rc54 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Hi guys, I have a 2008 RX400h and all of a sudden the Passenger Airbag Off Light, right below the nav screen, and the SRS light on the driver display screen are on steady all the time. Also, disconnecting the passenger seat belt does not turn on the light or sound the beeper. Anyone know what this might mean? The car has less than 50k miles but we are over the four year mark for the warranty so unless there is a special warranty for safety items I think this is going to cost us. The dealer wants almost $200.00 just to look at it. Any help woul be appreciated. Thanks...RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 This is not very common, but it has happened to a couple of RX owners in the past: http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/topic/66896-passanger-air-bag-ligt-on-all-the-time/ I believe that if you place an object that weighs in between a certain range, the airbag for that position will deactivate, since a small child could be injured by the airbag. It could also be that the airbag deplyment force is variable, depending on the weight of the passenger. Is there anything on that seat when the light is illuminated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc54 Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thanks Rx400h. I had already read that thread, but didn't really find anything useful for my purpose. As far as your question, "Is there anything on that seat when the light is illuminated?", the answer is yes, that would be me most of the time, and I weigh in around 250, so I don't think that too light a weight factor is the issue. Also, as stated before, while my wife and I are driving down the road and I unbuckle the passenger seat belt, neither the seat belt light nor the beeper comes on to alert us of the condition. I know that the air bag and seat belt work together in the system but I'm unsure of which is the cause and which is the result. Sure wish this had happened a few months ago while still in warranty...arggg. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riwyle Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Always look at the bright side. Even if you have to spend the $200 or more, ( may be less at a Toyota dealer), you are still way ahead of those who spent $2000 or more for the extended warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 rc, Have you seen this: http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2008/lexus/rx350/air_bags/problem.aspx I realize it probably won't help but it does show that this is happening to non-hybrid RXs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc54 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Good point, riwyle Interesting...thanks for the link, RX400h. The wife is going to take the car to the dealer this Saturday. I'll post what they find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc54 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Took the car into the dealer and about an hour later they called me to say that it was finished. I asked what they found and they said the ECU just needed to be recalibrated, which they did for no charge. I was pleasantly surprised with the way it all happened. When I asked why it was no charge the CSR said that he felt it was a safety issue that the customer should not have to pay for. I thanked him and drove away happy. :) Great customer service at Serramonte Lexus in South San Francisco. Highly recommend. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 That's good to know. Thanks, Randy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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