B1870
Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Short To Battery
Severity
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Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$33–111 (est.)
Symptoms
- Airbag light is on
- The security system does not work (according to the scanner)
- Possible problems with other passive safety systems
Causes
- Shorting the lamp power wire to ground
- Warning lamp fault
- Wiring harness damage
- Oxidation of contacts
- Problems with the airbag control unit
How to Fix
- Check the condition of the airbag warning lamp
- Inspect the wiring harness for damage
- Check contacts in system connectors
- Test the indicator circuit with a multimeter
- Replace damaged components if necessary