Will an " airbag " light prevent a vehicle from passing inspection ? Yes , I know I need to have that looked at but time is an issue right now , and not having a vehicle for a day is an even bigger issue .
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Neil09
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Nowhere I have ever been checked that.
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Unless of course the air bag fires spontaneously at 60 mph... that would truly suck. Get it fixed asap...
themcfarland
tactical hangover
the light is working fine, why would they fail you for it.. (just kidding of course)
LNSvince
Well-Known Member
No its not required. They only care about emissions. Pollution. Not about your safety. 
Praesul Presul
On Target.....Sometimes
One of the reasons I dislike cars with them. Give me a 5pt and full roll cage any day.....but hey that's just me.
asianpersuasion
Well-Known Member
Just take the bulb out problem fixed
Heartless
I get off on the pain.
Two things, first, disconnect your battery for about 5 minutes before you go in. Sometimes it takes a while for the sensor to go off. Second I had a jetta with the same issue, I never had problems with inspection or emissions but when I wrapped the jetta around a tree the airbag didn't go off and I got had a concussion with loss of conscientiousness.
jms
Well-Known Member
Just a note ,on my vehicles if no one is setting in the seat light reads ,air bag not on .
I used to drive a Dodge Stratus about 3 years ago that had the airbag light on 24/7. Never had an issue getting an inspection sticker. If you do, just go to another shop 
There are places where they are really really strict and other places where they just give you the sticker and tell you to put it on yourself without even getting up from their desk.
There are places where they are really really strict and other places where they just give you the sticker and tell you to put it on yourself without even getting up from their desk.
themcfarland
tactical hangover
I would go to port allen or Houma shops, they let anything that drives, or gets towed into the shop get a good inspection
alcopone1
oil slinger
Do not unhook youre battery before u go ! If there is no history in memory of
Vechs computer u will fail and have to go back after a few days.
Vechs computer u will fail and have to go back after a few days.
LNSvince
Well-Known Member
That is correct. You Basically start the onboard rediness test all over again.
Could take a day or 2 before its finished.
WE can check your airbag. Honestly, I would fix it, because they do WORK.
However when the light is on, the bags are disengaged and they will not fire off.
The Bags really dont just go off. They have even increased the dead blow mph for them too.
NOW if you wanna have some fun, we can take your airbag off, turn it upside down, and place a chair on it.
You put on your helmet, gloves and body armor, and we will launch you in the air !
YES, its gonna hurt. [ then again, Im not sure how much you weigh ]
Back in my Dealership days, since I was the shop foreman, I was the one to DEPLOY the airbags before returning them or discarding them.
THose things will shoot 30ft up in the air ! Freakin Crazy............
flamatrix99
Well-Known Member
That happened to my wife with our SSR. She had the battery replaced and then went to get a sticker on the way home. She failed and they told her to drive around for 20 minutes and come back. All was well after that.
LNSvince
Well-Known Member
Now that I have some attention here,
I want you all to remember.
If your check engine light comes on, and you just happen to bump your head, and go to Autozone for a Code Read, DO NOT ERASE the codes or memory.
First of all, Either of my stores will do a free code read for you. A CODE READ is NOT a Diagnostic test !
SECOND and probably the main reason is, MANY, MANY times, the code is NOT the actual problem.
The problem effects something, which triggers the code. Yes there are a few codes that 90% of the time the code is the problem.
Like a 02 sensor "HEATER"
But when you erase the code, you will erase the stored data that I would have liked to look at to aid in Diagnostics.
Thankfully, we dont need a code to be set to check your car. The information that I can extract from your computer is 10 times more than your average shop [ or even dealership for that matter ]
We diagnose cars everyday without ANY code or even PENDING code trigger data.
I dont have a problem with people fixing their own cars. Just let us DIAGNOSE it properly FIRST. I will be able to tell you if you can do it at home.
The average Testing time/cost is usually $80 to $100 greenbacks.
Next note and the BIGGEST mistake people make:
You get a code for a 02 sensor LEAN or Rich
They sell you a 02 sensor.
