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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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Airbag light

Does anyone have a scanner that can plug up and tell me why my airbag light came on. I know the dealers can do it but don't they charge you a shop hour (?$100?)

I would be happy to pay, I was just hoping to give someone on here some cash instaead of the dealer, plus if it was less then $100 bucks i'd be grateful.

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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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I don't have one, but I know that a lot of auto parts stores (AutoZone for sure) will generally pull the code for you at no charge. Couldn't hurt to stop by one and ask anyways...
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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I didnt think they could pull codes for the Airbag, just the check engine light....
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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You may be right, I don't know for sure...
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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That one you may have to go to the dealer. Did you check the fuses? I had a fuse go bad on mine.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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Look under the seats and make sure the yellow connectors are tight. This happens when the seats are moved around and they can come loose. Unplug wait a little and plug back in. Then see if light goes out. Might take a few start ups. Also, there are two connectors behind bumper into the sensors. Other than that a dealer check. Be sure to ask for a club discount.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Autozone can only pull generic check engine light codes.

This would be a dealer item to have properly diagnosed. Be careful messing around with any Airbag component.

With the airbag light on, the system could be disabled. Not good if involved in an accident.

Be safe.

Cheers!
Steve
 
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