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Posted: Wed May 30th, 2018 07:05 pm

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I am getting the flashing light on my airbag idiot light (code 27 - 2 flashes a pause and then 7 flashes). The pattern repeats 4 times and then the airbag light stays on. According to my google-fu the light on the key module that turns off the passenger side airbag was burnt out - it is. I have kept the passenger bag tuned off because I almost never have a passenger.

1- There are two 7mm bolts on the bottom of the console panel and one in the center of the top of the cubby hole. There is little clearance on the bottom so I had to use an open ended wrench.

2- Remove connector from Passenger Airbag Disable module in console.

I took the console in to my workbench. It is in the upper 80's with 90% humidity. I had my shirt soaked though with sweat in the 15 minutes it took to get the correct size open end to get the lower 7mm bolt screws off.

3- Remove 2 #2 phillips head screws to remove the key module.

4- Unclip the plastic tabs that hold the key module case together - I used a jewelers flat head to spring the tabs.

5- Remove circuit board from key module case.

6- Unsolder the blown light bulb. My multi-meter let me know it is blown.

From the web searches other models are similar and the stock light is a 12v 50mA. I have also read about using a resistor style LED. I have neither so I will make a trip to Fry's tomorrow to get a bulb. I will finish the write-up once I get a bulb.

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Tony
NE ATL
'04 XLT regular cab 3.slo stepside
Semi retirement