, they also did the seat track replacement also

Well, given your location, so much for my two cents . I finally got the actual/true recall notice last week for the seat tracks (IIRC), so I'll ask about the 'intended/remedy spiral cable' having come in as well when I take it in for that fix. Perhaps they just mailed me a postcard and I just haven't received it yet.

[MoneyT8]

Having the airbag check light on is a real hazard, I'm really surprised Toyota hasn't sent out a remedy letter yet. I don't really feel safe while driving knowing the airbag may not deploy.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by MoneyT8

Having the airbag check light on is a real hazard, I'm really surprised Toyota hasn't sent out a remedy letter yet. I don't really feel safe while driving knowing the airbag may not deploy.

My local dealership said Toyota feels the same way, and that that is why they temporarily put in a different spiral cable in order to reset the light and allow the system to deploy.

[powder puff]

The dealer told me they released the remedy on 10-8-14