If you’ve ever had to drive in the dark and received an airbag warning light, you know that it’s a pretty scary thing. But what if that light actually disabled your car? Thankfully, there are ways to check whether or not your car’s airbag is functional and disable it if necessary.
What is an Airbag Light?
An airbag light is a warning light that comes on in the instrument cluster when the car’s airbags are about to deploy. The light stays on until the airbag has been disabled by a technician.
How Does an Airbag Light Work?
If you have ever had to replace a car airbag, then you know that the light on the dashboard will turn off when the airbag is installed. This is done in order to save power.
Cars with older airbags will not have this feature, and will always allow the light to stay on. This is because these cars did not have anywhere near as much power as cars do today.
How to Disable an Airbag Light on Your Car
An airbag light may indicate that the airbag sensor is not functioning correctly. In this article, we will show you how to disable an airbag light on your car.
If you have a 2005 or newer Toyota Corolla, chances are good that you have an airbag sensor located behind the glove box. To disable the airbag light on your car, follow these steps:
1) Open the glove box and locate the airbag sensor. It is usually a small gray or white device with a power connector.
2) Remove the cover from the sensor by gently prying it open with a flathead screwdriver. Be careful not to damage the sensor.
3) Disconnect the power cable from the sensor. This is done by unscrewing the two small screws at the base of the connector.
4) Make sure that the sensor is clean and free of debris before re-installing it in its original location. Replace the cover and screws, then reconnect the power cable.
5) Close the glove box, then turn on your car to test whether or not the airbag light has been disabled.
Conclusion
The airbag light might come on if there is a problem with the car’s airbag system. In some cases, the airbag light might turn on after an accident even if there is no airbag deployment. The reason for this is that the car’s computer system will try to determine whether or not there was an airbag deployment in order to prevent future accidents. If you have any questions about your car’s airbag system, be sure to contact your car dealer or mechanic.