When this warning appears on the dashboard, it means that the air pockets are inoperative and, therefore, should be resolved soon
The color of the light that lights up on the dashboard indicates the severity of the problem, when it is red the ideal is to look for the mechanic as soon as possible. One of the lights with this color is the airbag, but what does it actually indicate?
When everything is in order, the airbag light comes on when it starts and goes out seconds later. If it does not turn on, it means that the light has been removed, indicating that they have hidden a problem in the system.
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This is a warning for those who are looking at a used car. The airbag light not coming on may indicate that the car has been crashed, the air pockets have tripped, and have not been replaced. Or that they have a problem and removed the bulb to have no indication.
Now if you started it and the light was on all the time, it means that there is a fault in the airbag system. It can be something simple to solve, but while the light is on the panel, the air pockets will not work, putting the occupants at risk.
A trip to the dealership or electrician to solve the airbag light on can be very quick. The cause of the alert can be a loose connector or one with poor contact, something common when the car is already on its back for a few years.
It also lights up due to defects in this connector. Fortunately, it is something cheap to solve.
The light may stay on if you have problems with the airbag belt. This component is inside the flywheel and is responsible for transmitting the impact signal to the detonator of the bags.
Inside there are several delicate wires, if any break, a fault warning is issued. Repair is more expensive as it requires a new brace.
Another reason to turn on this light is a defect in the impact sensor, which also requires replacement. To find out the real reason, you need to pass a scanner, the car’s central warns you why the alert has appeared on the dashboard.
