airbag light on?

You need to run a diagnostic code check and see what codes are set, this will indicate what is at fault, run the scan. If the lights are on, there will be codes set. You will have to get a scanner that will read the SRS and traction control systems, simple generic scanners may only cover engine codes. It sounds like the clock spring behind the steering wheel is out but to be sure lets run the codes by following this video.

https://youtu.be/gnSGfEqrf_w

Please run down this guide and report back.

it was the clock spring thanks for the help this site is amazing!

Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

How do you turn off the air bag light?

you cant turn off the light. unfortunately you have to fix the problem. every time you start your car it does a entire check on your srs system and if there is a problem the light will remain on.

here is how you get the codes to see whats wrong

https://youtu.be/gnSGfEqrf_w

Please run down this guide and report back.

The clock spring was bad in my car cost me $167.00 for the part and I had to remove the steering wheel.

The little red airbag indicater malfunction light won't go off.Can this be reset?What would cause this? expensive fix?

Hi smithron1944,

Thank you for the donation.

When the airbag indicator shows, an error in the airbag system has been detected and you need to retrieve the trouble code to find out which component is malfunctioning.

The cost would depend on what needs to be done.

Would you be able to perform basic diagnostics if I provide you with the procedures? Air bags systems are sensitive and accidental deployment can happen if mistakes are made.

My airbag light in dashboard came on and stays on. I was asked by a relative of mine who had same problem, if my horn still blows and I said yes. He said he took his vehicle to a mechanic that told him it was the Clock Spring located in the steering wheel that needed to be replaced. He ordered one from Amazon and paid $50.00 for it. The mechanic replaced it for him and that fixed the problem. Can I assume that is what is causing mine to stay on because his vehicle was not a 2004 Camry four cylinder with 220,000 miles like my car but his is a Toyota?

Good morning,

No, you cannot assume it at all.

There is a fault code set for the system and you need to get the fault code read so we can narrow the area of failure.

It would be an expensive guess if it is not.

A part store and read the code for free. When you get the code, let me know so we can continue.

Roy

I have a 1996 Toyota Camry. It has the airbag light on. I accidentally pulled out the SRS fuse and the light came on. The airbags have not been deployed. How can I reset the airbag light without going to the dealer and spending money? I tried to take the battery out and it still didn't work, the negative and positive/ negative for one day each.

Thanks
Syed Javed

you don't clear the codes when the system is working they clear themselves. Here is a video to help see what's going on. 0 times out of 10 it will e the clock spring behind the steering wheel.

https://youtu.be/gnSGfEqrf_w


Please run down this guide and report back.

you were right the clock spring shorted out the new one works with no light on.

Thanks

Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

I accidentally took out the SRS air bag fuse and then i putted it back on and now the sign is on and wont go away so what should i do.

Get a scan done just to check what the code is, also make sure that the fuse was not blown, test it with a multi meter just to be sure.

The fuse is okay. i don't want to go to the dealer

with a good scanner you can check it here is a video

https://youtu.be/gnSGfEqrf_w

Please run down this guide and report back.

I checked it with a mechanic and the mechanic says you need to reset the light. The mechanic doesn't know how to reset the light. can you please tell me how to do this at home.I really don't want to go to the dealer because last time i went there they messed up my car.

You can't just re set the light, this is a fault code and the problem must be fixed first, the code will identify the problem, doing a re set will do nothing, the light will come on straight away, what is the code, get a scan done and tell me so i can assist.

I just replaced combination switch and new clock spring 96 camry. Airbag light was not on prior. Now is on all the time. Eveything is connected, code 14 is bad clock spring, but horn and cruise work. I'm having a hard time accepting this is true problem. Assembly from toyota dealer special order oem. Other ideas?

Hey BUS933S,

Try to clear the airbag codes first. If the light stays on it sounds like you got a bad clock spring from the dealer which is common on those parts. The problem is the mechanics int he back break them becasue they are fragile and them turn them back in. Then an unsuspecting customer (you) purchases the part and installs it.

Please remove the part and turn it in as defective.

Let me know what happens

Best, Ken

I just replaced ignition key lock. At that time I did disconnected all the cables and battory terminals for the installltion of key lock.

Now my airbag light stays on. Do I have to reset any thing? any suggetion.



Thanks,

Hi upatel9750,

If you had turned on the ignition switch without reconnecting all the wires, you need to reset it.

If not you need to get the error code to find out which component is faulty.

If you had removed the steering wheel, you could have damaged the wire coil due to improper installation.

i changed the instrument cluster in my car because of bad hot/cold indicator problem that fixed it, but now my air bag light is on.

Hello,

Did the car you got the cluster from have airbags? if not this would be the reason.

Please let us know

Cheers, Ken

don't really know,but i tried this paper clip theory i read about on google and i used the tc and the ab under the passenger side under the hood to a ground and with the tc the airbag blinks 4 times stops and then blinks once and it repeats itself.this theory on google said it would reset it but did not.

Yep, Im going with the cluster not being compatible with your car. If you plug the old one back in does the light go out?

ken thank you for the help i will try that---joe