When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light)
November 28, 2021
There are some dashboard lights you should pay more attention to than others. One is the air bag light. If it's on and your vehicle is in an accident, your air bags probably won't do their job.
Automakers began installing air bags in the late 1990's since they were mandatory in the United States, and manufacturers have included them in Canadian vehicles as well. Safety experts say using a seat belt in combination with an air bag gives passengers the best chance of surviving a crash and minimizing serious injury.
The air bag warning light takes a few different forms. Some look like a picture of a belted passenger with an inflated air bag from a side view. Or there may be a warning light that says something like "Air Bag," "SRS" (for supplemental restraint system), "Airbag Deactivated" or "Air Bag Off."
Different things cause the air bag light to come on. Your vehicle may have been in an accident during which, while the air bags didn't inflate, crash sensors were activated. Some of them may be connected with your vehicle's seat belts. A technician can reset the air bag if this has happened.
Fuses can also blow which will cause the air bag light to come on. Another possible cause? A sensor that tells the vehicle's computer whether or not there is someone riding in the passenger front seat may be malfunctioning.
Air bags are not for the do-it-yourselfer. They are sophisticated systems that require specialized training and equipment to diagnose and repair. If an air bag light is on, take it to a qualified service repair facility. One more thing: remember that safety experts have designed air bags to work in conjunction with seat belts for maximum protection in accidents. So always wear your seat belt.
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