Should passenger airbag be off?
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Should passenger airbag be off?
When I start the car, the "Passenger airbag off" light comes on briefly and then goes off. Should this remain lit if noone is sitting on the passenger seat?
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esprit
'03 s500
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esprit
'03 s500
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This light only shows that the SRS system is in prep. mode until the light comes off. If it stays on, there is a fault in the whole airbag and restrain system. The passenger air bag only would ignite if, in the case of a crash, someone would sit there. Has nothing to do with the light in the console.
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I just wasn't sure why the "Passenger Airbag Off" light doesn't remain on when there is noone in the passenger seat. I would expect the passenger airbag to be deactivated (light on respectively) when there is noone in that seat. I am sure the airbag is supposed NOT to deploy in an accident when there is noone sitting there.
Thanks,
esprit
Thanks,
esprit
