On Jan 12, 9:03=A0pm, squid <gStace...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Jan 4, 4:56=A0pm, "Ray" <rgh1...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > I have recently incurred an Air Bag warning notice on my dash when
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> > starting up my car. =A0The failure sets Diagnostic Codes B1147 & B1148
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nd the
> > failure warning can be extinguished by switching the ignition off and
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en
> > back on. =A0This failure occurs intermittently on startup only after
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car
> > has been sitting for a while. =A0If it does not occur on initial
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> > will not occur while the car is running.
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> > The probability of the side impact sensing modules failing in both
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> > simultaneously appears to me to be remote. =A0I suspect the failure is
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ither
> > caused by a common ground problem or an intermittent failure of the
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> > and diagnostic module under the driver's seat.
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> > Has anyone experienced this type of problem? =A0If so, I'd appreciate
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aring
> > what you found was the problem and how it was resolved.
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> > Ray
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> You might want to consult your local dealer. I can't remember for
> sure, but there was a bulletin/recall on devilles of your model year.
> There was a problem with the side airbag inflator modules that would
> even result in them deploying at random. I am not sure if '99 falls
> under this though. It is setting codes for both sides at the same
> time? If it is one or the other that is consistently returning, you
> can swap the inflators from side to side to isolate the fault. I am
> going to do some research for you on this recall, will reply.- Hide
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Your 99 does fall under the recall, assuming the the last 8 of the vin
is between xu500001 to xu810434. The bulletin info does not state
fault codes, just that door airbag modules may deploy unexpectedly. A
dealer can do a search on your vin and determine if the recall is
still active. This may save you some $$$ in the long run. recall # is
00066A issued Jun 2001
Gerald
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