2001 Caravan airbag light acting up

Hi all,
My van has only 45,000 miles on it and on a recent trip I noticed that the
airbag light now goes on and off in about 1-2 minute cycles, even when not
moving the steering wheel. I know that there is a recall on earlier models
to replace the clockspring, but none for this year.
Has anyone else experienced this problem? What can I expect if I take it to
a dealer to check out. I don't have an extended warranty.
Seems like one defective thing after another with these vehicles. Poor
heater operation, sway bar bushings, miniscule evap leak codes and now this.
Rick

 

Could be a few things causing this, I would have the system scanned to find
out what the problem is. It may cause the bag to prematurely go off or not
go when if needed
Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

 

the airbag system in your vehicle is a system designed to save your life and it
will as long as the proper people with the proper tools work on it. yes it may
cost some coin, but whats worse, not having it when you need it???
take it to a dealer with a body shop to ensure a tech who has the exp. and the
know how to properly fix the issue
no guessing on this one. there was a issue with the dr. squib circuts failing
to maintain a tight connection as well as some pretensoners issues
and i first hand experence with one saving my life as well as years working on
them

 

Check with your local dealer to see if the 91's have been recalled for clock
spring failure. You may be among the first to experience the problem that
we'll see if we keep our vans long enough.

 

There is no recall on that yr, but before calling the dealer to check...you
have to find out what is wrong, it could be a number of things, i highly
recommend taking it in to have the code read

 

When do you ever "need" airbags may I ask?

Oh yeah I forgot -when your a dumbfuck and don't wear your seatbelt.

It's why they are called SUPPLEMENTAL Restraint Systems.

Just how exactly did a douchebag that exploded out of your steering wheel
'save your life'? Did your seatbelt split in half and the douchebag catch
you?

Or were you one of those ones who don't wear your seatbelts because your
afraid of driving off a cliff into a lake and not being able to get out in
time?
Hey, maybe the douchebag can serve as a flotation device!

Ted

 

Some people just have no brains. Are you Daniel Sterns brother?

 

well tim i was put in the most awkward driving scenario a driver can face what
do you hit first after being hit, a tree, a truck well in a fraction of a second
i picked the truck because trees don't give and at 45 mph the airbag in my
truck went off and even with the seat belt firmly wrapped around my body i
still became a
airborne object but my airbag stopped that and i stayed somewhat confined
but my hand did manage to go thru the windshield and i did suffer a pinched
nerve in the neck
i can't even imagine what i would look like had i not had my belt on and my
airbag in working order
you see tim and i will spare people of using profanity such as u used
i have a long history of racing cars and dirtbikes and know dam well what
safety equipment. is mean't to do so i make sure i use it
grow up

 

Who the hell is 'tim?"

 

Some people are just really ignorant, I bet you have arguments with your dog
dont you Cuda, and i dont mean your wife, i mean your pet

 

max don't stoop it's not worth it

 

Yes they are. As a matter of fact, that was the whole point of
my previous reply.

I guess I should be the one to break it to you Glen...
Dogs are incapable of participating in an argument.

So, who the hell is Tim?

 

Uh-oh.... Darryl snapped his fingers.

 

need to findout why airbag light staying on.I replaced rack and pinion
gear while doing this steering wheel spun several times unhooked to rack.
the horn and cruise also no longer work and the radio controls as well
that are on steering wheel. thanks!

 

You broke the tape wire in the clockspring by letting the steering wheel
spin. Replace the clockspring.
Make sure the steering wheel is centered when you install this part.

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

 

Thank you maxpower!What the hach is a clockspring?will i need to take to
deal i usually do my own repairs?thank you again!

 

It is the wiring between the car and the electronics on the steering
wheel... cruise control, air bag, horn, etc. It winds and unwinds as you
turn the wheel. In some cases there have been recalls for clockspring
failure but it sounds like you broke this one yourself.

 

What Art just said except there was no recall on a clockspring for that
model

Glenn

 

Just to clarify, there was no recall on the 300M for clockspring failure.
There were for other models so your dealer will be very familiar with the
symptoms should you decide to bring it in for repair.

 

Any time you work with the air bag system you should always disconnect the
battery and wait about 5 minutes because working with the air bag system

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech