When does the air bag light come on and off?
The light would generally stay on but would occasionally turn off on the highway, but then back on. Airbag light stays on while car is running. The airbag light comes on and off while driving or sitting still. 2 weeks after I purchased this car, the airbag light on the instrument panel came on.
What should I do if my airbag warning light is not working?
You’ll need to reset the airbag light in this case. There’s no quick and easy way to troubleshoot the problem of an airbag warning light. Much like the Check Engine light, it should not be ignored and needs to be looked at by a professional. In this case the mechanic will run a diagnostic on the airbag ECU, or electronic control unit.
Why does the airbag light come on when the battery is low?
The problem will be gone once the battery is fully recharged. However, the battery could still be on. You have to use a scan-tool and remove the soft-code error to switch it off. Low car battery could trigger the airbag light to turn on. The spring does the job of maintaining the continuity between the driver seat’s airbag and electrical wiring.
Why does the SRS light come on when you turn on the airbag?
When this happens, it’s common for it to short out or corrode, causing the SRS light to come on. The airbag clock spring sits inside your steering wheel and basically keeps the electrical wiring between the car and the driver-side airbag from being damaged as the wheel is turned.
When does the airbag warning light come on?
If your airbag has been deployed and has not been properly reset, the airbag light will be on. If the airbag hasn’t been deployed, the light will come on when the system senses that it cannot activate the airbag; this means that there is some sort of a problem with the airbag system in your vehicle.
What happens if you reset the airbag light?
You should never just reset the airbag light without repairing the problem. This can deploy the airbags or non-functioning if an accident occurs. Let a professional replace the airbag’s parts if you are not sure of how to do it. Remember always to remove the battery connection when working with airbags.
Why does my airbag light flash on and off?
After continued use, the thin circuit bands that make up your airbag clock spring may become brittle or worn out. This leads to a sporadic connection of your driver’s airbag. If this is the case, the system will send a code to your computer and the airbag light will turn on or flash.
What happens if you don’t have an airbag?
Airbags are lifesavers when you are speeding and hit another car head-on or hit a stationary object. If you do not have an airbag, you could find yourself being thrown through the windscreen. When you hit something at high speed, your car will start to decelerate, and this will activate an accelerometer that triggers the airbag circuit.