finger trouble

finger trouble
 n.— «The only way to clear the light is by someone with a scanner—some auto elects can do it or a dealer. You probably turned the ignition on whilst disconnecting something under the dash. All it means is that your airbag is now disconnected/isolated for whatever reason but generally its due to finger trouble.» —“ Air Bag Light” by hako in Townsville, North Queensland Just Commodores Oct. 29, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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