Hey all, just had a quick question, my SRS light tends to flicker on and off sometimes on my w124. I've seen it flicker, stay on for a good 10 seconds and turn off again. I don't know if there is a way to diagnose this since it doesn't stay on long enough for me to check the error code. Should I be concerned? Or just not worry about it until it flickers on and stays on?

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2007 BMW 328XI

I seem to remember that this is not uncommon and can be caused by the connection in the steering wheel...


Or, this post might be helpful..
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=280417&highlight=steering+wheel+srs+light

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2009 Mercedes ML320 Bluetec

Yup, my guess would be the steering wheel's contact ring. It's what causes mine to do it every while. With my car, it only happens with a couple steering wheel positions, just left or right of dead center.

Does the wheel squeek when you turn?

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1982 240D, sold 9/17/2008
1987 300D TurboW124.133 - 603.960, 722.317 - Smoke Silver Metallic / Medium Red (702/177), acquired 8/15/2009
262,715 and counting

Merkey- thanks for the link! I'm starting to think it in fact may be the steering wheel.

Crazy_Nate- I'm starting to think, this is the problem, so it's a contact ring? Would it be a time consuming repair? My steering wheel doesn't squeak but it does make a little whirring noise.

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2007 BMW 328XI

Are you hearing the moan of the power steering pump with old fluid in it?

I'm not sure if I'd want an airbag from 1991 exploding in my face, but that's just me.

I wouldn't worry about it.

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1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Well put. I won't worry about it then.. Thanks!

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2007 BMW 328XI

I'm confident the airbags and belt tensioners are still working correctly.

Are 1991 US spec airbags overpowered? Yes. Don't sit too close too the wheel. I'll keep my overpowered airbags, I don't want a broken face in a wreck.

-Jason

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

I was in a collision driving a 1987 560SL. I ended up hitting a small tree and poof, there goes the air bag. It didn't seem like anything to me compared to having a newer airbag blow on me -2006 Mustang airbag. I am a tall guy so I don't sit too close to the wheel

What I did notice though with these old cars that they tend to have alot of burning white powder after the accident.

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2001 E55

2001 E320 Sedan

2001 Subaru Legacy

2006 SLK280

2016 Subaru Outback 3.6

you know that s.r.s light is flashing for a reason,its your choice to ignore it,i wouldnt worry about it exploding in your face,infact i would worry that it wont explode out when yu need it call mercedes see if a service bulletin or even recall was place on the vehicle,if so let them fix it,that is unlesss your not worried at alll.cuz you should be.