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Sep 05, 2025 - 09:12 PM
If your Prado has the airbag light on for the left front seat belt, it usually means there’s a fault in the seat belt pretensioner or the occupant sensor wiring under the seat.
Here’s what to check:
- Wiring under the seat – That’s the most common spot. Look for loose or damaged connectors. Sometimes, just moving the seat back and forth can pull them loose.
- Seat belt buckle sensor – Some Prados have a sensor in the belt buckle itself. If it’s faulty or unplugged, it can trigger the airbag light.
- Pretensioner – That’s the device that tightens the belt in a crash. If the system detects a fault in the circuit (like too much or too little resistance), it’ll turn the light on.
- Stored code – You’ll need a proper scan tool that can read SRS codes to know exactly what’s causing it. Generic OBD2 scanners usually can’t see airbag stuff.
That said, the service manual covers the full procedure on how to handle such warning lights in the vehicle. You can always reach out to us with more details on your Land Cruiser Prado, and we'd be happy to assist you further.
