How to Deal with the Airbag Light On?

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TaylorRose
07/24/25 2:18am
Airbag light on can be dealt with by: 1. Turn off the engine; 2. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery; 3. Wait for 5 to 10 minutes and then reconnect it; 4. Restart the engine. The airbag warning light indicates the working status of the airbag. Under normal circumstances, the indicator light will turn off after the vehicle self-check. If this light is on, it means there is a fault with the airbag, which could be due to the airbag expiring or an electronic circuit malfunction. Airbags are installed in three directions inside the vehicle: front (driver and passenger seats), side (front and rear seats), and roof. The airbag system consists of three parts: the airbag, sensors, and inflator.
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Shirley
08/10/25 9:57pm
Last time I drove my friend’s old Passat, the airbag light also came on. My first reaction was to turn off the engine and restart it, but the light stubbornly stayed on. Later, the mechanic said it was probably the sensor connector under the seat that had come loose. I checked, and sure enough, the charging cable under the passenger seat had pulled the connector loose. If only it were always that simple! But if it turns out to be a faulty airbag control module or a collision sensor issue, it could cost a fortune. The scariest part is that when this light is on, it means the airbag could fail at any moment—imagine it not deploying in an accident; that’s way too dangerous. So now, whenever I see that little person-with-a-ball light on the dashboard, I head straight to the repair shop without delay—no way I’m taking chances.
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