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.
The airbag light turns on when the airbag computer detects a malfunction and sets a code.
airbag light. if it turns on it means your airbag will not deploy.
Ok here is what you do. You fly up to the sun then die. When your body turns to dust it scatters around and then you catch it all in the differential fluid section of a Chevy Tahoe.
You should bring it in for service to a trained mechanic. The airbag light comes on when the computer has detected a malfunction.
Go to the dealership and have a key made. The key has a chip in it that turns the light off. If you are just using a duplicate the light will stay on. On rare occasions a battery that will not hold a good charge anymore will cause the light to stay on. You can have your battery tested at any autoparts store for free.
The OFF light also serves as a check light. When you first start the truck, the OFF light illuminates as it checks, then turns off when it senses the airbag is on.
A person can turn off the airbag in a 2009 Camry by holding down the trip meter until the light turns off. The trip meter is found on the dashboard.
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.
Possible bad crank sensor on the distributor, possible bad oil pressure swith.
The security light on a 2001 Chevy Astro Van can be reset by disconnecting the battery for 30 seconds. This resets the system and turns out the light until another problem is detected.
If the mirrow has an on/off switch, check to make sure the switch is on. If it does not, which is typical of the non-OnStar style mirrors, check to see if the passenger airbag light is illuminated. If it is, the circuit board is likely bad and the mirror will need to be replaced. If the passenger airbag light is not illuminated, it could be a bad fuse, which is located in the main panel in the engine bay.
There is no ETF light on a 1996 Chevy Cavalier. But there is an ETS light which stands for 'electronic traction system'. This light turns on where there is a problem with the brake system.