Hi guys, I'm new to the board. I was wondering if anyone has a service or repair manual of some sort to assist me with an airbag light problem. The steering column was taken apart and the airbags disconnected in the process. The light has been flashing since it has been reassembled and has not stopped since. The auto parts store dont have the haynes manuals they always sell so i am desperate to solve this problem soon cause i'm thinking the airbags may deploy. If anyone has a factory service manual of some sort or know anywhere on the internet or elsewhere i may be able to find some info i would greatly appreciate any help offered.

Thanks in advance
Paul

did you try disconnecting and reconnecting the BATT?

Thanks for responding! I have tried isconnecting and reconnecting the battery numerous times but no changes. The airbag makes 1 long flash, 6 short flashes and another 8 short flashes then does it over and over. I have rechecked the connections a few times also. I was hoping someone had a factory service manual with airbag diagnostic proceedures could help me out! Thank you!

Try this web site they have the complete service manuals online
http://www.kiatechinfo.com/logon.aspx?url=%2fDefault.aspx%3f

Worked well for me

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Turn ignition switch to ON. The Air Bag Warning Light should illuminate. If it does not, refer to Air Bag Warning Light service. The Air Bag Warning Light should go out after approximately 5 seconds. If it stays out, the system is OK. If the Air Bag Warning Light remains illuminated, there is a problem in the Air Bag-Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Turn the ignition switch to LOCK. Locate the data link connector (DLC) in the left side of the engine compartment and install the Scan Tool. Turn the ignition switch to ON and record any Air Bag Diagnostic Trouble Codes displayed. Refer to Air Bag Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart for fault descriptions and actions. http://www.kiatechinfo.com/buykia_assets/cars/SPORTAGE-1998MY-IMAGES-ENG/rt14.gif </IMG>
AIR BAG DTC CHART

Air Bag Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) ChartDiagnostic Trouble CodeFaul DescriptionPossible CauseWarning Light CodeAir Bag Module OperationalCorrective Action00Crash OccurredCrash data stored1All YesReplace Air Bag Diagnostic Unit (ADU) and test system10Low Ignition Power SupplyIgnition Power Supply voltage below 9 volts3All YesRepair or replace battery or harness11High Ignition Power SupplyAccessory Power Supply voltage above 16 volts3All YesRepair or replace battery or harness31ADU FaultInternal fault1Possible depending on type of faultReplace Air Bag Diagnostic Unit (ADU)37ADU Incomplete ConnectionConnector Fault1Possible depending on connection terminalsReconnect ADU connector completely or replace harness42Warning Light Short to GroundWarning Light damaged, or circuit shorted to ground-All YesRepair or replace warning light or harness44Warning Light Short to BatteryWarning Light damaged, or circuit shorted to battery-All YesRepair or replace warning light or harness57Passenger Air Bag Module Short to GroundPassenger Air Bag module damaged, or shorted to ground7Passenger : No Steering wheel, knee : YesReplace module or harness58Passenger Air Bag Module Short to BatteryPassenger Air Bag module damaged, or circuit shorted to Battery7Passenger : No Steering wheel, knee : YesReplace module or harness59Passenger Air Bag Module ShortPassenger Air Bag module damaged, or open circuit in harness7Passenger : No Steering wheel, knee : YesReplace module or harness60Passenger Air Bag Module OpenPassenger Air Bag module damaged, or open circuit in harness7Passenger : No Steering wheel, knee : YesReplace module or harness61Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Short to GroundSteering Wheel Air Bag module damaged, or shorted to ground6Steering wheel : No Passenger, knee : YesReplace module or hanress63Steering Wheel Air Bag Module OpenSteering Wheel Air Bag module damaged, or open circuit in harness6Steering wheel : No Passenger, knee : YesReplace module or harness65Steering Wheel Air Bag Module ShortSteering Wheel Air Bag module damaged, or short circuit in harness6Steering wheel : No Passenger, knee : YesReplace module or harness67Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Short to BatterySteering Wheel Air Bag module damaged, or circuit shorted to battery6Steering wheel : No Passenger, knee : YesReplace module or harness78ADU InconsistencyADU unmaches vehicle installed modules2Possible depending on ADU typeReplace Air Bag Diagnostic Unit (ADU)91Knee Air Bag Module Short to GroundKnee Air Bag module damaged, or circuit shorted to ground8Knee : No Steering wheel, Passenger : YesReplace module or harness93Knee Air Bag Module OpenKnee Air Bag module damaged, or open circuit in harness8Knee : No Steering wheel, Passenger : YesReplace module or harness95Knee Air Bag Module ShortKnee Air Bag module damaged, or short circuit in harness8Knee : No Steering wheel, Passenger : YesReplace module or harness97Knee Air Bag Module Short to BatteryKnee Air Bag module damaged, or circuit shorted to battery8Knee : No Steering wheel, Passenger : YesReplace module or harnessWARNING LIGHT CODE

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Warning light will be illuminated for remainder, of ignition ON cycle. It spit of being self-corrected the fault, but will not be illuminated after next ignition ON cycle if the fault has erased by Scan Tool.Air bag diagnostic unitconnectorTerminalDescriptionTerminalDescriptio n1-12-2-13Passenger air bag module (+)3-14Air Bag warming light (+)4-15Driver air bag module (+)5Knee air bag module (+)16-6-17-7-18-8Supply power (IG1) (+)19-9Communication (K-line)20Driver air bag module (-)10Knee air bag module (-)21Ground11-22Passenger air bag module (-)http://www.kiatechinfo.com/buykia_assets/cars/SPORTAGE-1998MY-IMAGES-ENG/rt60a11.gif </IMG>
AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE ERASURE

NOTE Disconnecting the Battery will not erase Air Bag Diagnostic Trouble Codes. This procedure can only be performed using the Kia Data Pro-II Tool equipped with the appropriate software.

Thanks for responding! I have tried isconnecting and reconnecting the battery numerous times but no changes. The airbag makes 1 long flash, 6 short flashes and another 8 short flashes then does it over and over. I have rechecked the connections a few times also. I was hoping someone had a factory service manual with airbag diagnostic proceedures could help me out! Thank you!