Air Bag Light On

[katzjamr]

I purchased my 06 400h new and it has been the best vehicle I have ever owned, it has 117,000 miles at this time. We have an incredible Lexus dealer south of seattle and I have always had it serviced there. My service manager charges me $50 for their oil change, I supply synthetic oil. While returning from todays oil change my airbag light continues to stay on as I drive the car. Anyone else have this happen? What are the possible causes, this car has had 24 oil changes so I imagine its a coincidence it happened on the way home from one. The only different thing I had done was have it washed in their auto wash system, I have always hand washed it, this was the first auto wash in 9 years, it was freezing here in the Pacific NW. Thank you in advance for all your help, dave

[VBdenny]

In light of the recent air bag issues, perhaps your location might help.

[katzjamr]

I am sorry if it is not clear, as I said I go to a dealer south of seattle and have lived in Seattle all my life, thanks

[VBdenny]

oh sorry about that Dave.

Very well could be one on the recall for humid climates. Not sure if there is humidity there or not?

[RX400h]

Some IS owner from the UK Lexus Owner's Club ( a while back) stated that he found a loose front airbag connector. Once he tightened it, the light went off and he hadn't had the problem for 6 months (at the time of his post). Apparently, some dealerships replace the airbag wiring harness at a cost of $2000-$3000. This has occurred in many Toyota/Lexus models but it doesn't look like it is super-widespread, at least based upon my consistent perusals of this forum.