Airbag light on - how to fix?

[DrippinRaptor]

As of this morning, my 2012 is showing the airbag light on the dash constantly lit, no flashing at all. I tried hooking and unhooking seatbelts, restarted numerous times, tried to check for a code with my SCT. Nothing.

How do I fix this? Is this a dealer only thing? Is it safe to drive with the airbag light on?

Thanks.

 

[Squatting Dog]

I had the same issue with mine..

What I noticed if the passenger seat was all the way back it would come on.. I checked all the connections under the seat, and there is one the wraps around the front and hoes to seatbelt latch. It was tight when the seat is in rearward position. I removed a couple of clips and used zip ties so it was looser in rearward position and the issue has not returned.



-Greg (aka squatting dog)

 

[DrippinRaptor]

Thanks. I will go take a look at that now.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

make sure to disconnect your battery when working with airbag plugs.

 

[BlueSVT]

make sure to disconnect your battery when working with airbag plugs.

Why bother? What's the WORST that could happen???

 

[DrippinRaptor]

I've moved both seats front and back as far as they will go. They are just in the middle now, but the light is still on.

 

[BlueSVT]

I just had my truck in for service on my airbag "OFF" warning light... the one that's next to the hazard button. Some sort of reset was required, no parts were exchanged.

 

[beemerman]

My 11 had the same problem. Ended up being the rcm module. Replaced under warranty.

 

[Squatting Dog]

I just had my truck in for service on my airbag "OFF" warning light... the one that's next to the hazard button. Some sort of reset was required, no parts were exchanged.

It can be that also the OCS (occupant classification sensor/system) needs to be reset/recalibrated. The pressure sensor under the seat is out of range causing the system to think there is a person or object in the seat. So the system will turn off the supplementary restraint system.

-Greg (aka squatting dog)

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

disconnect your battery for 20 minutes. that might reset the light