What to Do When the Airbag Warning Light Turns Red?
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The airbag warning light remains flashing or stays on continuously for 6-8 seconds after the vehicle starts, or flashes for 5 seconds and then stays on while the vehicle is in motion. These two scenarios indicate a possible malfunction in the airbag system. The airbag system generally consists of components such as sensors, a microprocessor, an electronic control unit, an airbag cover and support ring, the airbag itself, and the airbag module. The illumination of the airbag warning light may be due to a failure in one of these components. Below are the relevant explanations: 1. If the light remains on continuously, it indicates a fault, such as an airbag malfunction, a clock spring failure, a collision sensor malfunction, a loose airbag connector, or a circuit break. In such cases, it is necessary to use a diagnostic tool to read the fault code promptly, identify the fault point based on the code, and resolve the issue. 2. The airbag light may also illuminate due to a false fault: Since the airbag is controlled by circuits, there are many reasons that can trigger the airbag light, such as severe battery depletion, which may cause the airbag to send a signal indicating low voltage in a certain airbag, generating a fault code. In such cases, simply clearing the code will suffice.
