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Airbag Light On After Slapping Dashboard

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Black2006, Jul 2, 2020.

  1. Black2006

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    I live in an area where sometimes critters (mice) might take residence in the engine compartment if I leave the car out, so I often slap the hood as I am getting in, to scare anyone in there off. A month ago I managed to slap the top of the dashboard and the airbag light came on and it's been on ever since.

    I just did an oil change and the shop tried to reset it (not sure how) but said that it didn't help.

    Any ideas if I damaged something or a way to reset it myself?
     
    #1 Black2006, Jul 2, 2020
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    Best to read the trouble code(s) from the airbag computer, then we'll have a better idea what it's complaining about.
     
    #2 ChapmanF, Jul 2, 2020
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  3. Black2006

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    Thanks, I'll take it in and see.
     
    #3 Black2006, Jul 3, 2020
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