Great video, very thorough. It is CRITICAL that you wait several minutes after disconnecting the battery before working with anything related to the airbags. All modern vehicles have capacitors that supplement power for the deployment of airbags in case the battery loses power during an accident.
@@L2fishyes with the key in the on position and both battery terminals disconnected. You can then touch the positive and negative terminals together and discharge any leftover voltage
My friend it was very informative. I after 2year repair from a what i'am now calling a FU UP body repair shop I did learn I need to throw somebody ass under my tires 😒. He ✂️ the wires to the sensors!!!!!!!. So you did show me what I seen under my truck when I was serving it. Thanks 😊 But i'am pissoff
This was so helpful, I was stressing out when a checked the driver side and it was ok but when you said look under the passenger side , - eureka - , it was unplugged , yesss , I know I felt dummy, thank you so much , there's your like .
Robert Outlaw glad I could help man! The goal with the channel has always been to produce fun content and help others. Don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe to help the channel grow.
Your information help me out kept me from going to the shop checking the wiring behind the passenger seat because I had some coax back there did I pull through there and it had pull that wire loose the sensor
Thanks for this. You just saved me a lot of money. I'm no tech or mechanic. But I am handy with tools. I just don't know where to start with a fix like this. And this video was easy to follow.
@@Frank-eg4mw Good question. On something like this, my train of thought is if one is bad. Then the other one is going to be bad soon. So I just replaced both.
Hey man! I watch a lot of RUclips to fix my truck. This was a very well done video. Thank you. I understand what I gotta do now. The last thing on this truck!
Informative and good instruction on procedures. HOWEVER add one last thing before installing sensor(s) add dielectric grease to help against corrosion. Lessens environmental impact of salt/mag chloride and sea salt. Thank you.
My Sierra 1996 SLE GMC impact sensor warning light flashes intermittently and I just can’t find the sensors under the front of my truck! I have looked many times & still can’t find them! Any suggestions would be most helpful! Either that I may have to disconnect the warning light on the instrument panel as a last resort!
Great video. My light was on for a long time. Then recently noticed when my wife got in the truck the "passenger airbag off" was lit on my mirror even after my wife got in so I figured it was the passenger side one so I followed your instructions. It looked so easy but was a pain to do. Well, the light is still on so I guess I need to do the driver's side next. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
I probably don't need to do it but I like to take both under the hood and in the cab airbag fuses out just in case of any static energy that might be left in the system .
Hi, I have the same model. I actually had to change the bottom buttons on my steering wheel which required me to remove the airbag upon replacing it and reconnecting. The battery I have the same message didn’t have any loose connections or fuses blown, and was very careful about handling the airbag, when connecting a disconnecting is there something that I need to do or I heard that once you drive, the cycle will clear itself on its own
I noticed my airbag service light was on the next day after I changed my 2008 Silverados driver seat. I re-plug the wires in the black box under the driver seat so I'm wondering if that's could problem?
Nice info, but at that price how do you determine which of the sensors or if even one of them is bad? I remember we also have the windows sensors , could you explain that for me please
unless you have an expensive scan tool you can't tell. just have to replace on and see if it works, if not put the old one back in on that side and swap the other side. typically sensors that go bad will look swollen and typically have salt stuck in the sides of them.
I saw on another video. That if you rub your finger along the barcode of the censor. You can feel a bulge on the broken censor. A way to identify which one is bad without having a scanner.
You know if these will cause a constant battery draw? Mines been on for awhile now my battery will die if I don't drive it daily. Never had problems until it came on for a couple months
Is there anyway to prevent from getting salt and grime inside the sensor from my point of view these sensors look like they were made pretty weak and prone to failure can you make them more resiliant by adding glue or silicone to the seam in the middle? Would that affect the function of the sensor?
I’m not sure if there is anything that can be done. Electrical components are funny. I would be worried that adding something to the sensor may stop it from working during an accident.
Bro sometimes on my custom fog light related stuff the wires boxes that are low I wrap them with zip lock baggies and the ends with electrician black tape if this helps you any
Andrew Barnhart I’m guessing it has something to do with the passenger seat being sensitive to weight. If there is not enough weight on the passenger seat it will not deploy the passenger side airbag in an accident. No point in deploying the airbag if no one is sitting there.
