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Is the service airbag light on on a Chevy Silverado?

Is the service airbag light on on a Chevy Silverado?

I have a 2003 Silverado and the airbag light is on and service airbag on the dash stays on. Can you help? If so would it Chevrolet Repair Questions? Ask a Chevy Mechanic for Answers ASAP

Where does the service airbag light come on?

The light does not flash at all after starting th evehicle the airbag light in the left corner comes on the service airbag is lite where the odometer reading is and stays on unless I switch to reading the odometer.. Checked fuse panel in drivers compartment and the one under the hood. There is no fuse marked airbag. Only found a fuse for the ABS

Where is the airbag code on a 1996 Chevy?

If you use a generic OBD-II scanner, it will show no fault codes, even though airbag codes are present and the airbag light is on. Under your Chevrolet dashboard, you will find the Onboard Diagnostic port, also known as the OBD-II port. Your browser does not support the video tag. All 1996 and newer Chevrolet have this port.

How does the airbag scanner work on a Chevy?

Plug your Chevrolet Airbag Scan Tool into the 16 pin OBD2 port. The port is trapezoid in shape and allows the scanner to plug only in one direction. Turn on the ignition. Do not start the engine. If your Chevrolet has a START/STOP button, press this button without pressing the brake pedal. Allow your Chevrolet airbag scanner to power on.

How does the air bag work on a Chevy Silverado?

This computer continuously monitors the air bag system’s functioning state and will illuminate the air bag warning light if it detects a problem. When the air bag warning light is illuminated, the air bag system is disabled.

Why does the airbag light stay on in my Chevy?

If your Chevrolet airbag light stays on and won’t turn off, it is because the Safety Restraint System (SRS) has detected a problem with one of the airbag components. Two possibilities include damaged wires or low voltage. While the airbag light stays on, the SRS system will not function, and no airbag will deploy in case of an accident.

If you use a generic OBD-II scanner, it will show no fault codes, even though airbag codes are present and the airbag light is on. Under your Chevrolet dashboard, you will find the Onboard Diagnostic port, also known as the OBD-II port. Your browser does not support the video tag. All 1996 and newer Chevrolet have this port.

Plug your Chevrolet Airbag Scan Tool into the 16 pin OBD2 port. The port is trapezoid in shape and allows the scanner to plug only in one direction. Turn on the ignition. Do not start the engine. If your Chevrolet has a START/STOP button, press this button without pressing the brake pedal. Allow your Chevrolet airbag scanner to power on.

What should I do if my air bag light goes out?

Turn the key on and see if the air bag light goes out after 7 flashes. If so, then you need that connector. If not, then you need to get the codes read and we can trace it down from there. The code is B0100EFSI communication malfunction..

What is the code for the airbag light?

If not, then you need to get the codes read and we can trace it down from there. The code is B0100EFSI communication malfunction.. The light does not flash at all after starting th evehicle the airbag light in the left corner comes on the service airbag is lite where the odometer reading is and stays on unless I switch to reading the odometer..

Where are the air bag connectors on a truck?

There is one bolt and one connector (for each sensor). You can access them directly from the bottom by crawling under the truck and looking directly up at the core support. They will be located about at the ends of where the radiator itself is at. You’d want to follow all precautionary procedures, by draining the power of the air bag system.

Why is there no code on my Chevy Silverado air bag?

2003 Chevy Silverado air bag dash light on, but get no code when scanned. What might be the issue? Realize you need a code reader which can read your SRS system. The codes come from a different part of the system on the CAN Bus. Your local AutoZone or what have you will not have the ability to read the codes.

How much does it cost to reset an airbag light on a Chevy Silverado?

It can cost between $170 to $190 have a defective sensor replaced, this includes labor costs. Before takeng the Silverado to the shop, check the supplemental restraint system fuses and replace them as needed. To reset an airbag on a silverado just put the key into the ignition and turn the switch to the on. Watch for the airbag light to turn on.

Turn the key on and see if the air bag light goes out after 7 flashes. If so, then you need that connector. If not, then you need to get the codes read and we can trace it down from there. The code is B0100EFSI communication malfunction..

The light does not flash at all after starting th evehicle the airbag light in the left corner comes on the service airbag is lite where the odometer reading is and stays on unless I switch to reading the odometer.. Checked fuse panel in drivers compartment and the one under the hood. There is no fuse marked airbag. Only found a fuse for the ABS

I have a 2003 Silverado and the airbag light is on and service airbag on the dash stays on. Can you help? If so would it Chevrolet Repair Questions? Ask a Chevy Mechanic for Answers ASAP

Where is the diagnostic port on a Chevy Silverado?

Place the Silverado’s transmission in park (or first gear if it’s a manual) and shut down the engine. Apply the parking brake. Plug the scan tool’s communication cable into the truck’s diagnostic data port located underneath the dashboard, to the left of the cup holders.

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