Acording to our dealship the problem could be with your computer and compomnent that uses a bearing to sense an impact...The cost to replace is about a $1000.00... ok yeah this can probley be fixed alot cheaper by taking it to a ASEcertified mechanic shop. it could also be a short in a wire making it think it has gone off.
They are accelerometers that trigger the airbag in a vehicle in an accident.
The airbag light stays on when there is a malfunction in the system. The airbag computer will need scanned to know possible causes.
There is a problem with your airbag system and it has probably been disabled. You need to have the computer scanned to determine the exact problem.
If the airbag service light is on, the airbag system is malfunctioning. The airbag system is offline while the light is on. Every time you start your vehicle, the airbag system does a self-test. If the test reveals a component failure, then it takes the airbag system offline, and turns on the service airbag system light. This is not an indicator like the "maintenance required" or "change oil" lights. Your airbags WILL NOT deploy in an accident, until the malfunctioning component is diagnosed and replaced. Proceed cautiously or have your vehicle towed to your local repair facility. The money that you spend to fix this system, may save a life.
Most of the time the airbag light is because of a bad sensor in the seat belt receptacle, most often the drivers side. have the computer scanned to be totally sure. Replace part, have the computer scanned again to get the fault code deleted.
It means your airbag probably will not deploy if you are in an accident. Have it checked out right away.
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Problem with the SRS. Seek professional help. Not a DIY repair.
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Well, it probably means your airbag is failing its diagnostic, and isn't going to work if you get in an accident. Yes, I'd consider that dangerous.
It means the small computer that runs the airbag system has detected a problem with the airbag sensors and firing circuits. So your airbags will not work in an accident. Get it checked.
An airbag travels 200 miles per hour when it is deployed. The process of an accident being sensed and the airbag being deployed takes one twenty fifth of a second.