L200 Airbag Light Mystery: Owners Share Real Solutions

I've got some experience working on cars and had a similar issue with my 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero (also had a chance to work on several Monteros). The airbag light issue can be concerning, I know! Got lucky with mine, turned out it was just a loose connection under the driver's seat that triggered the warning. My regular mechanic checked it during routine maintenance, reconnected everything properly, cleared the fault codes, and I was good to go. Didn't cost me anything since I was already there for other work. Before I can share more specific advice, Have you had any recent work done near the airbag system? Which fault code exactly are you getting? Is the light constantly on or does it flicker? Let me know these details and I might be able to help point you in the right direction!

Thanks for the detailed response! My mileage is currently at 123157 KM, and no, I haven't had any recent work done on the airbag system. The light stays on constantly, it just appeared out of nowhere last week. Unfortunately, I don't have the exact fault code with me right now since my regular mechanic's scanner wasn't working when I stopped by for a quick check. It's definitely concerning, so I'm trying to gather some insights before taking it to a specialist. Did you find that these issues are common with Mitsubishis from this era?

Hey again! Yes, actually these issues are pretty common with Mitsubishis from that period, I've seen quite a few cases with my Pajero and other Mitsubishis from the early-to-mid 2000s. When my airbag light first came on, I was pretty worried too. After dealing with mine and talking to other Mitsubishi owners at my local club, I've learned that these cars often develop airbag warning lights around the 100,000-130,000 KM mark. Sometimes it's just the wiring getting old and loose (like in my case), but other times it could be the clock spring or the airbag module acting up. Since your mileage is similar to what mine was when I had the issue (mine was around 128,000 KM), I wouldn't be surprised if it's a similar problem. The fact that it came on suddenly without any work being done nearby makes me think it might be age-related wear and tear on the wiring or connections. I'd definitely recommend getting that fault code read properly though, makes diagnosing so much easier. When you do get it checked, make sure they look at the wiring under the driver's seat first. That's usually the easiest fix and the most common issue I've seen. Keep us posted on what you find out! Always interested in hearing how these things turn out.

Really appreciate all this information! It's actually quite reassuring to hear that it's a common issue at this mileage. I'll definitely make sure to get that fault code read properly and have them check the wiring under the driver's seat first, just like you suggested. I've booked an appointment with a Mitsubishi specialist for next week, and I'll have them do a thorough check of all the connections, especially those under the seat. The fact that your issue turned out to be a simple fix gives me hope that mine might be something straightforward too. Thanks again for sharing your experience, it's really helpful to hear from someone who's been through the same thing. I'll update this thread once I get it sorted out, in case anyone else runs into the same problem with their L200. Take care!