Air Bag Light On problems of the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

One day, I started my car, the airbag light came on, and the clock/temp was flashing, it hasn't gone away. I am unable to fix the clock, and when I went to the mechanic to fix the airbag problem, he called our local Suzuki dealership and he was told that this is a problem that has been known for years, and would cost me over $3500 just for the parts. I've seen other sites where people have had the same problem. On one forum I saw that some Suzuki dealerships were offering to reset the sensor module for free, but I wasn't offered that here (hawaii). I spent most of my day trying to see if there were recalls, but could not find any. At this point, being that the car is already 12 years old, having to fix this problem will cost more than the car is worth. I am unable to get a safety check, and am unable to drive it anywhere now. I feel that Suzuki should be responsible for the cost seeing that this seems to be a common problem with other owners.

This problem was first noticed at approximately 40,000 miles in 2009 but disappeared then returned in 2013. The clock/temp would flash and the passenger air bag light would stay on. At times we were able to stop the vehicle, turn it off, then restart and attach the passenger seatbelt only after the initial passenger seatbelt light came on and the flashing would stop. However the incidents have become more frequent and now the clock/temp continues to flash, the passenger seatbelt light stays on and nothing can be done to turn it off. Called the dealer who says the front seat needs to be replaced even though there are no codes when connected to the diagnostic computer. After talking to other Suzuki owners we found this has been a common problem and appears to be a defect in manufacture yet there have been no recalls.

Air bag light stays on had auto to Suzuki dealer 3 time. Light still on they changed control model, seat sensor. I am not the only one with this problem. The car was never wrecked or any damage to it. They are ordering a clock spring which I think is whole air bag system, I have paid 3200. 00 dollars with the air bag light that is still on.

The contact owns a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara xl-7. The contact stated that the air bag light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the front passenger seat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 02/15/bf updated 02/29/12.

I purchased a new 2004 Suzuki xl my air bag light have been for 3 yr and know one can tell me why , my clock flashing and dont keep time. I have purchased a new batterty. When crarcking up engine it sound like it is going to explore and something it will start to smoke.