My air bag light is on because the rear wiper shorted out and blew the fuse, and the air bags are on the same fuse.
1994 Dodge Caravan: airbag warning light
14 of the 643 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Caravan describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Intermittently tailgate comes ajar when driving, dealer has been notified. *ak consumer stated rear liftgate opens without being activated, also airbag light was illuminated, head gasket was leaking.
Air bag light on dashboard has come on and stayed on. Consumer has had a fuse replaced a couple times in an attempt to fix this defect. *ak the air bag light problem was connected to the rear window wiper, because the fuse burns out whenever the wiper is turned on. The recall servie on this problem did not correct it.
Consumer received a recall letter for airbag light. Airbag light was on when she received recall letter. Took to dealer for recall, dealer fixed the problem, then 2 months later, airbag light came on and off when hitting bumps in the road. Rear window, rubber seal that goes around the window is melting when it's hot outside, and running down outside of car. Consumer is constantly cleaning around window to avoid damage to vehicle.
The fuse for the air bag system and rear wiper motor blew prior to recall notice causing the air bag light to illuminate and the rear wiper system not to work. (99v‑113) nlm
At 67,125 miles vehicle experienced failure of the air bag light and a amp fuse blew which were replaced. However, a couple months later at 71,725 miles consumer received recall notice (99v‑113) regarding wiring that indicates the driver / passenger side airbag failed which could be the cause of other electrical components failure. (99v113)
Reference your the federal safety agency action number pe97049. Air bag warning light came on , and rear windshield wiper washer does not work.
When vehicle is started, air bag light comes on and stays on.
Vehicle was remedied by dealer. Dealer stated that the rear windshield wiper motor was shorted out, causing the air bag light to come on and disabling the airbag, the fuse would blow out. *ak
Pe97049; air bag circuit/windshield wiper motor; when using the rear windshield wiper fuse blows out, and the air bag light comes on. Dealer is not aware of the problem. This has happened twice in the last 6 or 7 months. Owner changes the fuse when this happens.
The rear windshield wiper fuse blows , causing the air bag warning light to illuminate. The dealer has not been notified. *ak consumer states this has happened twice and rear wiper is still operational.
The truck's rear windshield wiper is connected to the same fuse as the front driver's side airbag. Whenever turning on the rear wipers, the fuse blows out and the airbag light comes on.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles
- Subject regarding airbag on - off switches
- Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches
- Subject regarding a 30 day airbag wiring diagnostic survey
- Information on 30 day airbag wiring diagnostic survey
- Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.
- Risk
- Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.
Recall number 99V113000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Dodge Caravan airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 1994 Dodge Caravan?
14 of 643 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Caravan (2%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Dodge Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Dodge Caravan
Stalling 47No deployment 32Wipers 27Transmission failure 24ABS 23Power steering loss 15Brake failure 12Loss of power 12Won't shift 11Door locks 10Overheating 10Seat belt 10Slipping 10Headlights 8Harsh shifting 6Jerking 6Tire blowout 6Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5
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