Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2004 Suzuki XL7

2004 Suzuki Xl7 airbag system disabled due to malfunction in sensor in passenger seat. Suzuki refused to help and took 20 days to reply.

I have read about the recall on Suzuki vehicles dated 09/17/2013 that are having an issue with the front passenger seat air bag sensor not knowing if a child or an adult is on the seat, there fore causing the bag to deploy even if a small child is in the seat. I have the same issue with my vehicle except it is a 2004 model which did not qualify for the recall, though I do not know why.

Suzuki will not fix under warranty . Suzuki want customers to pay for the repair even knowing that this is a fault equipment and is safety related. Bellow is the information that I got from a web site. Where others are having the same problem. TSB no. Ts 02 12144r -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- dshane01, here's a link technical bulletin for Suzuki xl-7 and there is no recall information at home | national highway traffic safety administration(NHTSA) | u. S. Department of transportation it seems to me this would involve a recall or free fix since its a safety issue. TSB no. Ts 02 12144r division: automotive section title: restraints category: technical subject: ?airbag? light on and clock/temp display flashes model(s): grand vitara xl-7 year: 2004 condition: clock/temp display flashing and ?airbag? light always on. Codes b1019 stored in sdm and b1207 stored in ocm and code b1155 stored in the bcm cause: certain loading conditions may cause the four weight sensors in the front passenger?s seat to sense unequal loading. This unequal loading causes an error in the occupant classification module (ocm) which will set a code or codes. Correction: a new adjuster set front right (86605-53ja1) is now available. This set includes new updated sensors and updated ocm to correctly calculate weight on the seat even if there is unequal loading. Please follow the appropriate service manual procedure for removal and installation. Revision: the adjuster set front seat includes the ocm and weight sensors and they are a matched set to the track assembly. No other parts are required for this repair. Nor will warranty reimburse for any other parts claimed for this repair. Warning: the ocm and seat track are a matched set. Do not separate them at any time. Do not order parts separately. This repair is to be done only with listed part number below.

Unsure of exact date - not all that important. My friend sat in the front passenger seat of my 2004 Suzuki Xl7. After starting out driving, I noticed that my airbag light was on, and my clock was flashing. I contacted the local Suzuki dealership and they stated that because the front passenger weighed over approximately 225 pounds, that the sensor in the advanced air bag system needed to be reset. The dealership stated this is a known defect, and that the vehicle was safe to drive. Dealership also stated that this is a common problem with other makes/models of vehicles, and it not only effects Suzuki, but others as well. This is a major concern as there are many times that I will have someone over approx. 225 pounds sitting in my vehicle. Am I suppose to go to the dealership once a week to get this sensor reset? please advise as to the issue and corrections that are being taken.