This is probably the light that goes off the most regularly. We usually hear that this is a warning light malfunction and not a malfunction of this airbag. However, it is essential to make sure of this. Because the time you have a hanging, you will be happy to have it in the Citroen Revolte. What is useful to understand is that your airbag on indicator light will not inflict a second examination after the technical control. Your air bag, invented in 1981, is now part of all cars under 15 years old. We will see here why the light is triggered, then how to troubleshoot it on your own.
Why does the airbag warning light on your Citroen Revolte come on?
You are certainly not ignoring it, that said this airbag warning light does not necessarily mean that the airbag is not working. Almost every time, your airbag works as it should, and it is only a connection malfunction. If this is the case, we advise you to check the electrical connections.
The airbag of your Citroen Revolte is deactivated
On all styles of cars it is possible to disconnect the passenger airbag. This can be done, among other things, when you want to put a child seat in the front. Often, the button to turn it on is located in the glove box, or even at the level of the dashboard in front of the right seat.
Citroen Revolte airbag connection problem
There are cables on the Citroen Revolte which run from the airbag to the dashboard. With wear, it happens that the wiring wears out. It will sometimes be enough to unplug your connectors, remove the dust in it and reconnect it. You can at the same time add special product that cleans the connectors. When these are unsoldered, you have the option of ordering a soldering iron kit and carry out the repairs yourself. In the event that the connection is broken, you will have to replace it.
The airbag of your Citroen Revolte is defective
The life expectancy of an airbag is around fifteen years. Even if the manufacturers advise to have it replaced all 10 years, it will be functional for a long time to come. If your airbag is too old, it is conceivable that the warning light will come on. Replacing a self-inflating pad is quite expensive, so it is sometimes best to properly investigate before replacing it.
Conclusion
This airbag warning light will tend to activate for a multitude of different conditions. In most cases, this is just a small wiring malfunction. If ever this concern comes from a non-functional deployment device, we advise you to have it changed. Safety in the car is essential. Studies show that our self-inflating cushion reduces 10% the fatal accidents motorists. Remember that even if you are in charge, most of the time the concern is with the driver on the other side. See you soon !