This is perhaps the light that stays on most of the time. We usually hear that it remains a light indicator problem and not an airbag problem. That said, it remains essential to control it. Because the day you get a hanging, you'll be happy to have it in the Hyundai Kona. Little useful information, it is that your indicator light of airbag on does not oblige to make a second examination following the technical control. Your air pocket, designed in 1981, is now part of all cars under the age of 15. We will see in this article why the indicator light stays on, then what to do to repair it by yourself.
Why the airbag warning lamp on your Hyundai Kona lights up
You probably know this, but the airbag warning light does not necessarily mean that the airbag is not working. Almost every time, this airbag works properly, and it's simply a connection problem. In this situation, we advise you to check the wiring.
The airbag of your Hyundai Kona is deactivated
On all ranges of cars it remains possible to deactivate the passenger airbag. We can do this for example when we want to place a child seat on the passenger seat. In general, the switch to activate it is at the glove box, or at the level of the dashboard in front of the right seat.
Airbag connection problem for your Hyundai Kona
There are a few connectors in the Hyundai Kona which go from the airbag to the indicator. Over time, the connection may wear out. Most of the time you just need to disconnect connection, remove the dust in it and reconnect it. We can also put a specific product that cleans the electrical connections. If these prove to be unsoldered, you will be able to obtain a soldering iron and do the work at home. If the connection is defective, it will need to be replaced.
Your Hyundai Kona airbag is defective
The warranty for these air pockets is approximately 15 years. Although brands recommend changing it every 10 years, this airbag will work for a while longer. Once this airbag is very old, it is likely that the icon will light up. Replacing a self-inflating cushion is quite expensive, so it's usually a good idea to investigate properly before replacing it.
Conclusion
An airbag warning light will tend to come on for a number of different causes. In most cases, it's just a slight connection problem. Assuming that the malfunction results from a faulty opening device, we advise you to change it. Road safety remains essential. Some studies show that our self-inflating cushion lowers 10% the fatal accidents by car. Let us never forget that even if you are careful, the problem usually comes from the motorist opposite. Good walk !