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In my aveo, i can have a passenger sit down in the seat and sometime the light stays on off. I've taken it to the dealership where the vehicle was purchase and basically told me not to look at the light. Anyone know of anything that could cause this to happen?
It's not a very efficient system and seems to happen to many makes/models and not just our Aveos. The pax airbag is activated when it determines there is sufficient weight in the pax seat, however, not all people sit in the exact way that causes their weight to be properly calculated by the embedded sensor. So tell your 125lb+ passengers to not slouch or sit off to the side and it will activate.
Thank you, why can't they go back to using the key to turn on and off the pax airbag?
Thats weird. Ive neve seen my passenger side airbag light come on for any reason.
It should be lit at all times to indicate whether or not the airbag is "active". Do you have an older model where they didnt use this feature?Quote:
Originally Posted by NYChevoo
On the 2008 Sedans, and possibly the 2007s, the airbag lights are in the second information panel. If no one is sitting in the pax seat then the airbag off light is on. But once someone over the weight of 125 lbs, maybe more, sits in the seat the airbag on light should be lit. Will post a picture tonight of the cluster and post it here.
i have an 04 sedan. i dont think i have this light. the only light that stays on is my DRL, for the headlights.
That's different on the how the light works. I have a 2008 hatchback and it's bugs the s#!t out of me that the bright warning light comes on with no passenger saying Passenger Airbag is OFF. When my wife/passenger sits down the light goes off, I guess saying the airbag is on. The dealer told me that all 2008 airbag warning lights have to tell you when it's OFF. The light is really annoying at night because it's so bright and just reminding you that you don't have a passenger with you.
my 2008 sedan tells me when the passenger side air bag is on or off. There is a light behind the off and the on markers. It has always worked well, without any issues for me.
My wifes Scion XD is nice, the passenger airbag light is a nice light green color (not the warning bright yellow of Aveo) and it shows both ON and OFF for airbag status also. I think a mod might be inline for me to change the color of the bulb for this. I see bright yellow and think Check Engine light... they really should have used a different color or not put it on the SIC so that it's way out there always in view.
why can't we go back to the days when you had to manually turn it off. No one could mess that up. No passenger, turn the thing off. lol
take it in to the dealer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! after taking it in for 3 times thay all said cant duplicate the problem at this time. turns out the air bag brain was not working from day one
Simple answer: People are stupid.Quote:
Originally Posted by KamiQuazi
One person may be smart, but people as a whole are idiots. It only takes one person to accidentally leave the key switch off and have someone do a windshield dive to make it to where manually controlled airbags are no longer standard. If the system is controlled by people, it is not idiot proof, and unless they can make common sense a standard option when someone buys a car, they can't chance it. In the end, someone will sue the company for their own stupidity. If it was manual, the first time the idiot (noted above) lets his or her buddy or family member take a windshield dive, Chevy gets sued for not having the airbags automatic.
It is a no-win situation for GM, so for them, it is better to have it automatic, even though it may be an annoyance, because it clears them of any liability for stupid people's mistakes.
Having the lights on all the time, is another liability issue for GM. If the system is not working peoperly, the lights tell you. If one does not heed the signs, again, GM is cleared of liability.
Twisted, turned, mixed up, mis-understood, and sometimes, mis-represented, I know. But it is all about covering thy own arse.
Think of it this way, if someone can sue McDonalds for not having "Caution-HOT" notices on their hot coffee, the tire company for a blow out, the car company for the bumpy ride, and make millions of dollars off of it (not touching the "mental pain and anguish of a coffee burn"). They can, and will sue for anything, and if you think someone is not looking to take a chunk out of the GM lawsuit fund, may want to re-read the common judgements for the last couple years under "frivolous lawsuits" (did I spell that right?).
damn gene, you rock!! isnt coffee supposed to be hot, and arent the passenger airbags designed to save passengers? why would anyone manually turn them off, and if it wasnt working i hope people would have enough common sense to make sure that they get it fixed? i wouldnt want my insurance company or someones lawyers coming after me because they found out that i had manually shut down the passenger airbag, or that i had a problem with plenty of opportunity to get it fixed and didnt.
Both times I have taken it to the dealer, they say they can't recreate the problem. I can "recreate" the problem all the time. They checked the computer but found nothing out of place.
i sent u a pm. let me know
**UPDATE**
Once again my 08 Aveo is in the shop for a repair to the airbag system. They saw the problem and ran the codes, which came back to a bad sensor in the seat. Parts should be in by next Thursday and installed the same day. I cross my fingers this fixes it and if not back to the dealership for round 3.
I'll keep you all updated on the issue and how its resolved.
Thank you ruby for the help and ideas for fixing this issue.
KamiQuazi
The lower portion of the passenger side seat in at the dealership and hopefully will be installed tomorrow. I do hope this fixes my problems but I doubt it will. Something about reading a code from the computer especially when the airbag light didn't come on. In my mind, that doesn't sound creditable. Only time will tell.
-KamiQuazi
Yes... My 2004 does not have a passenger seat sensor or a switch to disable the passenger air bag... Not sure about 2005 but I think it's the same... 2006 they added these...
You can turn off the passenger side air bag when a child is in the seat... the air bag is a danger to children and they likely won't hit the dash anyway, in the event of an accident.
The issue with the airbag light in your Aveo could stem from a faulty seat occupancy sensor or a loose connection. The sensor determines if there's a passenger in the seat and triggers the airbag accordingly. If the light is inconsistent, it may indicate a wiring problem or sensor malfunction. Visit an independent mechanic for a thorough inspection. Ensure the sensor and its connections are secure, and consider checking the seatbelt buckle sensor as well. Ignoring the issue isn't advisable, as it pertains to critical safety systems. Addressing it promptly will help ensure the airbag functions as intended.