Why does the airbag warning SRS light come on?
The airbag warning SRS light could come on due to a defective Child Seat Occupancy Recognition Sensor which is installed in the passenger seat. If you had an auto mechanic diagnose the car or if you scan the airbag module yourself using Launch Creader VII Diagnostic Scanner you will find one of the following errors:
Can a faulty seat sensor cause an airbag light to come on?
Before you decide to bypass the passenger seat sensor, use an airbag scanner to verify that the airbag light is due to the seat weight sensor. If yes, call your dealer to check if there is a recall on these problems. Most car manufacturers will replace the passenger seat sensor free of charge even if they are out of warranty.
Is there a sensor in the front seat?
A sensor mounted in the front passenger seat senses when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. It is one of the most common problems with the airbag systems in most cars, including Mercedes, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Audi, Toyota, Chevy, Subaru, Nissan, VW, etc.
How to bypass seat occupancy recognition sensor SRS emulator?
If you do a quick search on Amazon, for example, you find several listings for Seat Occupancy Occupation Sensor SRS Emulator. Owners may install an emulator which will bypass the child seat recognition feature and just erase the fault code via the OBD-II port under the dashboard.
Before you decide to bypass the passenger seat sensor, use an airbag scanner to verify that the airbag light is due to the seat weight sensor. If yes, call your dealer to check if there is a recall on these problems. Most car manufacturers will replace the passenger seat sensor free of charge even if they are out of warranty.
A sensor mounted in the front passenger seat senses when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. It is one of the most common problems with the airbag systems in most cars, including Mercedes, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Audi, Toyota, Chevy, Subaru, Nissan, VW, etc.
Where is the weight sensor on a car?
Passenger Occupancy Sensor, also known as Weight Sensor, Seat Mat, Passenger Occupancy Mat, is installed under the passenger seat’s seat cushion. Its purpose is to send a signal to the airbag module if an adult is sitting on the passenger seat.
Where is the pressure sensor located on a seat cushion?
On the current PPS system, the pressure sensor is located under the seat cushion foam. (Fig. 16) TIP: The PPS is a calibrated system that requires rezeroing anytime the seat cushion trim attachments have been removed or the PPS has been replaced.