Modern cars are more and more built with technology and nevertheless this gives us comfort, we regrettably also go through the down sides. The majority of us are not comfortable with anything electrical on our Scion tC, let alone going near the fuses on it. In this article, we will try to help you to resolve your fuse complications and especially to find the fuse of the airbag on your Scion tC. To achieve this, first, we will see in which scenarios it can be correct to replace the fuse of the airbag of your Scion tC, then where is the fuse of the airbag of your Scion tC .
Why replace the airbag fuse on Scion tC?
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So let’s begin our article on the location of the airbag fuse of your Scion tC by the interest of changing it. You may have the impression that your fuse is blown but you are not sure. If you discover an airbag light warning on your dash, it is extremely possible that the fuse is the cause. It is essential to know that a fuse works as a safety unit to prevent overvoltage on your Scion tC . It will be a resistor, of a filament, more or less thick, which will let complete a certain tension and which will break if the tension is too strong. Hence the fact that they are transparent, you can check them and confirm that the filament is still intact with a basic visual check. In general, one will want to replace the fuse of the airbag of a Scion tC when they don’t work anymore without cause . If your battery is working properly, it may be the fuse that is leading to your issue.
Where is the fuse for the airbag on Scion tC?
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We will now try to find the fuse for the airbag in your Scion tC. The fuse is generally a 15 amp blue fuse. However, there is a fuse and a relay that controls the proper process of your airbag. We will take it in turns to help you to find the fuse for the airbag of your Scion tC .
Replacement of the inner fuse of the airbag of your Scion tC
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We will first concentrate on the inner fuse of your Scion tC’s airbag. To do this you will have to go to the fuse box of your car . If you can’t find it, know that it is close to your steering wheel, you will find its exact location thanks to the owners manual of your Scion tC.
- Read the instruction on the cover of the fuse box to find the airbag of your Scion tC , it should be noted under the name “airbag” .
- Remove the fuse cautiously with pliers and check the condition of the filament.
- If it is faulty, replace it with a new fuse, otherwise go to the last section of this article and check the power supply to your airbag. As a last solution, you can take your vehicle to your technician so that he can take a closer check out the cause of your issue.
- After you replace your car’s airbag fuse, reassemble it and test your lights.
Replacing the relay fuse of the airbag fuse of your Scion tC
Finally, we will now check out how to check the status of your car’s airbag relay. To achieve this, you will need to go to your engine compartment side:
- Open the fuse box of your Scion tC, it’s near your battery under a plastic cover.
- Verify the inside of the cache for the location of the airbag relay, or your instruction manual if you can’t find it.
- Reverse the relay with another relay to test your parking lights, or replace it with a new one
You now know how to find the fuse of the airbag of your car , if you are trying to find other fuses like the starter fuse on Scion tC, or the car radio fuse Scion tC, do not hesitate to consult our articles dedicated to these fuses.
If you need more guides on the Scion tC, go to our Scion tC category.
