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A comprehensive guide on how to reset airbag on or airbag off lights
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If you’ve got an airbag on or airbag off light that won’t go away, you may be wondering how to reset it. Rest assured, it’s actually pretty rare that the airbags are defective or damaged. In most instances, these lights won't turn off because the sensor that determines you have a passenger is acting up, the sensor is damaged, or your seatbelts are defective. Luckily, there are plenty of easy ways to diagnose and fix this yourself. In this article, we’ll cover the process to get that pesky airbag light off.
Things You Should Know
- Turn your vehicle on and off a few times, then take it for a short test drive. This may fix a sensor malfunction causing the light to turn on.
- Check your seatbelts. Damaged or malfunctioning seat belts can trigger the airbag lights to turn on.
- Inspect your dashboard for an airbag button if you have an older vehicle and press it. You may have bumped it accidentally.
- If you can’t get the light to turn off, take your vehicle to a mechanic to get the underlying problem fixed.
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- Your airbags should be off if there’s a young child riding shotgun. Front airbags can seriously injure younger kids (or pets) when they sit up front. [10] X Trustworthy Source HealthyChildren.org Health information from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Go to source If you have someone sitting up front who doesn’t weigh very much, that airbag off light should be on. [11] X Research sourceThanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.carsdirect.com/car-safety/troubleshooting-an-airbag-warning-light
- ↑ https://blogs.myairbags.com/what-does-airbag-warning-light-mean/
- ↑ https://mycarmakesnoise.com/electronics/why-is-my-airbag-light-on-and-how-to-reset-it/
- ↑ https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/98f12og1e.pdf
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- ↑ https://carfromjapan.com/article/car-maintenance/airbag-light-top-reasons/
- ↑ https://www.carsdirect.com/car-safety/troubleshooting-an-airbag-warning-light
- ↑ https://carfromjapan.com/article/car-maintenance/airbag-light-top-reasons/
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