My airbag light is on after the mechanic replaced it?

Question

do i need a new sensor?

Answer 1

Possibly. Take it back to the mechanic that put the airbag in the light may just need to be reset.

Answer 2

he may not have cleared the trouble code off for it,if he didn't the light will remain on,have him check this,if he did clear it then you probably do need a new sensor on it when those go bad they will keep the light on continuously good luck with it.

Answer 3

it could be your clock spring in the wheel sending a false signal. it may need to be replaced.

Answer 4

If there is a faulty clock spring the mechanic will have fun removing the front part of the steering wheel apart again. There are a few impact sensors in the front and back that can be faulty. Also most cars have a separate comp. system for the airbags that occasionally malfunctions due to a resistor going bad.  But most likely the A.B. computer was not reset or a wire is not properly connected.