Does anyone know if when the SERVICE AIR BAG message is displayed on the dash, was anyone able to physically push the button on the gauge cluster itself and clear the SERVICE AIR BAG message, thus displaying the milage next? Or did the SERVICE AIR BAG message stay stuck on the dash until the airbag issue was fixed? 2003 Silverado, Thank you
I have a b0077 code. Front left side impact sensor. I looked under the truck and only saw one front sensor right in the center. Is there another location?
I checked wires and then replaced both sensors but did not fix problem. I took my truck to my mechanic who had a code reader that showed a bad module which when replaced has to be reprogrammed by a dealer.
@@fredfowler5895 SO I brought my 2006 silverado last week to the dealer for a 50$ diagnostic. Called around, cheapest sensor I could find here was 287 CAD aftermarket. dealers was 347 CAD for a single sensor.
Does anyone know if when the SERVICE AIR BAG message is displayed on the dash, was anyone able to physically push the button on the gauge cluster itself and clear the SERVICE AIR BAG message, thus displaying the milage next? 2003 Silverado, Thank you
@@thebitedown yes it works but only until the next start up of vehicle The airbag light will remain on but the Service airbag cancels until next start. I’m having issues with my 05 silv1500. I removed and inspected the 2 front impact sensors the are in really good condition with no cracks or signs of water ingress. I unplugged all connections cleaned and reconnected. Also checked the wiring under the passenger seat. No luck.
There is an empty area on the truck that is just about large enough to hold a wallet, i cut that area out and created a template that the switches sit in. Then you run all the wires behind the dash.
They’re both the same. Dorman 590-206 (Qty. 2) they fit my 2008 Chevy Silverado (fits GM 15297468). If you have a different model of vehicle, verify the part # for your vehicle before ordering. GM utilizes other impact sensors with a different part number for other vehicles.
I replaced both front airbag impact sensors and checked all approiate wiring for damage (which was good) but I still get "service airbag" light. What next? Truly frustrated now!
If you have steering wheel controls you loose all functionality of that so it’s worth the money. And your dash always says service airbag which is annoying I missed seeing my odometer hit 250,000 because of that.
No loose wires under passenger seat, replaced BOTH sensors, and service airbag light is still on in the Dash!, what's my next step, side note ,Battery was disconnected before replacing sensors
Mark Rush not 100 percent sure to be honest. I would check forums they are your best bet. Could be a faulty air bag unit. Also check the fuse in the fuse box for the system. Hope this helps
@@josuerivera1659 once you ask for the air bag sensor, they'll go by your car brand, I had both replaced under 1/2 hour. I only paid for the sensors since they were easy to replace and in a easy place to see them. I changed both since sooner or later the other will go too. they were filled with snow salt. didn't need to remove nothing since they both are in a reachable place.
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Excellent job Excellent video. Thank you so much and thank you for what you do. From Andres in florida.
Thanks, this video was easy to follow. I actually didn’t take off the splash shield, it was still pretty easy to access.
awesome video brother. I like the clarity of instructions. well done
thanks for your video! good explanations! english is not my first language but you are a good prof.
Great video, very thorough. It is CRITICAL that you wait several minutes after disconnecting the battery before working with anything related to the airbags. All modern vehicles have capacitors that supplement power for the deployment of airbags in case the battery loses power during an accident.
with the battery disconnected can you simply tough the positive to negative connectors to discharge the capacitors?
@@L2fishyes with the key in the on position and both battery terminals disconnected. You can then touch the positive and negative terminals together and discharge any leftover voltage
My friend it was very informative.
I after 2year repair from a what i'am now calling a FU UP body repair shop I did learn I need to throw somebody ass under my tires 😒. He ✂️ the wires to the sensors!!!!!!!. So you did show me what I seen under my truck when I was serving it.
Thanks 😊
But i'am pissoff
This was so helpful, I was stressing out when a checked the driver side and it was ok but when you said look under the passenger side , - eureka - , it was unplugged , yesss , I know I felt dummy, thank you so much , there's your like .
