What causes the ABS and airbag warning lights to illuminate?

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Fault warning lights indicate a malfunction in the airbag system, which may result in the airbags failing to deploy or deploying unexpectedly. Vehicle owners should be particularly vigilant about this issue. Common causes for the airbag warning light to illuminate include: 1. Disconnected or poor electrical connections: Solution: Start with the simplest checks by inspecting the airbag wiring under the seats. If any connectors are loose, simply reconnect them firmly one by one. 2. Faulty airbag sensor: Solution: Replace the driver-side side impact airbag sensor. 3. Airbag malfunction: Solution: Inspect the seat belt sensor, airbag connectors, and airbag sensors. 4. Faulty airbag control module: Solution: Replace the airbag control unit. 5. Presence of fault codes: Solution: Specialized diagnostic equipment is required to clear the fault codes.