How to Fix the Airbag Light and What Causes It?

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Here are the reasons why the airbag light is on and how to fix it: 1. Normal self-check illumination. Every time the ignition switch is turned on, various indicator lights on the instrument cluster will illuminate. If there is a system issue, the indicator will remain lit; if there is no problem, it will automatically turn off. 2. During vehicle use, if the airbag light suddenly comes on, the most common cause is a loose connection in the airbag wiring harness plug located on the side of the seat. The plug is positioned under the seat, and frequent seat adjustments can cause it to occasionally disconnect. Other possible causes include issues with various sensors in the airbag system or problems with the airbag control unit. 3. After disassembling certain parts of the vehicle, if the ignition switch is turned on before the airbag system components are properly reinstalled, the airbag control unit will record a fault code, causing the airbag light to illuminate. In this case, once the components are properly installed, simply clear the fault code.