Good video the way you pay attention to every detail I could watch your videos and become a mechanic lol
Robert Outlaw glad I could help man! The goal with the channel has always been to produce fun content and help others. Don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe to help the channel grow.
Your information help me out kept me from going to the shop checking the wiring behind the passenger seat because I had some coax back there did I pull through there and it had pull that wire loose the sensor
Thanks. Just did mine using your video.
Thanks man, appreciate sharing the knowledge!
Thanks for this. You just saved me a lot of money. I'm no tech or mechanic. But I am handy with tools. I just don't know where to start with a fix like this. And this video was easy to follow.
Daniel Luera glad I could help.
@@TheFrost7092 FYI I just subscribed to your channel. Keep posting and I'll keep supporting. Thanks again.
Daniel Luera thanks I appreciate it
How do I find out which side is bad???
@@Frank-eg4mw Good question. On something like this, my train of thought is if one is bad. Then the other one is going to be bad soon. So I just replaced both.
Thank you, your a life saver!!! Ricks
's wife. 🙂
Very good video thanks for the help! Now my air bag light is off! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
great video and well said,so clear and concise,now I can do it....
John Graham glad I could help. Good luck with it!
This video really helped! Thank you. 👍
Nice video! Great job explaining everything.
Thanks for your help I was able to fix it was a cut wire underneath the seat
Thank you Brother. I appreciate you going through the trouble trying to educate dumasses like me.
Hey man! I watch a lot of RUclips to fix my truck. This was a very well done video. Thank you. I understand what I gotta do now. The last thing on this truck!
Thanks for the kind words. Helping people save money and do stuff on their own is always the goal.
Dude that was a great video!!!!
Thanks!!very good video!
Thank you!
Great video!
Thank you for the helpful video
Very helpful!! Thank You!!
Life Unity glad I could help
Thank you for this video , I am having the same issue with mine an now I know how to fix it . Thank you so much.
Informative and good instruction on procedures. HOWEVER add one last thing before installing sensor(s) add dielectric grease to help against corrosion. Lessens environmental impact of salt/mag chloride and sea salt. Thank you.
Great information!
Nice job thank you
Very good video
Nice simple explanation thanks
My Sierra 1996 SLE GMC impact sensor warning light flashes intermittently and I just can’t find the sensors under the front of my truck! I have looked many times & still can’t find them! Any suggestions would be most helpful! Either that I may have to disconnect the warning light on the instrument panel as a last resort!
Thanks saved me from a lot of headaches
Great video thanks
Good tips, thank you
You awesome man!
Shop wanted to charger me 1,000 for parts and labor HELL NO. After seeing this video i will do it myself for couple hunderd.
Glad I could help
Thanks as my truck came back from the body shop with this light on again as i did replace it in 2017 . I hope it is unplugged .lol .
Great video. My light was on for a long time. Then recently noticed when my wife got in the truck the "passenger airbag off" was lit on my mirror even after my wife got in so I figured it was the passenger side one so I followed your instructions. It looked so easy but was a pain to do. Well, the light is still on so I guess I need to do the driver's side next. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Did you get it fixed I got the same problem. Thanks.
@kbbeatriz7 me too right now but her side is working as should so should I change the driver?
I don't want to buy 2 sensors ?
Nice video man!
Iowa the same. They use a salt brine made from corn. So corrosive. They spray it on the roads right before snow especially bridges and overpasses.
I probably don't need to do it but I like to take both under the hood and in the cab airbag fuses out just in case of any static energy that might be left in the system .
are the left and right sensors the same part number?
I loved the video. Now my question is, how did you set up your toggle switches where the OE 4wd buttons go?
I think my truck only has 1. 2005 gmc sierra 2500hd. Did the previous only change it to make only 1? If so would that be causing the light to go on?
Hi, I have the same model. I actually had to change the bottom buttons on my steering wheel which required me to remove the airbag upon replacing it and reconnecting. The battery I have the same message didn’t have any loose connections or fuses blown, and was very careful about handling the airbag, when connecting a disconnecting is there something that I need to do or I heard that once you drive, the cycle will clear itself on its own
Thanks for the info...........................
