Steering Wheel Squib - Possible to break by Turning Steering wheel

[datsun9292]

I am wondering if it would be possible to snap the steering wheel squib cable, by basically just turning the steering wheel too many times? I replaced my steering rack on Sunday and im thinking that the steering wheel may have been subject to a few extra turns while the column was disconnected, as the air bag and serv light decided to come on.

​Thanks for any advice.

 

[fraz101]

Yep the cables snap if it's turned too far one way or the other mate

 

[datsun9292]

OK, my next question - Can this just throw out the AirBag? or will the horn etc go with it, as the horn and stalks are working as normal?

 

[fraz101]

All the cable does it send the airbag signal, so basically yes, the airbag light will stay on and if your involved in an accident the airbag won't go off.

 

[datsun9292]

Thanks mate. That clears that issue up. of with the steering wheel some night this week then lol. I take it, it is easier to replace the full stalk rather than individual cables

 

[fraz101]

You can't buy the cable on it's own, you buy the "rotary switch" and just swap over the stalks(indicator and wiper stalks) as they don't come with the rotary switch.

 

[Clenchdcheek]

have you tried wires under the seat know fault for airbag light wiggle wires with ignition off

 

[jack_davey]

I doubt you've broken the squib, it's more than likely one of the airbag connections under the seat.