Help me! Airbag light is being a PITA!

[ahjjones]

So, lately, when starting up my Jeep I begin to cringe, because the airbag light has been having a fit lately. Somedays it stays off, and others I heard the dreaded ding and it stays on.

Now, if I put my hand under the seat and press the connector thing together that's on the wire under the seat the light cuts off, and all is well. How do I fix the actual problem? I have inspection coming up this month, and I don't want to fail! What part do I need? :shrug:

 

[ahjjones]

50 views and no replies? Can someone PLEASE help?!

 

[JeepKj03]

What year is the jeep ahjjones and what seat are you reaching under? Would anyone know if a faulty seat belt switch could set off an air bag light? I don't think that it would, unless is there is pressure pad in the seat it would.

 

[gtommec]

Would anyone know if a faulty seat belt switch could set off an air bag light? I don't think that it would, unless is there is pressure pad in the seat it would.

Yes when I put the Renegade Seats in my 03 Limited I didn't plug the seatbelt light harness in on the driver's side and the AIR BAG light stayed on until I plugged it in.

 

[ridenby]

Mine has been on for 2+ years, no prob.

 

[gtommec]

Mine has been on for 2+ years, no prob.

but the OP lives in Virgina and with an Air Bag light on no vehicle will pass safety inspection here.

 

[Uncle Krusty]

Mine has been on for 2+ years, no prob.

Maybe no problem now, but what if you NEED them to deploy - and they don't! p:

 

[LibertyTC]

To the OP, since you were able to press connector together as is demonstrable, drop by a dealer and see what the electrical tech says. The dealer also has the correct scan tool for the air-bags.
Alternatively you could use electrical tape to hold wire /connector together, and may keep light off.

 

[ahjjones]

What year is the jeep ahjjones and what seat are you reaching under? Would anyone know if a faulty seat belt switch could set off an air bag light? I don't think that it would, unless is there is pressure pad in the seat it would.

It's a 2003, and under the drivers seat.

 

[ahjjones]

To the OP, since you were able to press connector together as is demonstrable, drop by a dealer and see what the electrical tech says. The dealer also has the correct scan tool for the air-bags.
Alternatively you could use electrical tape to hold wire /connector together, and may keep light off.

I may have to do the latter, I don't want to get ***** at the dealer haha.

Thanks for the help guys. Hopefully I can figure out a permeant fix soon.

 

[JeepKj03]

To the OP, since you were able to press connector together as is demonstrable, drop by a dealer and see what the electrical tech says. The dealer also has the correct scan tool for the air-bags.
Alternatively you could use electrical tape to hold wire /connector together, and may keep light off.

x2

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Ya, what Tim said!

 

[RenegadeJay]

My air bag light would come on and off with out any specifics. Sometimes when I started it. Sometimes after it was warmed up. Sometimes when I accelerated, other times when I was at idle. Thanks to a day at the dealer and a new clock spring and air bag the light issue is gone.

 

[LibertyTC]

Jeeze Renegade Jay I hope that was covered under warranty..new air bag?