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I've gone through a carwash twice now that seems to be affecting my airbags on my 2004 Silverado. The first time, my gf was with me in the passenger seat and the computer said "Service Airbag", then turned off the passenger side airbag by itself. I got out of the carwash and shut the truck off and had everyone get out, then get back in and it was fine. Today I went through again, and I believe it was the driver airbag now since I had no passenger in. Anyone ever have this problem? Do I have to worry about false firing of the airbags? I have to wait till Wednesday (2 days from now) to take it in. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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I'm just guessing, but you may be getting water into one of the impact sensors or the wiring harness for the air bag system. If I remember correctly, the system shuts down when thwe warning lights go on, but also should store a fault code for the Tech's to read...as far as false de-ployment, I'm not sure, but you may be able to dis-able the system by pulling the fuse, but that may also clear the fault codes. Try giving the Service Dept. at the dealer a call and tell them your concerns and see what they have to say....just a thought

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Maybe the wrap-around brushes (or water jets) are hitting the sensor in the just the right spot with enough force/pressure. . .makes sense to me

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I figured that might be the case. Just seemed odd to me since I Never had that problem with my 95 or my 99 since I pretty much use the same car wash. Thought I'd see if I was losing my mind ;). Thanks for the info!

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