Why does my passenger airbag light come on?

When this light is on, that means your airbags are deactivated. It means they will not deploy properly if you get into an accident. If your car’s battery has drained recently, it may have also depleted the backup battery that powers the airbags.

Should I buy a car with airbag light on?

Don’t Buy a Car with the Air Bag Light on! Some vehicles have two Catalytic Converters and that is big money to fix. If the airbag light is on in your vehicle, you are most likely facing some expensive repairs. Rarely is an airbag light just a quick visit to a dealer for a routine check & system reset.

Will you fail smog If airbag light is on?

Answer: A vehicle’s air bag system is not tested during the smog check, and will not effect smog check results unless the fault causing the air bag light to illuminate is some how emissions related. This is highly uncommon.

Does airbag light affect inspection?

Your vehicle will not pass or fail in most regular or standard safety inspections, as it isn’t a test. According to most inspection criteria, a vehicle will not fail an inspection if an airbag light is on. This includes if the airbag has been removed or if the airbag symbol is illuminated.

What happens when the airbag warning light stays on?

If the light stays on, the computer has detected an issue and will store a code to help identify the cause. Most importantly, if the light stays on, the airbag system is disabled to try and prevent the airbags from deploying randomly. Some common issues include a malfunctioning seat belt switch or seat sensor.

Can a faulty seat sensor cause an airbag light to come on?

Before you decide to bypass the passenger seat sensor, use an airbag scanner to verify that the airbag light is due to the seat weight sensor. If yes, call your dealer to check if there is a recall on these problems. Most car manufacturers will replace the passenger seat sensor free of charge even if they are out of warranty.

When does the seat belt warning light come on?

If the module detects that an occupant is present but the seat belt is not buckled, it will share that information with the air bag control module in order to turn on the seat belt warning light and sound. Your problem is somewhere in this system, and my guess is that the occupant detection sensor or control module has failed.

Why is my airbag light on in my Camry?

Here’s how to diagnose and fix it without the risk of near-face explosions. The work performed is on a 2004 Toyota Camry. Other cars may be different, but this represents a common case of why airbag lights may be illuminated. When working on an airbag system, exercise extreme caution.

Why is my airbag warning light not working?

Wet Airbag Module If your vehicle has experienced water damage, it could have affected the airbag module located under the driver and/or passenger seat. If it is shorted out or corroded, it won’t work properly.

Why is there a warning light on my front seat?

Have the SRS computer reset if necessary. Your front passenger seat contains a sensor that can tell whether someone is sitting there, and how much they weigh. This tells the SRS to fire the passenger airbag if an adult is in the seat. If this sensor is not working properly, it can cause the warning light to illuminate.

Why is the airbag light on when the seat is vacant?

When the seat is occupied it should turn off implying that the airbag system is online and functioning. If the light is off when the seat is vacant or vice-versa, there could be a problem with the sensor. You will want to first check the wiring and harness underneath your seats to see if everything is connected.

How do you know if your airbag sensor is at fault?

The way you know if the sensor is at fault or not, before scanning your airbag system for faults, is to simply look at the “Passenger Airbag Off” light. If there’s no one in the seat, the light should illuminate.