Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online! Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online!
Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online! 
-
Latest | 0 Rplys
Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Toyota > Camry/Camry Hybrid/Vista
Register FAQ Community Arcade Calendar
Reply Show Printable Version Show Printable Version | Email this Page Email this Page | Subscription Subscribe to this Thread
 
Thread Tools
Old 05-10-2012, 11:59 AM   #1
hufhouse
AF Regular
 
hufhouse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Uniontown, Ohio
Posts: 290
Thanks: 1
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Question Airbag light - what steps do I take?

My son drives a pristine 2004 Camry XLE. The airbag light came on recently. I've searched the forum, and can't find a description of what I should do.

I have a basic scanner, and I just scanned it. There were no DTCs, and I could not reset the light.

I checked to see if there happened to be something unplugged under the passenger seat, but couldn't find anything.

What should I be looking for? I've read on other threads that the dealership has recommended replacing the passenger seat for $1200. OUCH! I've got two kids in college!

Anyway, I'd appreciate some idea of the things that I should check before I get professional help. Also, will the light go out on its own once I discover and fix any obvious problem, like something unplugged?

Thanks for your help!
hufhouse is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2012, 12:06 PM   #2
gmtech1
AF Enthusiast
 
gmtech1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Beachside
Posts: 2,000
Thanks: 4
Thanked 303 Times in 301 Posts
Re: Airbag light - what steps do I take?

Your basic scanner will not read SIR (air bag) codes. They will need to be scanned by someone with a capable scan tool. Only thing you can really do is inspect for blown fuses and make sure all the connections are good. But first, you should have the codes scanned.
gmtech1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2012, 12:20 PM   #3
hufhouse
AF Regular
Thread starter
 
hufhouse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Uniontown, Ohio
Posts: 290
Thanks: 1
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: Airbag light - what steps do I take?

Quote:
Originally Posted by gmtech1 View Post
Your basic scanner will not read SIR (air bag) codes. They will need to be scanned by someone with a capable scan tool. Only thing you can really do is inspect for blown fuses and make sure all the connections are good. But first, you should have the codes scanned.

Thanks. I'll definitely check the fuses and wiring first, then find an independent mechanic with the advanced scanner, if I can't find a problem.
hufhouse is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2012, 05:13 PM   #4
Mike Gerber
AF -Advisor
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Wheeling, Illinois
Posts: 1,616
Thanks: 1
Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts
Re: Airbag light - what steps do I take?

Autozone will scan most OBD2 codes for free. I would call them, assuming there is one in your area, and ask them if the airbag code is something they can scan. Definitely worth 1 phone call.

Mike
Mike Gerber is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2012, 07:09 AM   #5
Brian R.
Resident Chemist
 
Brian R.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Posts: 8,586
Thanks: 105
Thanked 157 Times in 157 Posts
Send a message via Yahoo to Brian R.
Re: Airbag light - what steps do I take?

I believe you will have to go to a Toyota dealer for this analysis.
__________________
Forum Guidelines:http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/guidelines.html

"What we've got here is a failure to communicate"
Brian R. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2012, 10:58 AM   #6
hufhouse
AF Regular
Thread starter
 
hufhouse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Uniontown, Ohio
Posts: 290
Thanks: 1
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: Airbag light - what steps do I take?

Does anyone know what fuse to check? None of the fuses are labeled SRS or Airbag!
hufhouse is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-12-2012, 12:26 PM   #7
Brian R.
Resident Chemist
 
Brian R.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Posts: 8,586
Thanks: 105
Thanked 157 Times in 157 Posts
Send a message via Yahoo to Brian R.
Re: Airbag light - what steps do I take?

Download this file, unzip, and see the section on SRS:

http://dc248.4shared.com/download/60..._Camry_FSM.zip
__________________
Forum Guidelines:http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/guidelines.html

"What we've got here is a failure to communicate"
Brian R. is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
What age are you guys mostly, and what kind of work do you do? silveradoking Silverado 209 11-10-2010 04:32 PM
What music are you listning to in your car?? camaroking COMPLETELY off-topic 16 02-06-2009 11:14 AM

Reply

POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD

Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Toyota > Camry/Camry Hybrid/Vista


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:26 PM.

Community Participation Guidelines | How to use your User Control Panel

Powered by: vBulletin | Copyright Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
 
 
no new posts