What does the warning light on the airbags mean?

Thankfully, there’s a warning light that can clue you into such a problem. The airbags are part of the supplemental restraint system (SRS), which also includes your seat belts and is designed to protect you in the event of a major frontal impact (and even in side impacts, on newer vehicles).

What’s the difference between Amber and yellow dashboard warning lights?

Amber or yellow dashboard warning lights are usually a secondary warning informing that a system or engine requires servicing or maintenance. Amber lights may also be illuminated when something has been deactivated manually when by default, it is active. Red dashboard warning lights are primary warnings.

When does the airbag light turn on without a scanner?

Some cars have a “passenger seat Airbag on/off button.” This is the first airbag light you should check when you want to remove the airbag light without a scanner. If the light is functioning well, it should turn on when someone occupies the passenger seat.

What does the air bag warning light mean?

Average rating from 26 customers who received a Air Bag Light is on Inspection. Sometimes called the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), the airbag system in your car is designed to inflate within fractions of a second to provide a cushion in the event of a collision.

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.

What makes the SRS airbag warning light work?

An airbag system consists of a few sensors, a module that interprets the signal, and an airbag that contains a small charge that allows it to deploy during an accident. These sensors can become worn and torn after time, most commonly in the passenger-side occupancy sensor and the clock spring.

Why does my airbag light keep coming on?

If your vehicle has had interior water damage, there can be corrosion in SRS-related components. This will keep the system from working right, and the airbag light will come on. Solution: Thoroughly inspect all parts of the system. Replace all corroded parts. Reset the SRS computer and verify that everything is in working order.