What does the SRS light on the dash mean?
It then sends the information to the Airbag Control Unit, which figures out which seatbelts to tighten and which airbags to activate. When lit up on your dash, the SRS light resembles the side view of a buckled-up person with an airbag in front of them. In some vehicles, the letters “SRS” will be illuminated too.
Is there a way to reset the SRS light?
You can’t rest the airbag SRS light with a simple OBD II scanner which gives you the check engine light codes. You will need a more advanced scan tool to reset the airbag light. For around $110-150, which is how much a diagnosis costs anyway, you can get your airbag reset tool.
What causes the SRS warning light to come on?
There’s a problem with your seat belt latch: Your SRS has special sensors that let it know whether the seat belts are fastened or not. A coin or some other foreign object inside of the buckle could possible trigger a fault that illuminates your warning light.
Is it safe to drive with SRS light on?
While you can certainly drive while your SRS light is on, it isn’t safe. You should get your vehicle to a service center as soon as possible so that a technician can inspect your SRS computer.
Why does the SRS light stay on?
If you see the SRS light on, you must work to know why. It can be due to a variety of reasons including: The malfunctioning of airbag sensors: It is common for the sensors to fail. This may cause the sensor to activate all of a sudden for no reason, causing the airbag light to stay on. Replacing the sensors may do the job.
Why do all dash lights stay on?
The dash lights will remain on when the light sensor detects low light. Opening the door shuts it off after key out. They won’t go out immediately, and neither will the radio, upon engine off / key out.
What does SRS light mean?
An SRS light means that there is an error stored in your airbag system. Your airbag system will be out of function if your SRS light is on and will not deploy in case of an accident. Always fix your airbag system as soon as possible.
What is SRS warning light?
The SRS light is a warning light for your supplemental restraint system (airbags). An SRS light means that there is a problem in the system.