Why is the airbag light on?

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McElla
07/30/25 12:27am
The reasons for the airbag light being on: 1. Normal self-check illumination. Every time the ignition switch is turned on, various indicator lights on the combination instrument panel will light up. If there is a problem with the system, the indicator light will remain on; if there is no issue, it will automatically turn off. 2. During vehicle use, the airbag light suddenly comes on. The most common reason is a loose connection in the airbag wiring harness plug located on the side of the vehicle seat. The plug is positioned under the seat, and frequent seat adjustments can cause the plug to occasionally disconnect. 3. After performing disassembly and installation of certain parts of the vehicle, if the ignition switch is turned on before the airbag system components are properly installed, the airbag control unit will record a fault code, causing the airbag light to illuminate. In this case, after proper installation, clearing the fault code will resolve the issue.
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