Can the vehicle pass the inspection if the airbag light is on?
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The vehicle can pass the inspection even if the airbag light is on, as the airbag light is not within the scope of the vehicle inspection. The scope of the annual vehicle inspection includes the following: 1. Whether the vehicle's appearance is damaged. 2. Whether the vehicle has been modified. 3. Whether the external lighting of the vehicle is functioning properly. 4. Whether the braking system has sufficient braking force. 5. Whether the engine exhaust meets the standards. 6. Whether there are any fault codes in the system. Below are several reasons why the airbag warning light may be on: 1. Engine self-check. 2. False fault. 3. Actual faults: airbag malfunction, airbag clock spring failure, collision sensor failure, loose airbag connector, short circuit in the wiring, etc.
This is a problem I often encounter. If the airbag light is on, it will definitely fail the annual inspection. I've seen many car owners stuck at the inspection line because of this. Airbag system malfunctions are considered serious safety hazards. Common issues include loose wiring harness connectors under the seat, damaged clock spring in the steering wheel causing signal interruption, or even faults in the airbag control module. I recommend first going to a repair shop to read the fault codes with a diagnostic tool to identify the exact problem before proceeding with repairs. If it's a minor issue like a loose connector, you can fix it yourself by tightening it; for more serious problems, you may need to replace the sensor module. Only after the light is off and the issue is fixed can you pass the re-inspection. Never try to fool the inspection by disconnecting the battery to clear the fault codes yourself—modern inspection equipment is very sensitive and will directly fail your car if any abnormalities are detected.
