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93 Civic Del Sol - Why does SRS light flash on when turn steering wheel?

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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 11:54 AM
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Hi, my 93 Honda Civic Del Sol SRS light flashes on and off when I turn the steering wheel while driving. Please help, any advice is Much appreciated!
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 06:55 PM
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Probably because your clock spring is going bad.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 03:48 AM
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Power steering? Low on fluid? If not I’d just go behind the cluster and put some black electrical tape on the bulb.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 04:25 AM
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Default Re: 93 Civic Del Sol - Why does SRS light flash on when turn steering wheel?

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Probably because your clock spring is going bad.
+1 the clock spring (officially the "cable reel") makes electrical connection between circuits on the wheel like the air bag and horn buttons and the rest of the car.

If the SRS controller detects a break in the circuit, it will turn the light on. This means that the air bag may not deploy in a crash.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 06:59 AM
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Cable reel is easy to replace, and last time I looked...pretty cheap on ebay (I think the Integra one is also interchangeable but not 100% sure). You will need to remove the steering wheel and steering column covers 1st. Then properly center the new reel by aligning the marks before installing it.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:00 AM
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Default Re: 93 Civic Del Sol - Why does SRS light flash on when turn steering wheel?

Thank you so much! - I will check some of these things!
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 12:50 PM
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Like 94eg! said, make sure you align/center it properly. You'll have a new broken one if you don't.
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 05:22 PM
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free 95 integra cable reel here! you pay postage.
pm me for info....
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Old Feb 1, 2021 | 11:08 AM
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Default Re: 93 Civic Del Sol - Why does SRS light flash on when turn steering wheel?

Originally Posted by White_EG1
Power steering? Low on fluid? If not I’d just go behind the cluster and put some black electrical tape on the bulb.
To pass inspection I need it to go on when start the car....
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Old Feb 2, 2021 | 10:00 AM
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Still on after three years? PM Tamboo to see if he still has it...
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