Why is the Seatbelt light on when the airbag is on?
Why is the Seatbelt light on when the airbag is on?
Sometimes the seatbelt light may be shared with the airbag light, meaning that either your seatbelt or airbag is the problem when the light is on. That is why putting on the seatbelt should deactivate the light. If it doesn’t, then it is your airbag at fault.
When does the airbag warning light come on?
Fortunately, modern cars have an airbag warning light built into the dashboard. This airbag light will activate whenever a problem is detected with the airbag system. It won’t indicate exactly what the problem with the airbag is, but it will be enough for you to have the problem investigated by a mechanic.
Where are the airbags on the front seat?
This sensor ensures that babies on the front seat don’t get their airbags crashing on the infants head during an accident, but your adult buddies are guaranteed a bag of air to the face should things fall apart. The airbag clock springs are found on your steering wheel.
What to do if your airbag light doesn’t go off?
If everything seems okay, but you can’t get the light to go off when the passenger seat is occupied, you can either replace the pad on your seat (expensive) or install a universal plug and play kit to bypass the occupancy sensor (only when you know you will not have kids in the front seat).
Is the seat belt light the same as the airbag light?
In some model cars, the seat belt light is the same as the airbag light. This means people are familiar with seeing this light as a warning about their seat belt.
Where is the seat belt warning light located?
As already mentioned, the seat belt warning system is an electrical circuit that is remaining open and triggering the warning. One common place where this circuit is broken is under the seat. Located under the drivers seat, or sometimes the passenger seat on certain vehicles is the airbag and SRS (supplemental restraint system) unit.
What does the warning light on the airbags mean?
Thankfully, there’s a warning light that can clue you into such a problem. The airbags are part of the supplemental restraint system (SRS), which also includes your seat belts and is designed to protect you in the event of a major frontal impact (and even in side impacts, on newer vehicles).
Can a seat belt warning light fail a MOT?
The seat belt warning light refusing to go out even when buckled up should not fail an MOT. In order to pass an MOT though, it’s important to ensure that all seat belts are in good working order and that they are free from rips, tears and any signs of wear-and-tear.
