There are several lights on your vehicle’s dashboard. Each one illuminates indicating a particular problem. The airbag light is one that you may see light up several times. This is because when you just turn on your car, it briefly comes on to remind you to buckle up. The seat belt light is sometimes combined with the airbag light. It may get confusing to determine whether the light is lit due to seat belt issues or airbag issues. If you are buckled in, and the light is lit, then it is even more important not to ignore it as it may indicate that at least one of your airbags may not be working properly.
An airbag light can indicate that something serious may be wrong with your airbags, so it should never be overlooked or avoided. If the airbag light is lit on your dashboard, the first thing you should do is check the car’s system for fault codes. If the airbag code is related to the airbag’s deployment, you will need your airbag light reset. Other reasons for a lit airbag light may be a result of issues with the seat belt system, the airbag, the computer, or associated wiring. Commonly, it is because something may be interfering with the seat belt switch(which determines if the seat belt is fastened), perhaps giving off a false warning. Other causes of the airbag light are due to the airbag being deactivated or even water damage.
For the airbags to deploy, the car must be traveling between 8 mph and 14 mph. Most people driveway above those speeds, making it more important for the airbags to work properly in the event of an accident. You must get airbag repair or reset service when necessary.
It would be best if you went to a mechanic for help diagnosing the computer code, which would tell you what the exact issue is. You can rely on Safety Restore for the airbag repair. They can save you hundreds by simply resetting your vehicles original airbag module and can even re-program the airbag module if necessary. To get started and check vehicle compatibility, visit SafetyRestore.com.
