In case anyone stumbles across this thread like I did, this YouTube video was very helpful! Just note that the lower steering wheel cover has a third screw on the bottom unlike the Tacoma in the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VblczY9PzMc Overall an expensive part but a fairly easy fix!
Airbag light on (driver side)
- Thread starter JCDM
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Reviving an old thread since I'm having the same issue. 2007 SR5 4x2 V6. Solid SRS light. It started out about 6 months ago and some days the light would come on and some days it would be off. Now it's been on permanently and the shop failed me on state inspection for having the light on (its questionable whether or not that is something that can cause a failure, but it is what it is). I have code B1181 open circuit is detected in the D squib (2nd step). I've checked all the cables under the seat and at the airbag module. Still on. I ordered a new clockspring assembly. Still on. At this point, I am left to assume it is the airbag itself which would be the most expensive part of the circuit to fail. Any advice or guidance appreciated.
Old4runnerguy
New member
i had to buy a genuine toyota clock spring, the knockoff on ebay wouldnt clear code
earthrealm
Senior Member
mine a cheap 20 dollar unit from aliexpress resolved my issue.
however i knew mine was the spiral cable as the mechanic forgot to lock the wheel during work on the steering assy
2003 v8 SR5
Just had some steering rack work done. When I got it back it is throwing these same codes. Shop says they restrained steering wheel properly. I took it back and they wanted to change out the clock spring. (Steering wheel stereo controls, horn and Cruise don't work...blinker do) They ordered one and put it in and it and it didn't fix. They got a second one and that also didn't fix. Could it be ANYTHING else besides the clock spring?
As a side note, when we first got it back, it would immediately go into limp mode. I disconnected battery and it went away for a couple drives, but it happened again to my daughter on the road and she won't drive it until I figure it out. (No codes regarding this...)
Any insights would be appreciated.
Just had some steering rack work done. When I got it back it is throwing these same codes. Shop says they restrained steering wheel properly. I took it back and they wanted to change out the clock spring. (Steering wheel stereo controls, horn and Cruise don't work...blinker do) They ordered one and put it in and it and it didn't fix. They got a second one and that also didn't fix. Could it be ANYTHING else besides the clock spring?
As a side note, when we first got it back, it would immediately go into limp mode. I disconnected battery and it went away for a couple drives, but it happened again to my daughter on the road and she won't drive it until I figure it out. (No codes regarding this...)
Any insights would be appreciated.
earthrealm
Senior Member
Any update?
SilverRiver
New member
Just had this issue fixed at Toyota of Kirkland, WA. Here are the details:
2005 SR5 V6 212K miles
Found code B1181 (bad clock spring)
Labor 420
Parts 401
Misc 20
Tax 87
Total 928.40
2005 SR5 V6 212K miles
Found code B1181 (bad clock spring)
Labor 420
Parts 401
Misc 20
Tax 87
Total 928.40
