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Old 05-01-2018, 07:25 PM
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Airbag scan tool

The Infl Rest light is on solid in my 27K mile 1990 IROC.
Looking for information on how to diagnose the problem.
Searching the web and this site,I'm not finding much.

Any idea on were to get the elusive scan tool
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Re: Airbag scan tool

You might need a tech 1 to communicate with the derm or even a mt2500 might have the capability.
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I keep searching and not coming up with much
I found this on a Corvette forum from 10 years ago

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...amp-reset.html

I also found some stuff talking about the "clock spring" as being a usual problem but couldn't find if 1990 had it
I know this is the first year of the airbag in a Camaro and probably most cars.
Can you explain why this feels like such Taboo.

I'm putting this car on the road after 14 years and would like to get everything working again.
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Have you tried grounding pin k in the aldl or is there a wire in pin k ?

http://www.answers.com/Q/How_do_I_re..._1990_Corvette




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I have not
This is the method to clear correct?
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I would assume so. It I don’t have a fsm for your car.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...t-sir-160.html
Here’s a good thread to read
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/elec...ight-91-a.html

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I’m going to have to come up to speed on the lingo.
I’ve been working on my 73 for the last 10 years getting it to the point of being able to drive it. Now it’s time to bring the 90 back to all its glory.
I’m sure I’ll be having many more questions and glad to have this site for the knowledge it brings.


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Re: Airbag scan tool

I got some time

Tried to clear codes but wouldn't work

Checked for codes
Got code 24
Steering column voltage to low

I have the service manual and it warns about what kind of volt meter to use.
Can I use my standard volt meter to check for issues,don't want to deploy the airbag ??
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24 Steering Column (Clockspring or Detonator) Voltage (12 volt VSS) Too Low
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Will be pulling the steering wheel off to check the Clockspring.

Been searching for a replacement and haven't come across anything.
Any ideas?
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Post a ad in the wanted classifieds or look on eBay.
Hope you find the issue without to much hassle.
Here is a car being parted out
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...amaro-z28.html

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Pulled the steering wheel and checked the clock spring.
It had good continuity.
That would have been too easy.
Service manual says to start checking all the wiring for damaged or broken wires.
Way to much disassembly involved to test all the wiring.Car has never been in a accident and interior wiring hasn't been touched.

Pulled the bulb since I was partially in to the dash already.
Will deal with this issue when I have much more time as this repair is going to be very time consuming.
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