Why is my airbag light on in my Subaru Outback?
In addition to the airbag warning light, your Subaru will be equipped with a passenger-side airbag indicator. This amber-colored light means that your Subaru detects weight in the passenger seat, but not enough to trigger the passenger airbag in case of an accident.
What does the airbag light mean in a Subaru?
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The airbag light, or SRS light, is an important indicator that should be taken seriously. It means that weight is detected in the front passenger seat of your Subaru, but it’s not enough weight to trigger the passenger airbag in case of an accident.
What can cause the airbag light to come on?
The most common cause for the airbag light coming on is that the airbag system is deactivated or turned off. There may be an issue with the crash sensors or other airbag component. Alternatively, the sensor in the passenger seat that determines whether that airbag should be active or not may be faulty.
What does it mean when airbag light stays on?
The airbag light indicates that something is wrong with the seatbelts or airbags. This means that it’s probably not safe to drive with the airbag light on. If it stays illuminated in your vehicle, we recommend having it towed to the dealership rather than driving it yourself.
What do the warning lights on a Subaru Outback mean?
A failure of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is indicated by the warning light flashing on the dashboard for about 1 minute, then remaining on. Tires, including the spare (if provided) should ideally be checked once each month and when cold.
Where is the airbag light on a Subaru Outback?
There’s a 6 pole pin connector up under the cover below the steering wheel – sort of “above the gas pedal” next to the center console side of the drivers foot well area. there’s a few dangling plugs there, two green plugs, a black plug or two…woah there’s a hummingbird 8 feet from me, cool – and a bunch of connectors.
What happens to the hold on indicator light on a Subaru?
If you press and hold the Auto Vehicle Hold switch for more than 30 seconds, the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light will turn off, and the system will ignore any further pressing of the switch. To activate the switch again, restart the engine.
Why is my airbag light not working on my Subaru?
Connection of (AB6) to airbag control module is improper. The first thing to do is to check for trouble codes. I believe that the Subaru Select Monitor or a similar code reader capable of communicating with the airbag control module is needed, therefore necessitating a visit to the dealer. The airbag DTCs are 2-digit codes.