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In this guide, you explain what it means when your Kia airbag (SRS) light stays on, common problems, and how you can troubleshoot the airbag light yourself.
If your Kia airbag light comes on, it means that the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) has detected a problem with one of the airbags, there is a faulty airbag sensor, or the battery voltage is too low.
The airbags may not deploy if you get in an accident.
To diagnose Kia airbag light, you can't use a generic OBD-II scanner. You need an OBD-II scanner for the airbag system.
Your Kia airbag light may come on for several reasons. The most common problems that trigger Kia airbag light are:
The airbag / SRS module consists of multiple components, and any of them could malfunction. Without reading the codes, it is hard to know the root of the problem.
Kia cars are equipped with a passenger detection system. It includes a sensor in the passenger seat (known as Occupant Detection Sensor or OBS sensor) that can detect a passenger in the seat.
The reason for this system is that if a child or no-one is sitting in the passenger seat and you get involved in an accident, the passenger airbag will not deploy.
The passenger seat mat is a common problem that triggers Kia airbag light. Typically it will trigger fault codes B1448, B1447, B1448, B1764, and B1767.
First, check the electrical connection under the passenger seat and make sure nothing is loose or disconnected.
If the occupant detection sensor is defective, it needs to be replaced. The first thing you need to do is call your Kia dealer and check if there is a recall open for your vehicle.
You may trigger the airbag / SRS warning :
In such cases, the vehicle detects low voltage, and the airbag control module triggers the airbag light.
To avoid such problems, you should always turn off the ignition and remove the key when replacing the battery. Always remove the key from the ignition if you are checking fuses, especially if you remove the airbag fuse.
If any of the airbags deployed because your car was in an accident, crash data would have been stored in the Kia airbag module.
Crash data stored in the airbag module can not be cleared with most airbag scanners. They need to be cleared by the dealer or a specialized technician. Dealers will most likely recommend replacing the airbag module.
If you have the dealer diagnose the vehicle in most cases, they will recommend replacing the module. It is possible, however, to get your existing airbag module reset. Instead of buying a new module, consider having a repair center reset your existing module. You can find such a service even online. See Kia Airbag SRS RCM SDM ACM Module Reset on eBay Service.
These services will clear both hard and soft codes from the airbag module. Once you receive your unit back, you will not need to do any additional programming or go back to the dealer for programming.
To find out why your Kia airbag light is on, you will need to read the airbag module's fault codes. Reading codes from the airbag module is very easy.
For this procedure, you will need an Airbag Scanner that works on Kia vehicles.
Back in February 2016, Kia issued a service bulletin, which is given to all Kia dealerships service departments, providing information on the replacement of a weight sensor mat located in the front passenger seat.
Kia extended the warranty coverage for this repair upon releasing this bulletin to 15 years / unlimited mileage, starting from the date of the first service. Coverage will be provided for its replacement provided that the condition is not caused by external damage to the sensor mat.
Kia Rio, Optima, Sedona, Forte owners have complained about the airbag light coming on either intermittently, blinking, or illuminating and staying on while driving.
By YOUCANIC Automotive Experts Published on: Saturday, November 4, 2017. |