Why did my airbag light start flashing?

Why did my airbag light start flashing?

It could mean that your battery backup is drained, that you have a worn-out airbag clock spring, or that your SRS airbag control module is faulty. It can also mean that something is wrong with your seat belts or impact sensors.

Can I drive with a flashing airbag light?

Is it safe to drive with an SRS light on? When the airbag light or SRS warning comes on it should not be overlooked. The answer would be no, Even though there’s a possibility that the airbags could still deploy with the light on it is a huge risk if one were ever involved in an accident.

What does a flashing air bag light mean?

The flashing means that there is a fault with the system. You can read the number of flashes and it will give you a code (codes listed below for ford ranger and Mazda B3000). If your code is not listed, just google the year, make and model of your car along with “airbag light code” (ex. 2001 Mazda B3000 airbag light code).

Where can I find the air bag light code?

You can read the number of flashes and it will give you a code (codes listed below for ford ranger and Mazda B3000). If your code is not listed, just google the year, make and model of your car along with “airbag light code” (ex. 2001 Mazda B3000 airbag light code).

What should I do if my airbag light is blinking?

You should take a look at your SRS airbag module first, as this is the most common way to fix the problem. You can purchase a scanning tool that will be able to detect any codes your vehicle has and the reason behind them. This can also be done at your local body shop. The next step would be to remove the unit from your vehicle.

What does it mean when your airbag light does not work?

It can also mean that something is wrong with your seat belts or impact sensors. Whatever the issue behind the airbag light, the main thing you should be worried about is the fact that your airbags will not deploy in future accidents until you get the issue fixed.