Darined battery -> airbag light -> what now?

[mattau]

So a couple days ago, I found my battery drained, the light was left on (after 3 mths, I am still not used to not having auto headlights. The car doesn't get driven a couple times a week anyway). Anyway, I used my trickle charger and re-charged the battery. Today when I took it out, the airbag light stays on the whole time.

I have searched a few forums and it appears that if the battery is drained beyond a certain point, the airbag light comes on and stays on. What I have not been able to find out is how do I turn it off? Does it go off by itself eventually? Do I have to go to the dealer to have it reset (my car is 3 wks out of warranty)

If you have encountered a similar circumstance, please let me know how it was resolved. Thanks in advance.

[PAULSPEED]

You need to go to the dealer. It only takes about

five minutes. There is no charge for this as long as

it isn't done every month.

Paul

[1schoir]

So a couple days ago, I found my battery drained, the light was left on (after 3 mths, I am still not used to not having auto headlights. The car doesn't get driven a couple times a week anyway). Anyway, I used my trickle charger and re-charged the battery. Today when I took it out, the airbag light stays on the whole time.

I have searched a few forums and it appears that if the battery is drained beyond a certain point, the airbag light comes on and stays on. What I have not been able to find out is how do I turn it off? Does it go off by itself eventually? Do I have to go to the dealer to have it reset (my car is 3 wks out of warranty)

If you have encountered a similar circumstance, please let me know how it was resolved. Thanks in advance.

The dealer should accommodate you. If not, you can turn it off yourself with a Durametric unit. There are a couple of threads here with posters listing the equipment they have and their location. If you are nearby any one of us, it might be easier than going to the dealer.

Regards, Maurice.

[mattau]

Thank you both for the response. And Thanks Maurice for the offer. I am in Toronto and I don't know who has the equipment and am willing to do it for free. I called the two dealers in town and they are both charging close to $70 CDN ($65 USD) to turn the light off. It is my understanding that it takes 5 mins as well but they both claim it's a 20-30 mins job. Even the two independent mechanics are charging close to $60 CDN for the same job. The worse thing is that the dealers both acknowledged that this is a common thing and it's caused by the drained battery (low voltage fault) whereas one of the independent mechanic says there must be something else wrong (and this is over the phone!)

I briefly consider getting the Durametric unit but for the price and the ridiculous amount they charge for shipping, plus the duties and taxes, I am not sure it's worth it. Even in the long run. Hopefully I have learned my expensive lesson and will remember to turn off the light from now on.

[355bhp]

And drive it more. These cars aren't garage queens; they're meant to be driven and driven hard. Cheers and welcome to the forum!