What does the yellow light on the back of my Vauxhall Astra mean?
Illuminates yellow – light comes on for around 60 seconds after ignition is turned on. This light signifies the airbags have been deactivated. For further information about airbags and possible faults, see why is the airbag light on?
How can I reset the airbag light on my car?
After all repairs have been performed, you can reset the airbag light yourself using a handheld computerised tool purchased from an auto parts retailer. Put the key into the ignition and turn the switch to the “on” position. Watch for the airbag light to turn on. It will stay illuminated for seven seconds and then shut itself off.
How long does the airbag light stay on?
To start the process get your watch ready and turn the ignition switch from “Off” to “On.” Once the airbag light comes on it will stay on for a total of seven seconds. Once it turns off, you will have a second to turn the ignition back to “Off.” After you have the ignition off for three seconds, you will need to turn the key back “On.”
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Repeat the first few steps two more times and you will see that you have reset the airbag light on the dash. You will know that it is reset once the light comes on and turns off. It will not flash. And that’s how you reset an airbag light. If only all your DIY projects could be this easy.
Why is my airbag light not working on my Astra?
In your case, disconnect the drivers airbag, and see if the drivers squib resistance goes high. It’s quite possible that it’s the steering wheel clock spring. Because of the way that it’s wrapped around the steering wheel it tends to get damaged where it is folded. I had this problem with mine.
To start the process get your watch ready and turn the ignition switch from “Off” to “On.” Once the airbag light comes on it will stay on for a total of seven seconds. Once it turns off, you will have a second to turn the ignition back to “Off.” After you have the ignition off for three seconds, you will need to turn the key back “On.”
What happens if the ribbon on an Astra airbag breaks?
Click to expand… If the ribbon cable inside the airbag contact unit breaks, it will almost certainly fail with an open circuit (high resistance) fault code, rather than low resistance. Low resistance would only occur if the two wires were shorted together somehow.