Airbag Sensor Flashing

Hello Tacoma Users,

I have a 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 and the Airbag sensor has started to flash. I was wondering if anyone new where this was. Can I replace it myself? I just don't want to get raped by the dealer.

Thanks for your time!
David

I would suggest getting into an auto parts store that is willing to scan your computer and get the error code first. It will probably give you a place to start.

Airbags are one of those things that can get really pricey (and dangerous) if you start messinga round...

Thanks,

Pete

i dont know if a flashing light means u need to replace a sensor, but what u need is to read the code...if u do need work on it you might find everybody pointing you back to the dealer for this 1....nobody wanted to touch mine when i needed a spiral wire...sumthin about the "and dangerous" part mountainpete mentioned above i guess...

im still having probs with mine, 99 4x4 mines off right now but say tomarrow it might come back on and stay on for weeks then go back off. i dont know what the deal is

Airbags are one of those things that can get really pricey (and dangerous) if you start messinga round...


Ain't that the truth... just last night I was chopping out some unhooked wires in the dash of my rally car ( actually, just a '90 Ford Taurus that has been hacked to pieces ). I figured since the wires were all unhooked from their location, and I could still start the car... the wires were unnecessary. So, forgetting to unhook the battery :screwy: , I started chopping the mass of wires with a Saws-All. Sparks started flashing and I heard a small pop. I just figured it was the electricity popping, then I saw out the corner of my eye, a bright light - the air bag was on fire!!! It turns out, the pop was the air bag detonating ( we had already chopped out the bag and hit all the sensors so we figured it was dead, even though it hadn't detonated ) and it sounded like a shotgun to every one but me... and I was right next to it...? It was pretty scary after it all happened, once the realization hit. I just hate to think what would have happened had it gone off while we were rallying it... :eek7:

These model Tacomas are notorius for this, because the lighters, radio, A/C and the airbag all run off of the same accessory lines, it shorts out really easy. Any time I plug my phone charger in, it shorts out the airbag light. I have just been disconnecting my battery for a little while and letting it reset itself. I got tired of taking it to the dealership after like the 10th time. They will give you a diff reason every time.

These model Tacomas are notorius for this, because the lighters, radio, A/C and the airbag all run off of the same accessory lines, it shorts out really easy. Any time I plug my phone charger in, it shorts out the airbag light. I have just been disconnecting my battery for a little while and letting it reset itself. I got tired of taking it to the dealership after like the 10th time. They will give you a diff reason every time.

im glad i have run into you. let me guess, your plugging into the accessory outlet? if i hit the panel that they are connected to my airbag light comes on, and sometimes when i plug in my radar detector or my cell phone it comes on and stays on for a few weeks and then goes back off.