Is it okay not to repair if the airbag light stays on?
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It is not always necessary to repair if the airbag light stays on, but it depends on the specific situation. Reasons why the airbag light is on: It may be due to the frequent loosening of the airbag connector under the seat, which usually causes the airbag indicator light to turn on. However, the airbag indicator light being on could also indicate a fault in the airbag system. It is recommended to have it checked at a 4S shop or repair shop. Impact of the airbag light being on: The airbag light being on will not affect other functions of the vehicle, so the vehicle can still be driven. However, it is not advisable to drive when the airbag light is on, as it could be caused by a fault in the sensor, processor, electronic control unit, airbag, or airbag module. In such cases, the airbag may not be triggered and will not provide protection in the event of an accident.
Not fixing the airbag light is really not an option. In my over ten years of driving, I've seen many accidents caused by this. When this light is on, it means the system has detected a fault, and the airbags may not deploy in an accident, or the seatbelt pretensioners might fail. Last month, my neighbor didn't fix it and ended up with a fractured chest from hitting the steering wheel when the airbags didn't deploy during a rear-end collision. What's worse, wiring issues can escalate, such as damaging the steering wheel module, which can affect the horn. Plus, the fault code will remain in the system, making it impossible to pass the annual inspection. Hurry to a repair shop to read the fault code—sometimes it's just a loose sensor connector, which can be fixed for a few dozen bucks.
