Why is my airbag light on in my 2012 Kia Sorento?

Why is my airbag light on in my 2012 Kia Sorento?

If your Kia airbag light comes on, it means that the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) has detected a problem with one of the airbags, there is a faulty airbag sensor, or the battery voltage is too low. The airbags may not deploy if you get in an accident. You need an OBD-II scanner for the airbag system.

What causes a b1346 airbag in a car?

B1346 Possible Causes 1 Faulty Driver Front Airbag 2 Driver Front Airbag harness is open or shorted 3 Driver Front Airbag circuit poor electrical connection 4 Faulty Clockspring

How does the SDM check the b1346 code?

The SDM checks the wiring connection to the driver airbag module by letting the infinitesimal current flow through the internal circuit and verify the resistance. Need more information on how to fix the B1346 code?

What does b1346 mean on an ignition switch?

B1346 Meaning When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) will perform turn-on test to diagnose critical malfunctions within SDM itself. Upon passing these test ignition and deployment loop voltages are measured to ensure that they are within their normal voltage ranges.

How to find out if your car has a b1346 code?

Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins. The cost of diagnosing the B1346 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city.

Is the b1346 airbag code too high?

You can FOLLOW UP AT ANYTIME, even after rating. The steering wheel off center won’t set any airbag codes. More likely high resistance in the driver’s side airbag. B1346 Driver Airbag Resistance too High (1st stage)

Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins. The cost of diagnosing the B1346 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city.

The SDM checks the wiring connection to the driver airbag module by letting the infinitesimal current flow through the internal circuit and verify the resistance. Need more information on how to fix the B1346 code?

B1346 Meaning When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) will perform turn-on test to diagnose critical malfunctions within SDM itself. Upon passing these test ignition and deployment loop voltages are measured to ensure that they are within their normal voltage ranges.

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