Stubborn SRS Light Signals Airbag System Warning, Fix Now

Had the same issue on my 2016 Chevy Malibu last month. The SRS light came on and wouldn't clear. Turned out to be a loose connection in the wiring harness under the driver's seat, pretty common problem in these models. The airbag sensor was actually fine, but the system throws a warning light when it detects any interruption in the circuit. This is a serious safety concern since a faulty connection could prevent proper airbag deployment in a crash. The repair involved cleaning the connector pins and securing the harness properly. If you're seeing the warning light, definitely get it checked soon. The car's safety systems need all components communicating properly for the airbags to work as designed. Quick tip: Don't try disconnecting the battery to reset the light, it won't fix the underlying issue and could cause more problems with the airbag system. A proper diagnostic scan is needed to pinpoint the exact fault in the SRS system.

Thanks for sharing your experience! Dealing with a similar SRS light issue now and your explanation about the wiring harness makes sense. Just curious, do you remember roughly what you paid for the repair? Also, has your airbag warning light stayed off since the fix? Definitely agree about not messing with the battery disconnect, wouldn't want to risk compromising the automotive safety system. Going to get mine properly scanned this week since the airbag sensor and restraint system aren't things to take chances with.

Good news, followed up with my mechanic last week and got the airbag system issue completely sorted. Just like I thought, it was indeed a faulty connection in the wiring harness. The repair was actually pretty straightforward and cost 95€ to fix the connector and properly secure the wiring. The automotive safety system is working perfectly now, no more warning lights since the repair. The mechanic confirmed all airbag sensors are communicating properly with the car's safety systems. It's definitely a relief knowing the airbag deployment would work correctly if ever needed. Your approach to get it properly scanned is spot-on. These airbag repair issues might seem minor, but they're crucial for vehicle safety. When the technician checks yours, make sure they thoroughly inspect all the connector pins and harness routing, that's often where these problems start. The entire repair took less than an hour, and my SRS system has been functioning flawlessly since. Worth every penny for the peace of mind knowing the restraint system is working as designed.

Finally got the airbag warning light issue fixed today! Followed through with getting it professionally diagnosed and turns out you were spot on, it was a wiring harness problem. The mechanic found a damaged connector under the seat that was triggering the SRS light. Total repair came to €120 and took about 45 minutes. They cleaned the connector pins, replaced a section of the harness, and ran a full crash sensor diagnostic to make sure everything was communicating properly. The mechanic showed me how the loose connection could've affected airbag deployment, so I'm really glad I got it sorted. The SRS light turned off right after the repair and hasn't come back on. Pretty relieved to have the vehicle safety system working correctly again. Definitely worth getting it checked by a professional rather than trying any DIY fixes with the airbag system.