I noticed my airbag service light was on the next day after I changed my 2008 Silverados driver seat. I re-plug the wires in the black box under the driver seat so I'm wondering if that's could problem?
Great video do I need to disconnect the battery first ??
Thanks Bud, u da best!
I have this issue on my 2005 GMC Sierra. Hope this works.
Nice job!
thanks man
A little dielectric grease on the connections will help prevent corrosion.
What if i had a air bag that came out and is back in but have that message and was frount impact will this fix my issue
there is no sensor for the seats? just the wire connection?
Will this steps work on a 2009 sierra
Torque spec? Do you use loc tite?
Nice info, but at that price how do you determine which of the sensors or if even one of them is bad? I remember we also have the windows sensors , could you explain that for me please
unless you have an expensive scan tool you can't tell. just have to replace on and see if it works, if not put the old one back in on that side and swap the other side. typically sensors that go bad will look swollen and typically have salt stuck in the sides of them.
How long can you drive with the warning light on
tanks
If you’ve started this procedure before you get to 4:00 marker . DISCONNECT the battery
Would it be more economical to check the sensors with an Ohm meter before replacing them?
Yes,, but I don't kno how
I saw on another video. That if you rub your finger along the barcode of the censor. You can feel a bulge on the broken censor. A way to identify which one is bad without having a scanner.
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You know if these will cause a constant battery draw? Mines been on for awhile now my battery will die if I don't drive it daily. Never had problems until it came on for a couple months
find out what was causing your battery drain or your airbag light to be on? I have the same with my 1995 gmc k1500
Is there anyway to prevent from getting salt and grime inside the sensor from my point of view these sensors look like they were made pretty weak and prone to failure can you make them more resiliant by adding glue or silicone to the seam in the middle? Would that affect the function of the sensor?
I’m not sure if there is anything that can be done. Electrical components are funny. I would be worried that adding something to the sensor may stop it from working during an accident.
Dont see an issue w a lil silicone, be sure to use some electric plug grease when plugging back in to keep the water out of the plug..
Bro sometimes on my custom fog light related stuff the wires boxes that are low I wrap them with zip lock baggies and the ends with electrician black tape if this helps you any
What is the box behind the passenger seat? I bought a truck and it’s missing that box just a plug from the wiring harness in that location
Andrew Barnhart I’m guessing it has something to do with the passenger seat being sensitive to weight. If there is not enough weight on the passenger seat it will not deploy the passenger side airbag in an accident. No point in deploying the airbag if no one is sitting there.
I've got a 99 Sierra and I dont have one under the passenger seat, just the drivers
Is there I fuse to check.
I have a 02 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD and it only has one sensor in the middle if that helps anyone
May I ask where you purchased your sensors? I have a 2004 Silverado. Thank You
Amazon.com
I got from Walmart ( online purchase )
Does anyone know if when the SERVICE AIR BAG message is displayed on the dash, was anyone able to physically push the button on the gauge cluster itself and clear the SERVICE AIR BAG message, thus displaying the milage next? Or did the SERVICE AIR BAG message stay stuck on the dash until the airbag issue was fixed? 2003 Silverado, Thank you
The service airbag light and message will always come back till the vehicle is fixed.
@@TheFrost7092 thanks for the reply.
I have a b0077 code. Front left side impact sensor. I looked under the truck and only saw one front sensor right in the center. Is there another location?
Thank you, I need to do this.
Well this service air bag on the dash stop the heated seats from working ?
No
@@larrymoore5264 Do you know why the heated seat stopped working? The dash shows on the display everything working but it is not.
I checked wires and then replaced both sensors but did not fix problem. I took my truck to my mechanic who had a code reader that showed a bad module which when replaced has to be reprogrammed by a dealer.
what year model was this?
2009 gmc sierra
@@fredfowler5895 SO I brought my 2006 silverado last week to the dealer for a 50$ diagnostic. Called around, cheapest sensor I could find here was 287 CAD aftermarket. dealers was 347 CAD for a single sensor.
