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Cold downdraught from steering wheel

SERVICE INFORMATION
Bulletin Nbr: 641-2116
Date: ........... March 1999
Market: US, CA
Cold downdraught from steering wheel


Cars affected

Saab 900 model year 1994–97 with four-spoke steering wheel.

Background



After standing in cold surroundings for a while, the airbag module in the steering wheel will have become cold. This results in a cold downdraught making the hands and knees of the driver cold despite the cabin temperature being normal. The airbag module has a large mass and requires a long time to warm up.

In order to help customers with this complaint, a weatherstrip can be fitted on the airbag module to reduce the risk of downdraught.

Parts required

(10) 51 70 774 Weatherstrip airbag EPDM.

Procedure

Warning

Read the safety and handling directions for working on the airbag in WIS/Service Manual before starting work.



1. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the key.

2. Remove the airbag module, two plugs and two screws.


3. Lift out the module and unplug the cable connections.

4. Clean the surface from grease and dirt, use Cleaner part no. (16) 30 15 815. Fit the weather strip along the outer edge as illustrated. Press tightly on the strip.


Note

It is essential that the strip is tight against the steering cover so that air does not leak out.


5. Connect the cables to the airbag module.


6. Fit the module, two screws.

Make sure the strip is not protruding over the edge.

Fit the plugs in the screw holes.

7. Start the engine and make sure the airbag lamp does not indicate a fault.

If the lamp indicates a fault in the airbag system: Carry out fault diagnosis as described in WIS/Service Manual.

8. Check the operation of the horn.


Warranty/Time Information

Failed Object: 85071

Fault/Reason code:50

Location code: 09 (US=0)

Warranty Type (US):01

Repair/Action code:10

Labour Operation (US): 85071 (CA: C8835)

Time: 0.2 hrs - straight time 0.1