Passenger Airbag light

krainium · 02-26-2006, 11:37 AM

Hi,

After a long six month wait, I picked up my 06 prius (Classic Silver, #6) and took it to an installer to have a Sirius Prius Radio directly installed. The installer placed the unit under the front passenger seat. Now, when I drive, I notice the passenger air bag light is always on, whether there is a passenger in the seat or not. Is this normal? I noticed after the installation that the instruction manual states that nothing should be under the passenger seat. When a passenger sits in the front seat, the air bag "on" signal is illuminated, which stays on and I think this is normal. My question is should the passenger air bag light stay illuminated even if no passenger is in the front seat? Any easy solutions or am I worrying about nothing?

bobr1 · 02-26-2006, 12:51 PM

In my 2006, the "Airbag" symbol is always on, but NOT the word "ON". If the word "ON" comes on and off as expected, I think you are OK. If the word "ON" is always on, then you have a problem.

- Bob R.

krainium · 02-26-2006, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by bobr1@Feb 26 2006, 12:51 PM
In my 2006, the "Airbag" symbol is always on, but NOT the word "ON". If the word "ON" comes on and off as expected, I think you are OK. If the word "ON" is always on, then you have a problem.

- Bob R.

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Thanks BobR. It looks like you solved my concerns.

agill · 02-26-2006, 06:47 PM

The word ON comes on only if there is a passenger heavier than a certain weight sitting in the passenger seat. It should not come "ON" otherwise.

**Tideland Prius** · 02-27-2006, 12:03 AM

to clarify even further, it says "ON" when something's in the front seat that's heavy enough AND the seatbelt's buckled. If not, "OFF" will be illuminated.

V8Cobrakid · 02-27-2006, 12:07 AM

... i don't get these problems in an old '04.. i want an '06 now.. hehe you guys in the 06 have a lot of cool things we don't have.. so.. can you switch your passenger airbag off then?

**Tideland Prius** · 02-27-2006, 12:11 AM

only if something heavy's in the seat without the seatbelt buckled.

adam1991 · 04-04-2007, 06:49 PM

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to clarify even further, it says "ON" when something's in the front seat that's heavy enough AND the seatbelt's buckled. If not, "OFF" will be illuminated.
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"Off" is never illuminated if the system is functioning correctly and you're using it correctly.

Bill Merchant · 04-04-2007, 07:46 PM

Adam, you replied to TP's post of Feb 27 2006. On another thread, he replied to posts of Feb 22 2005.

Have we entered some sort of timewarp?

dbatjr · 05-07-2007, 09:27 AM

I just picked up my 2007 Prius and I was also wondering why the light stays on.

If I'm by myself, "AIRBAG" is illuminated

If my 9 year old is with me in the passenger seat "AIRBAG OFF" is illuminated. (She doesn't weigh much).

If my 15 year old is with me "AIRBAG ON" is illuminated.

In all cases, the illuminated message never turns off.

Is this normal?

Tom

02-26-2006, 11:37 AM	#1
krainium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northbrook, IL Posts: 57 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hi, After a long six month wait, I picked up my 06 prius (Classic Silver, #6) and took it to an installer to have a Sirius Prius Radio directly installed. The installer placed the unit under the front passenger seat. Now, when I drive, I notice the passenger air bag light is always on, whether there is a passenger in the seat or not. Is this normal? I noticed after the installation that the instruction manual states that nothing should be under the passenger seat. When a passenger sits in the front seat, the air bag "on" signal is illuminated, which stays on and I think this is normal. My question is should the passenger air bag light stay illuminated even if no passenger is in the front seat? Any easy solutions or am I worrying about nothing? __________________ krainium krainium@comcast.net Sigma side mouldings, door edge guards Wheelskins Perforated Wheel Cover Sirius Radio from Interactive, with modification from GEOGEEK BT Tech Chassis Stiffening Plate Wet Okele Front Seat Covers, Prius Hoods Covers

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02-26-2006, 12:51 PM	#2
bobr1 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon, USA Posts: 306 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	In my 2006, the "Airbag" symbol is always on, but NOT the word "ON". If the word "ON" comes on and off as expected, I think you are OK. If the word "ON" is always on, then you have a problem. - Bob R.

02-26-2006, 06:47 PM	#4
agill Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Lebanon (New Hampshire) Posts: 62 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The word ON comes on only if there is a passenger heavier than a certain weight sitting in the passenger seat. It should not come "ON" otherwise.

02-27-2006, 12:03 AM	#5
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,785 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	to clarify even further, it says "ON" when something's in the front seat that's heavy enough AND the seatbelt's buckled. If not, "OFF" will be illuminated.

02-27-2006, 12:07 AM	#6
V8Cobrakid some guy... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,530 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	... i don't get these problems in an old '04.. i want an '06 now.. hehe you guys in the 06 have a lot of cool things we don't have.. so.. can you switch your passenger airbag off then?

02-27-2006, 12:11 AM	#7
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,785 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	only if something heavy's in the seat without the seatbelt buckled.

04-04-2007, 07:46 PM	#9
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,951 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 52	Adam, you replied to TP's post of Feb 27 2006. On another thread, he replied to posts of Feb 22 2005. Have we entered some sort of timewarp?

05-07-2007, 09:27 AM	#10
dbatjr Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 6 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I just picked up my 2007 Prius and I was also wondering why the light stays on. If I'm by myself, "AIRBAG" is illuminated If my 9 year old is with me in the passenger seat "AIRBAG OFF" is illuminated. (She doesn't weigh much). If my 15 year old is with me "AIRBAG ON" is illuminated. In all cases, the illuminated message never turns off. Is this normal? Tom