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Question: Air bag light on, coolant low, oil light on saying need to change oil.

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furbar, Phoenix, AZ, May 14, 2011, 14:39
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It has a restored salvage title.

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    Superbob May 14, 2011, 15:14
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    The airbag light indicates that the computer has detected a malfunction in the system and has diagnostic codes and data stored which would be essential in diagnosing the problem.
    A technician with a scanner could access the diagnostic codes and data and then be able to give you a diagnosis.
    If you are referring to the oil pressure light being on, then you need to find out what's wrong ASAP because oil pressure problems could ruin your engine.
    If you want to find a specialist, here's a directory link for you:
    https://repairpal.com/directory?address=85041&car_brand_n...

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    dale45 from Fairway Auto Repair, May 16, 2011, 08:12
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    How long have these lights been on? Did they all come on at the same time?

    Can only guess, but the change oil light most likely the oil needs changed or the moniter was not reset.

    low coolant , have you checked it? if it is not low, the sensor may be bad

    Air bag light,. Does it have a usable air bag? Has it deployed?
    it would be best to have the codes checked for this one.

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    Visitor, May 16, 2011, 11:55

    Is the reset the button on the dash for the oil? And no coolant was in it we added and the air bag had to be deployed the car was in an accident and has a restored salvage title and yes one thing showed on dash and then drove a little more and another thing showed then another.Thank you for you response.

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    dale45, May 16, 2011, 12:36
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    To reset the oil life,
    press the oil button, till you see the oil life index, then push, and hold the reset button.

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