When a traffic light turns green, it also turns on a signalized safety feature to protect you from other vehicles that attempt to make a turn at the same time.
This feature is called airbag deployment and it happens fast. If you are rear-ended, the bag deploys quickly and stops the car from being crushed. If you were hit in front, it protects you from another vehicle that might not know how to drive safely and who might not have enough control to avoid a no-blink driver who might not be paying attention.
The Sonata has an electromagnetic sensing module (emis) behind the steering wheel that checks for turning signals, which makes sense as the Sonata was one of the first four-door mid-range sedans released. If there is no turning signal, the emis light stays on until an occupant is detected.
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Diagnosing the airbag
If the airbag light is on, you can figure out what caused it by looking at the diagnostic process.
When a car gets hit by an airbag, it has to go to the manufacturer for repair. This is because the airbag controls inside the car are replaced.
When this happens, it may take away its pre-owned status from the dealership, making it harder to find a replacement bag. If this occurs and your sonata has the light, then this article can help!
Sonata owners can now use UEFAClk to diagnose the light. It is an online app that users can use to check if their car has been checked or not.
Replacing the airbag
When the airbag light comes on, it is important to look at it and take action.
Sonata car owners can do two things to fix this: replace the airbag light sensor or repair the light sensor. Both solutions require taking the car in for service, but one can return the car later if it is not repaired.
Sonata owners can go to Hyundai’s website
The second way to fix this is to repair the light sensor. This requires taking your car in for service, where a technician will check it out and determine if it has a broken light sensor.
Replacing the sensor
If the airbag light does not go away, try replacing the sensor gcc. If that does not work, try replacing the low airbag sensor.
The airbag sensorcombe when a crash occurs, it sends an electrical signal to a computer inside the vehicle that controls the deployment of your safety cushion. When this computer goes into mode to control how much force is released in your safety cushion, it requires a power supply in order for its operation.
If this power supply is removed or damaged, then the sensorcombe cannot send its signal and the light on your sonata fails to go off. This can be caused by a number of things: hardware problems, battery life, or software issues.
To diagnose whether this happens and if so what causes it, try disconnecting and reconnecting both side of the battery for about an hour to see if that helps.
Clearing the code
If the airbag light is still on, the next step is to clear the code. This can be difficult and even scary if your car has a severe accident or severe damage!
If your car has a major accident, it is important to remove all of the trauma evidence from the vehicle. If you can remove all of the damage indicators, this will help with clearing the code.
If possible, remove the vehicle only as far as removing all of its keys and securing them in a safe place. Once that is accomplished, let’s get to fixing our sonata’s airbag problem!
Once we have cleared the code, our Sonata should work as intended again.
Understanding the code
When your airbag light comes on, it means there is a problem with one of the airbags in your vehicle. The light can be dim or off, which is a indicator that one of the airbags in your vehicle has failed.
If you have a large SUV like an SUV, this can be problematic as there are typically two of these in a vehicle. If one fails, then the other must still function to inflate the space between the bones in your legs when an impact occurs.
In most cases, when one of these fails, it can be re-installed easily without having to take out any other parts. However, if this light happens often, then looking into newer models of vehicles may fix the issue for you.
Finding a dealer near you that works with certified technicians is proof that they know what they are working with.
Getting a diagnostic check
If the airbag light is still on, you can go to an auto mechanic to have it checked. Some shops can read the light and tell you what caused it.
If the light goes out at night, your safety belt may not be holding your child in place. This is why Carpenters Corner offers a free safety belt installation for all new cars, and new car sales starts a few months after that.
If this happens in the middle of the night, you may want to call for help as soon as possible. Many hospitals have emergency call centers that can respond in under five minutes!
The technician can check to see if the safety belt is working and if it is, they can fix it. If not, they can call the manufacturer to find a solution.
Getting the airbag replaced
If your car has a medium-sized sedan or small SUV body style, you may not want to change the frontal airbag. These types of vehicles can have a hard time finding a safe spot in the vehicle after an accident.
If you have a larger van, coaches, or a truck/car model, then get the replacement airbag! It may cost more, but it will save you from having to go through another round of insurance coverage changes and costs.
Getting the sensor replaced
Once you’ve replaced the airbag sensor, it is time to test it! First, remove the sensor from the car by turning off the steering wheel lock system by pressing and holding down the power steering reservoir cap button for about a minute until it turns white. Then remove the sensor from the reservoir by manually lifting up both sides of the sensor.
After that, you can put it back in! Simply remember to check your airbag position after testing to make sure it worked. If it did not move, try a new one and keep trying if that does not work.
If you have any hard stops or stopes while testing, please consider having your insurance company or car insurance company look into this as an issue since they may be able to fix it. It is rare but something could went wrong and caused a person to be injured.