{"id":33441,"date":"2020-11-04T17:00:39","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T17:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/?p=33441"},"modified":"2023-08-24T16:14:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T16:14:45","slug":"what-should-i-do-if-my-srs-light-is-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/what-should-i-do-if-my-srs-light-is-on\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Do If My SRS Light Is On?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There are several lights on your car dashboard, and albeit most of them are addressed easily, some are often left ignored for a prolonged period.<span style=\"color: #f6860d;\"> <a style=\"color: #f6860d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/airbag-module-reset-service\/8-airbag-module-reset.html\">The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)<\/a>,<\/span> which is also known as the airbag light, is connected directly to your vehicle\u2019s Airbag System. When its light is on, it\u2019s a strong indicator that something\u2019s wrong with it, and this means you shouldn\u2019t be traveling with the light on. However, many drivers tend to ignore this.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll dive deeper into SRS light and what you should do if the indicator is lighted up.<\/p>\n<p><b>SRS explained<\/b><\/p>\n<p>SRS codes appear differently in different vehicles. In some cars, a warning sign that says \u201cAir Bag,\u201d or \u201cAirBag Deactivated\u201d will appear. Nonetheless, it only means that your airbag will not deploy in case of collision. As much as you pride yourself on being a glass-half-full person, you shouldn\u2019t take your chances on the road, especially if you travel all the time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that your car\u2019s airbag system features an intricate system of circuit and sensors that are built to deploy when it senses an impact greater than a set threshold. An airbag is an essential feature as it can significantly protect the driver and the passenger in front in the case of an impactful collision.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Reason Behind The Light<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that there are several reasons the light on your SRS is on, such as the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Bad connections: <\/b>Typically, the connections on an airbag are found under the driver seat, which can become loose every time you adjust your seat.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Corrosion on control module:<\/b> The corrosion on the <span style=\"color: #ffa500;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa500;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/airbag-module-reset-service\/8-airbag-module-reset.html\">SRS control module<\/a><\/span> can rust due to age or exposure to elements, especially when your car gets flooded or experiences some form of precipitation like snow or rain. For this reason, if you usually use your car under extreme conditions and the SRS light turns on, it\u2019s helpful to check the connections on the airbag control module.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Worn-out spring:<\/b> The airbag clock spring is responsible for maintaining the airbag connection and your vehicle\u2019s electrical wiring. However, over time, the circuit band may become brittle, especially when it gets exposed to elements.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Faulty seat belt switch:<\/b> Keep in mind that it can trigger a false warning when there\u2019s something wrong with your seatbelt switch. In some cases, even if the seatbelt clicks, your vehicle\u2019s on-board computers might not detect this and light up the SRS light instead of as a warning.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Faulty car sensors:<\/b> If you have been in a minor collision before, your sensors may go haywire, which can trigger the SRS light, even if there\u2019s nothing wrong with your airbag. However, this instance occurs rarely.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Drained car battery:<\/b> Be sure to check your battery; if it\u2019s almost drained, recharging it can solve the problem.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s vital that you take your vehicle to the mechanic to properly inspect and fix your car. You can also check with your car\u2019s manufacturer to see if there are announcements for recalls due to defective airbag systems. As much as you want to try to resolve the issue on your own to save on a few bucks, it\u2019s best that you only rely on professional services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;Do you need help with your<a style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 1.125rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/\"> airbag light in Westfield, MA<\/a>? Then you have come to the right place! <span style=\"color: #f6860d;\"><a style=\"color: #f6860d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/\">At Safety Restore, our experts will provide quality services to ease your anxieties regarding your airbag lights.<\/a><\/span> Get in touch with us today to see how we can help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are several lights on your car dashboard, and albeit most of them are addressed easily, some are often left ignored for a prolonged period. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which is also known as the airbag light, is connected directly to your vehicle\u2019s Airbag System. 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