Q: Airbag light won't go off.

asked by on January 26, 2016

The airbag light is staying on.

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Hi. An airbag light is and indicator that there are codes stored that need to addressed. I suggest having a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, scan your car for codes and plan a method of diagnosing the problem.

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