This most likely remains the most frequently triggered witness. We usually hear that it remains a witness concern and not a concern of this airbag. However, it is still advisable to be sure. Because the day you get a accident, you will be reassured to hold it within the seat inca. What you need to understand is that your working airbag warning light will not require you to have a counter inspection after the technical control. This air pocket, invented in 1981, is now part of all the cars on the market. We will see here for what reason the witness is triggered, then how to rewire it if necessary.
Why the airbag warning light on your seat inca lights up
You probably don't ignore it, however this airbag warning light does not necessarily mean that the air pocket no longer works. Most of the time, this airbag works properly, and it is only a problem of electrical connection. In this situation, it is advisable to check the connections.
The airbag of your seat inca is deactivated
In all car models it remains possible to disconnect the airbag from the right side. This can be done, among other things, when you want to place a child seat on the passenger seat. Usually, the switch used to start it is located inside the glove box, or at the level of the dashboard in front of the right seat.
Airbag connection problem of your seat inca
You will find on the seat inca electrical connections which go from the airbag to the dashboard. As time goes by, the wiring may deteriorate. Often you just need to unplug your electrical connection, blow into it and reconnect it. You will also be able to insert a specific product that cleans the electrical connections. Assuming that these are actually unsoldered, you have the option of finding a soldering iron and do the soldering yourself. If a cable is broken, it will have to be changed.
The airbag in your seat inca is defective
The warranty for an airbag is 15 years. Even though the manufacturers recommend having it replaced all 10 years, this airbag will work for a few more years. When this airbag is very old, it is conceivable that the warning light will go off. Changing a self-inflating cushion is relatively expensive, so it is often better to study the problem before changing it.
Conclusion
An airbag warning light can be activated for many different situations. Very often, this is simply a small problem with wiring. If this concern ever comes from a non-functioning deployment system, it is advisable to change it. Safety on the road is essential. The latest studies show that our self-inflating cushion lowers 10% the fatal accidents on the roads. Let us not forget in any case that even if you are responsible, the danger sometimes comes from the driver opposite. See you soon !