The air bag light comes on and after a short time the ABS light comes on?

DIGGS

MEMBER
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

I have checked all the fluids and have changed my brakes. Still, when I turn on my car and the dash sensors test themselves. Occasionally, more times than not as time goes on. The air bag light comes on and after a short time the ABS light comes on. Do you think that the sensors need to be changed or is this a sign towards bigger electrical problems. Also, while I am bending your ear only two times, but might as well get it answered my left turning signal has been flashing quicker than usual. Is this a sign that the light is about to go out or is it tied into the sensor issues? Thank you so much for your time and talents. J. Diggs

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DANNY L

MECHANIC
5,648 POSTS

Hello, I'm Danny.

Having both the ABS and SRS-airbag light on means that you have codes stored in the vehicles computer. The best thing to do is perform a CAN scan- controller area network that will check any ABS and SRS codes as well as any other systems on your vehicle.

Here is a tutorial showing how to perform a CAN scan:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

After performing this CAN scan get back to us with any code information on the transmission or other systems and we can the properly diagnose the issue on your car. The usual indication of a bulb flashing faster from one side to the other means a bulb in the lighting system is defective.

Here is a tutorial showing how to replace a bulb:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/turn-signal-bulb-replacement

Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.