This is perhaps the most frequently lit indicator. We often hear that it remains a malfunction of the indicator and not a malfunction of the airbag. That said, it's crucial to be certain. Because the day you have a accident, you will be happy to have it in this Seat Fura. Little useful information, it is that an activated airbag warning light does not oblige to make a counter examination after the technical control. This air pocket, designed in 1981, is now part of all the cars on the market. We will now find out why the light comes on, and how to turn it back on yourself.light-airbag-Seat-Fura

Why the airbag warning light on your Seat Fura comes on

You are certainly aware of this, however your airbag witness does not necessarily mean that the airbag has a problem. Almost every time, this airbag works well, and it is simply a malfunction of connectors. In this case, we advise you to check these connectors.

The airbag of your Seat Fura is deactivated

For all ranges of cars it is possible to deactivate the airbag for non-drivers. This can be done, among other things, when you want to put a baby booster in position on the passenger seat. Generally, the button used to activate it is at the glove box, or on the dashboard passenger side.

Airbag connection problem for your Seat Fura

You will find on this Seat Fura some connectors which go from the airbag to the dashboard. As time goes by, it's possible that the connection will deteriorate. It is sometimes necessary to disconnect the connectors, remove the dust inside and reconnect it. We can also add a special product to clean the electrical connections. When these are unsoldered, you will be able to find a soldering iron kit and do the work yourself. In the event that the connection is damaged, it will need to be replaced.

The airbag in your Seat Fura is defective

The life expectancy of an airbag is fifteen years. Even if the brands advise to have it replaced all 10 years, this airbag will work for a long time. If this airbag is very old, the icon may light up. Replacing a self-inflating cushion is rather expensive, so it is sometimes better to find out before replacing it.

Conclusion

This airbag witness will tend to flicker for a lot of different causes. Very often, it is simply a small connector malfunction. In the event that your malfunction results from a non-functioning airbag mechanism, we advise you to change it. Safety in the car is essential. Research shows that our self-inflating cushion lowers 10% the fatal accidents by car. Remember in any case that even if you are careful, the problem sometimes comes from the motorist on the other side. See you soon !