2003 Yukon problem

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Nyjetfan21

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I started my car up about three days ago and realized my service airbag light is on. Is it dangerous to drive the car like that and how can I diagnose to find out which one is bad or can it be something minor and easy to fix
 

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First, it is a Tahoe or Yukon or Escalade on a truck platform and not a car. I am just giving you shit, don't take it the wrong way.

Second: Need to pull code(s). Post them here and report back.

Third: I don't think it is any more dangerous than driving an old vehicle without air bags.



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I started my car up about three days ago and realized my service airbag light is on. Is it dangerous to drive the car like that and how can I diagnose to find out which one is bad or can it be something minor and easy to fix

99% of the time its one of the front impact sensors. You can:

1. Use a high level scan tool to see which one.

2. Buy a sensor ( best in the classifieds here or on eBay) and change one out. If the light doesn't go away, swap the one you removed with the other existing one.

The airbag light does not require codes to be cleared, the light will go away on its own if you've fixed it.
 

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If your state requires annual inspections like VA get it fixed or you get the dreaded red sticker.
 
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Can you actually pull a code for a airbsg light even if your engine light isnt on and will truck pass inspectiin with the airbag light on. Also the truck is A GMC YUKON 5.3 L
 

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Can you actually pull a code for a airbsg light even if your engine light isnt on ...

Yes. The CEL is for the drivetrain only, primarily emissions issues. The airbag light is for the airbag system and you would need a code reader that reads airbag codes. Separate systems. Most inexpensive readers will read engine codes only.
 

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