Airbag Warning Light

What it means

The airbag or seat belt pretensioner system has detected a fault, and the airbags may not deploy in a crash. The car drives normally, but occupant protection is reduced.

Symptoms3

• The light stays on after starting.
• The light flashes and then stays lit.
• The horn or steering wheel buttons may stop working if the clock spring is damaged.

Possible causes6

• A damaged clock spring behind the steering wheel.
• Loose or unplugged connectors under the front seats.
• A faulty front passenger occupancy sensor.
• A failed seat belt pretensioner.
• A previous crash where the module was never reset or repaired.
• Low battery voltage during startup.

How to diagnose and fix5

1. Do not remove airbags or their wiring yourself, as they can deploy suddenly and cause injury.
2. Make sure nothing under the seats is pressing on the wiring.
3. Have the code read at a workshop with a scan tool that supports the airbag system.
4. Replace the clock spring or faulty sensor as diagnosed.
5. After the repair the code is cleared and the workshop confirms the light goes out.

Repair cost

In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.

A connector fix or clock spring is moderately priced, while replacing airbags or the control module after a crash costs much more.

Prices are rough estimates for common cars at independent workshops and vary with the car and the source of the part.

Frequently asked questions