astrotoy

Today, with my wife in the front seat, I noticed that the Passenger Air Bag OFF light in the middle panel was on. When we arrived at our destination, I turned off the car engine and turned it back on again and the ON light was on this time. Normally I don't notice this, because my wife normally sits in the back seat with her feet up on the ottoman, so no light turns on. Not sure I can get this problem to repeat for the dealer. Still under warranty. Any ideas? Thanks.

rominl

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was she leaning on the window or something? sometimes if the sensors sense that if airbag deploys can actually hurt the passenger more, it might turn off

jstjohnz

There is a weight sensor in the seat and a tension sensor and buckle switch on the seatbelt. The airbag is enabled or disabled based on a combination of those inputs.


I have a somewhat similar issue where my passenger seatbelt warning will beep for several seconds after the passenger has gotten out of the seat. Maybe a flaky weight sensor. My issue is intermittent also.

astrotoy

Thanks for the help. I'll see whether it repeats and her position on the seat.