What Causes the Airbag Light to Illuminate in a Land Rover Range Rover?
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Land Rover Range Rover airbag light illumination primarily indicates a fault in the airbag system. Below are the relevant details: 1. Airbag malfunction: If the airbag warning light continues to flash or remains steadily lit for 6-8 seconds after vehicle ignition, or if it flashes for 5 seconds before staying lit during operation, these scenarios suggest potential airbag system failure. Immediate inspection at an authorized 4S dealership is recommended. The airbag system typically consists of sensors, a microprocessor, electronic control unit, airbag cover with support ring, airbag module, and other components. Illumination of the airbag warning light may indicate damage to any of these components. 2. Engine self-check: Temporary illumination (approximately 5 seconds) during vehicle startup that extinguishes after self-diagnosis completion is normal operation.
My previous Range Rover also had the airbag light come on, which is usually caused by a loose or dirty passenger sensor under the seat—just a bit of dust can trigger it falsely. The clock spring behind the steering wheel wearing out is common in Land Rover models, as frequent steering wheel rotation accelerates the damage; corrosion at wire connections or the system not resetting after a collision can also light up the warning. Airbags involve major safety risks, so when the light is on, you must stop immediately and check the manual for simple methods like restarting the ignition, though these have limited effect. You should go to a professional shop as soon as possible to scan for fault codes—don’t delay. I once put it off for a few days and nearly had an accident. Remember to have technicians test sensor connections during regular maintenance for peace of mind.
