Airbag (SRS) Light On: What It Means
An airbag/SRS light means the safety-restraint system has a fault. A Cranbourne West specialist explains.
What it usually means
The airbag or SRS light means the car has found a fault in the airbag/seatbelt-pretensioner system — commonly a seat-occupancy sensor, a clock-spring in the steering wheel, a connector under a seat, or a crash sensor. While it’s on, the airbags may not deploy in a crash.
It often appears after seat or interior work, or a flat/replaced battery.
What you should do
Get it scanned — this is a safety system, so don’t ignore it. It’s also a roadworthy fail.
We read the SRS codes (a generic scanner often can’t) to find the exact circuit at fault.
How we find & fix it
Because the same symptom can have several causes, we use dealer-level diagnostics and a methodical check to pinpoint the real cause — rather than throwing parts at it.
You get a clear explanation and a fixed written quote before any work. Book online in 60 seconds or call 03 8782 0711.
Airbag (SRS) Light On: What It Means — FAQ
Yes — while it’s on your airbags may not deploy. Get it diagnosed.
Seat-occupancy sensors, the steering clock-spring, or connectors under the seats.
Yes — an SRS warning fails a roadworthy.
Only after fixing the cause — clearing it without repair is unsafe and it’ll return.
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