The 02 sensor was doing exactly what it was supposed to do. Indicate a lean problem.
Diagnosing the LEAN condition is your problem.
PLease dont run out and replace 02 sensors unless they are truly bad.
I want you all to remember.
If your check engine light comes on, and you just happen to bump your head, and go to Autozone for a Code Read, DO NOT ERASE the codes or memory.
First of all, Either of my stores will do a free code read for you. A CODE READ is NOT a Diagnostic test !
SECOND and probably the main reason is, MANY, MANY times, the code is NOT the actual problem.
The problem effects something, which triggers the code. Yes there are a few codes that 90% of the time the code is the problem.
Like a 02 sensor "HEATER"
But when you erase the code, you will erase the stored data that I would have liked to look at to aid in Diagnostics.
Thankfully, we dont need a code to be set to check your car. The information that I can extract from your computer is 10 times more than your average shop [ or even dealership for that matter ]
We diagnose cars everyday without ANY code or even PENDING code trigger data.
I dont have a problem with people fixing their own cars. Just let us DIAGNOSE it properly FIRST. I will be able to tell you if you can do it at home.
The average Testing time/cost is usually $80 to $100 greenbacks.
Next note and the BIGGEST mistake people make:
You get a code for a 02 sensor LEAN or Rich
They sell you a 02 sensor.
The 02 sensor was doing exactly what it was supposed to do. Indicate a lean problem.
Diagnosing the LEAN condition is your problem.
PLease dont run out and replace 02 sensors unless they are truly bad.
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RyanW
Koch-head
I love getting phone calls about a lean code from the O2's a week after someone installed a K&N and has already replaced all 4 sensors. It's amazing how a can of brake cleaner actually fixes the problem, the right way.
LNSvince
Well-Known Member
Well its NOT a K&N filter story, But A Perfect EXAMPLE.
The Bother of a regular Customer comes to me with his work van. [ TODAY !]
He likes to do his own work, and says he has been working on it for weeks.
he has been to Autozone 4 times getting diagnostics & buying parts. He says, "I am getting Lean codes on bank 1 and bank 2".
I have Replaced 3 out of the 4 - 02 sensors and I am still getting the same codes.
I figure that replacing the 4th is only gonna do the same thing.....................
My Brother is laughing at me, because he told me to bring the van to you before I even started.
I have spent more money GUESSING at the problem, when I could have brought it to you the whole time.
I had his van fixed in 15 minutes. A $2 piece if vacuum hose, Cleared the Adaptive strategy, then set him up for the REAL maintenance that he needs.
Yes , I told him unless he brought back a "COLD" 12 back of beer, I would call his brother and rag him to no end.
[ I still called his brother, Couldnt resist !
]
The Bother of a regular Customer comes to me with his work van. [ TODAY !]
He likes to do his own work, and says he has been working on it for weeks.
he has been to Autozone 4 times getting diagnostics & buying parts. He says, "I am getting Lean codes on bank 1 and bank 2".
I have Replaced 3 out of the 4 - 02 sensors and I am still getting the same codes.
I figure that replacing the 4th is only gonna do the same thing.....................
My Brother is laughing at me, because he told me to bring the van to you before I even started.
I have spent more money GUESSING at the problem, when I could have brought it to you the whole time.
I had his van fixed in 15 minutes. A $2 piece if vacuum hose, Cleared the Adaptive strategy, then set him up for the REAL maintenance that he needs.
Yes , I told him unless he brought back a "COLD" 12 back of beer, I would call his brother and rag him to no end.
[ I still called his brother, Couldnt resist !
]
Neil09
Well-Known Member
I agree, get it diagnosed!! It cost too much to guess!!
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RyanW
Koch-head
An even better one, "the guy at the shop said it needed a new computer." Having worked in the automotive industry for as long as I have, I have yet to replace a single PCM that wasn't physically damaged due to either direct impact, water damage, or by "brother-in-law installing a stereo."
LNSvince
Well-Known Member
Ryan, where do you work ?