Does anyone know if when the SERVICE AIR BAG message is displayed on the dash, was anyone able to physically push the button on the gauge cluster itself and clear the SERVICE AIR BAG message, thus displaying the milage next? 2003 Silverado, Thank you
@@thebitedown yes it works but only until the next start up of vehicle The airbag light will remain on but the Service airbag cancels until next start. I’m having issues with my 05 silv1500. I removed and inspected the 2 front impact sensors the are in really good condition with no cracks or signs of water ingress. I unplugged all connections cleaned and reconnected. Also checked the wiring under the passenger seat. No luck.
Dude thank you. I'm having same issue.
My air bag light came on after I installed an aftermarket radio. Any help? Thanks. 1997 GMC Sierra
That was just a coincidence.
Any conclusion to this?
The area where is the 4x4 control you have the 2 switch how you did it?
There is an empty area on the truck that is just about large enough to hold a wallet, i cut that area out and created a template that the switches sit in. Then you run all the wires behind the dash.
His truck isn’t a 4x4 if he didn’t have any switches there. If it’s RWD it just have a little cubby
@@austinrenaldo5162 it is a 4x4 the lower trim trucks have floor shifters instead of a push button.
Is the same sensor for both sides?can it be use for both sides? Or there's a specific for drivers and passenger side
Do you have the part number?
They’re both the same. Dorman 590-206 (Qty. 2) they fit my 2008 Chevy Silverado (fits GM 15297468). If you have a different model of vehicle, verify the part # for your vehicle before ordering. GM utilizes other impact sensors with a different part number for other vehicles.
My 99 Sierra only has 1 right in the center
Starting with the 2003 model, gym switched to dual impact sensors. Mountain on the front core support and set up a single sensor
I replaced both front airbag impact sensors and checked all approiate wiring for damage (which was good) but I still get "service airbag" light. What next? Truly frustrated now!
Check the seat sensors as well. Maybe see if you can get a local shop to scan it.
What year? There’s a recall on some.
what happens when you have they airbag sensor telling you but you dont have a airbag light come on
$179 to replace my front impact sensor. I said "no thanks. I'd rather hit the steering wheel than pay that".
If you have steering wheel controls you loose all functionality of that so it’s worth the money. And your dash always says service airbag which is annoying I missed seeing my odometer hit 250,000 because of that.
Mines 400$ exactly same truck as his
05 Silverado want to add cargo lights using the factory switch. Where is the easiest way to tap in?
Mine doesnt have the box and connector unde passenger seat
No loose wires under passenger seat, replaced BOTH sensors, and service airbag light is still on in the Dash!, what's my next step, side note ,Battery was disconnected before replacing sensors
Mark Rush not 100 percent sure to be honest. I would check forums they are your best bet. Could be a faulty air bag unit. Also check the fuse in the fuse box for the system. Hope this helps
It could be a bad clock spring behind the steering wheel.
Replace the air bag steering wheel clock spring sensor. also have the airbag module reset
If I wait until someone sets in the passenger seat to start my truck, the service air bag stays off! Any suggestions?
Mine says lost communication with airbag control module
What year is your Silverado? Mines a 2009
The sensor you bought, is it the same one as the driver side?????????
correct
@@TheFrost7092 thanks
Do you have the part number for the sensor
@@josuerivera1659 once you ask for the air bag sensor, they'll go by your car brand, I had both replaced under 1/2 hour. I only paid for the sensors since they were easy to replace and in a easy place to see them. I changed both since sooner or later the other will go too. they were filled with snow salt. didn't need to remove nothing since they both are in a reachable place.
What year is your Silverado? I have a 2008 and wondering if that year model has a similar set-up.
Last Life my Silverado was a 2005, a 2008 is the newer gen so I’m not sure if it’s exactly the same. Sorry I could not be more help.
@@TheFrost7092 I have a video on the 2008
I there a air
Good shit man
Um
I'll clean first ...stupidity on GM prices or for that matter
.. ....Dormans too
?????
With as many parts and reasons for an airbag light you just told us to throw parts at it and one last sooooo much longer than crappy dorman.
If you have all the answers why are you here watching an instructional video?
Maybe stop using doorman
Doorman makes great replacement parts. In many cases they last just as long as the stock parts if not longer.
@@TheFrost7092 used to work in a part store doorman is so bad that there pulling the parts out and putting in carquest and moog
@@ryanrobbins1469 never had an issue with them.