When Front Air Bags Deploy In A Collision

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Replace the following parts with new ones.
- SRS-ECU (Refer to SRS CONTROL UNIT (SRS-ECU) ).
- Air bag modules (Refer to AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING ).
Check the following parts and replace if there are any malfunctions.
- Clock spring (Refer to AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING ).
- Steering wheel, steering column and shaft assembly
1. Check the wiring harness (built into the steering wheel) and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformation.
2. Install the air bag module to check fit or alignment with the steering wheel.
3. Check the steering wheel for noise, binds or difficult operation and excessive free play.
4. Check the collision energy absorbing mechanism on the steering column shaft (Refer to - ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ).
Check the wiring harnesses for binding, the connectors for damage, poor connections, and the terminals for deformation (Refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).