Dt*: the contact stated without incident, the airbag light illuminated on and off. The dealership determined the connections were loose. The connections were tightened and the code was reset. The consumer was told the air bag would probably not deploy if the light was flashing. Updated 11/21/06.
1998 Toyota Corolla airbags complaints
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1998 toyota corolla air bag indicator light blinked continuously after repaired. Upon inspection mechanic determined that the airbag harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. *kb *jb
The airbag indicator light on our 1998 toyota corolla blinks continually. Computer analysis indicates the cause to be a faulty airbag harness. Correction of the problem requires replacement of the harness -- a $500 expense. Toyota dealership indicates that this is a commonly seen problem in this model year. If the airbag harness fails, the airbag might not deploy or might not deploy effectively in the event of an accident. Such a problem therefore represents a broader safety issue for all owners of these vehicles.
Air bag light came on in august of 2004 for no apparent reason (car has no history of accidents). Took it to the dealer where it was purchased (in the states- we now live in canada), air bags not covered under the purchase warranty. Dealer split the cost of replacing the left side air bag out of good will (we paid $418.25). Light continued to come on repeatedly after fix. Dealer replaced computer component, adjusted harness, repeatedly tried to fix wiring. It is now june of 2006 and the light is still coming on- we have just replaced the right side air bag (at the cost to toyota- we paid for labor), and light is still coming on. Dealer has informed me that air bags will not function in the event of an accident when the light is on. This is concerning because we bought the car for the safety of the air bags and we are worried of being injured in a crash. Dealer is currently in contact with toyota regarding replacing computer components again. We are going on 2 years of having the same problem! An estimated $5000 has been put into fixing the vehicle, including labor for our 14+ visits to the dealer. The vehicle is considered unsafe and defective and we are unable to sell it.
Multiple air bag sensor replacements.
1998 toyota corolla le, air bag light comes on and starts blinking as soon as I start the vehicle. This is the second time the air bag light has come on. First time, there were air bag light and seat belt light on in aug 2005. I took the car to toyota dealer. He replaced the seat belt(cost was $350). That fixed the air bag light and seat belt light on problem. Today(sept 30, 2005), the air bag light has again come on and keep blinking while the engine is on. I believe it's a manufacturing defect with the 1998 toyota corolla. Please investigate the matter.
This is referencing a previously filed complaint, #10118167. Dealer offered to make a goodwill repair at its his cost because there was a safety issue involved, wiring harness for airbag system. I am pleasantly surprised, and want to make sure dealer gets credit for doing this!
Air bag light continually flashing. Dealer says I need a wire harness replacement. Without it the air bags are inoperable. Toyota has had enough complaints about this on 1998 to 2000 model corolla that it issued a technical service bulletin for the problem. Dealer indicated that essentially this was a defective part. Despite this, toyota stated it was covered only under 3 years, 36,000 mile warranty. After that, they won't cover it by warranty. My warranty has expired.
The SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on while driving. Driver drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that a sensor needed to be replaced.
Airbag warning light intermittently lights up -- multiple service checks at dealership and independent auto shop unable to determine cause or recommend repair other than replacing entire airbag assembly (at cost of $500+).
Flashing air bag light - I purchased a 1998 toyota corlooa in july 1998. Begining in sept of 98 I began taking it to the dealership about the flashing air bag light.it was taken on 9/29/98, 8/18/99, 8/15/00, 8/14/01. The last visit the light started blinking before I left the parking lot. I had to pull it back in the bay for them to re-fix it. I was told each time I took it in that the air bags were functional even if the light was flashing. I took the car back last month and was told that there was a parts bulletin issure by toyota back in 1999 that required toyota dealerships to install a wire harness on these wires in order to make them stop blinking. This was never done on my car even though all four times I took it in it was still under warrenty. Now they want to charge me $200.00 to do this.I was also told at this time that the air bags are not functional when the light is flashing.
Airbag light was flashing. Took vehicle to the body shop, and was told that airbags won't deploy in an impact. This was due to an electrical circuit being agitated when driver's seat was moved back and forth.
This vehicle hit another vehicle at 30 MPH. None of the four air bags deployed. An occupant of the vehicle sustained injuries to his chest and ribs. Toyota was contacted. Vehicle was totaled.*ak
The vehicle has been involved in two accident in which the air bags failed to deploy. *ak *cb
'air bag' light flashing. Code 44 in memory (right side air bag circuit). Independent service center followed flow chart test recommendations. High resistance in harness between module and right air bag. Harness was replaced at a cost of $529. Old harness was saved if ever needed for testing.
The air bag and seat belt light illuminated on the dash board, also when a sudden stop was made, the seat belt did not restrain the consumer properly.
The air bag light illuminated and stayed on.
While driving and with no warning air bag light came on. Air bag could be inoperative in the event of an accident. Dealer notified.
Air bag sensor light comes on and stays on allday. This could result in air bag deploying permaturely or not deploying at all.dealer contacted.
Airbag light is flashing, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.
The vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 30-35 MPH, the air bags failed to deploy on impact resulting in minor injuries. Nlm
Both front airbags deployed with a mod-speed front right crash by oncoming vehicle. Drivers front airbag started smoldering emitting an acrid gray smoke (electrical wiring?) from the base of the airbag; stopped smoking when disconnected battery. Passenger airbag broke front windshield when it deployed (had no passenger). Are either of these situations common/normal with airbag deployment?
After being cut off by another vehicleit hit front driver's side of car, and side door panel of second car at 30mph. Upon impact, neither front nor side air bags deployed.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact airbags did not deploy,resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer will be notified.
While waiting to make a left turn, vehicle was hit on driver's side door, and there was no deployment of side air bags. Vehicle has been reparied. Consumer was injured in accident. *ak
While driving at 10 MPH, another vehicle going about 30 MPH hit consumer's vehicle from driver's side door, and driver's side air bag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. *ak the driver side door was damaged due to the accident.
Airbag light came on the paneltwo weeks after purchase. She took it back to dealership, and consumer was concerned about the light.
Air bag light will come on unexpectedly on dashboard. This has happened three times.
While traveling at 35 MPH and as a result of an accident air bags did not deploy at any time. Consumer was injured. Dealer was contacted. Please provide further information.
When moving air bag indication light would flash intermittently. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide furthre information.
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