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Reason why the airbag light turns on in the Fiat 500

Model: Fiat 500 312 - Years 2007-2024
Part: Warning light – error code

In this video, we can see one of the reasons why the airbag light may turn on in the Fiat 500. The video shows a 2014 version, but this issue can occur in any year of production. The problem is the position sensor located under the driver's seat, and we can see that there are two wires broken; all we have to do is pull them out and replace or add them in order to restore the electrical contact. This is a fault that can easily occur, as the sensor is located in an area where the seat is subject to continuous movements, making a broken wire the most likely problem. Fortunately, it is also easy to fix.

Posted on 28 August 2024 by ScegliAuto

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