1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

[Jim P.]

I have a 1994 LT1 and the horn blows when you pull on the steering wheel getting out and seems to blow when you grab certain parts of the wheel. I was going to take the air bag cover off and I can't seem to get the torx screws loose and I am afraid I might strip them. Any ideas on the horn short, is taking the air bag cover off the right way to go? Any help on getting those torx screws out? thanks

[Bill W.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

The air bag is NOT a cover it IS the bag . It can be very dangerous . There is a procedure you must use to disconnect it . All the info you need is in the service manual .

[Keith B.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

The horn contacts in the wheel behind the air bag can become very brittle and disintegrate over time. After you remove the four bolts holding on the air bag you will be looking at them.

[Jim P.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

Thanks - I did pull the fuses and let it set for an hour. I think i will go get a new torx driver hopefully get to take a look.

[Keith B.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

its best to unhook the battery. they are not fun to remove I do know that

[Jim P.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

Thanks very much Keith - I went to the store and got a shorter torx driver, got the screws out and the horn buttons were totally disengrated. Now I just need to find the part number replace them and I won't be randomly honking as I enjoy the ride. For the benefit of anyone else it is a torx (star) T30 driver that fits the screws.

[Keith B.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

here they are on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-1996-C4...6ed8ba&vxp=mtr

I got them much cheaper at Corvettes at Carlisle from a vendor named Smart Parts. I do not think they have web store

[Joe L.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

here they are on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-1996-C4...6ed8ba&vxp=mtr

I got them much cheaper at Corvettes at Carlisle from a vendor named Smart Parts. I do not think they have web store

Keith-------


It's a good think this switch is available in reproduction. It's no longer available from GM or Delco.

[Keith B.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

Joe the part in the column that the buttons connect to is still available I think. I remember pricing this out when I had my troubles. And nothing was cheap

[Joe L.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

Joe the part in the column that the buttons connect to is still available I think. I remember pricing this out when I had my troubles. And nothing was cheap

Keith------


The switch, GM #17999094 aka Delco #D1774A, is no longer available. Otherwise, I don't know what part you're referring to.

[Jim P.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

I did end up getting the part 17999094. I googled it and found a site oemcats that said a place gmpartsgiant in California had it. Bought it there with shipping for about half price of ebay. I believe it is nos.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

I did end up getting the part 17999094. I googled it and found a site oemcats that said a place gmpartsgiant in California had it. Bought it there with shipping for about half price of ebay. I believe it is nos.

Jim-------


I'll be curious if they actually deliver it and if it's in GM or Delco packaging.

[Jim P.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

Well you were right Joe - got an email it is out of production and stock. I ordered one from ebay for $59. I will let you know.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

Well you were right Joe - got an email it is out of production and stock. I ordered one from ebay for $59. I will let you know.

Jim------


I expect that the "reproduction" sold on eBay is very likely a part that's manufactured by the original supplier to GM. I just can't see anyone else tooling up now to manufacture this part.

[Jim P.]

Re: 1994 steering wheel horn short and removing air bag cover

Does anyone know the size of the nut holding on the steering wheel on a 1994 I am going to have to buy a socket. It looks like its 20mm or 21mm? I am assuming it is metric as none of my standard sockets fit it.