Air Bag Light

Depending on type of SRST, the air bag module may have detected something that in case of accident, it may prevent the airbags to deploy.
Have the car scanned for error codes. If the the warning light is ON, there sure is an error code.
Remember that some manufacturers (according to local laws), program the ECM SRST system to issue a warning at certain mileage or time, just to remind you that it is time to replace the air bag assemblies at the steering wheel and dashboard...

(Ouch... this may be expensive!)

Most likely a problem with one of the air bag sensors or an air bag system control computer. Most air bag codes are only able to be read and reset by a dealer service center. I would start there. Good luck!

• The Air Bag Warning light on your dashboard functions just link a check engine light does. When it comes on and stays on there is a issue and the only way to know is to get it Airbag Control Module scanned by a VAG com scanner.
• I don't know if Auto Zone can scan this but it is worth a try as they are free. If they don't then you will have to go to a repair shop and have it scanned. Once you get it scanned you will know what is causing the Air Bag Warning light to stay on. Then you can post it hear and I can assist you further. There is really know way to know until it is scanned.
• Hope this helps and thank you for using FixYa.

Regards, Tony

Get the fault code.

DTCa LFCb LFC Priority Description B1318 - - Ignition Voltage Below 9 Volts - - 1 RCM Disconnected, Inoperative, or Lost/Low Ignition Feed B1342 24 2 RCM is Faulted B1231 19 3 RCM Crash Data Memory Full B1921 21 4 RCM Bracket Ground Resistance High C1414 29 5 Incorrect Vehicle Identification Code B1887 15 6 Driver Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground B1916 15 7 Driver Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Battery or Ignition B1888 16 8 Passenger Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground B1925 16 9 Passenger Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Battery or Ignition B1932 32 10 Driver Air Bag Circuit Resistance High B1933 33 11 Passenger Air Bag Circuit Resistance High B1934 34 12 Driver Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low B1935 35 13 Passenger Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low B1901 14 14 Front External Crash Sensor Shorted to Ground B1941 41 15 Front External Crash Sensor Open Circuit or Short to Battery B2444 48 16 Driver Side Crash Sensor Internal Fault B2445 49 17 Passenger Side Crash Sensor Internal Fault B2441 42 18 Driver Side Crash Sensor Mounting Fault B2440 43 19 Passenger Side Crash Sensor Mounting Fault U2017 44 20 Driver Side Crash Sensor Communication Fault U2018 45 21 Passenger Side Crash Sensor Communication Fault B1993 36 22 Driver Side Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground B1992 36 24 Driver Side Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Battery or Ignition B1994 36 26 Driver Side Air Bag Circuit Resistance High B1995 36 28 Driver Side Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low B1997 37 23 Passenger Side Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground B1996 37 25 Passenger Side Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Battery or Ignition B1998 37 27 Passenger Side Air Bag Circuit Resistance High B1999 37 29 Passenger Side Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low B1892 - 30 Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Shorted to Ground or Open B1891 - 31 Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Shorted to Battery or Ignition B1869 Tonec 32 Air Bag Indicator Inoperative B1870 Tonec 33 Air Bag Indicator Shorted to Battery - - - No Communication With the Restraints Control Module (RCM)
a DTC: Diagnostic trouble code
b LFC: Lamp fault code, flashed on air bag indicator.

bring to garage to check for air bag fault codes/

if an air bag warning light is illuminated while driving the air bag safety system has been disabled and will not activate in the event of an accident .. it could be your crash sensor or the air bag inflator

Try resetting the air bag warning light...

1. Turn on the ignition with the driver's door open;
2. Quickly flick the driver's door switch 7 times.

This will clear the warning. See if that makes the light behave. If not, you have invested about a minute of your time.

Yes, you are correct. The air bag warning light is indicating a malfunction of the air bag system has been detected by the air bag control module. The problem could be anything from a sensor defect to a wiring issue.
You can take the truck to your local Auto Zone or Advance Auto Parts and ask them to scan your truck for trouble codes. They will scan the truck at no charge and report the trouble codes that are present. Write the codes down and respond back, we can begin to diagnose the issue.
Regards,

the air bag light will only show if the ignition was turned on while it was disconnected.

it will defo need to be pluged into the computer to be put out but some smaller garages will have the software to do this and will be a little cheaper.here in ireland VW wanted 50euro to do mine but a small garage done it for 30euro.

you can buy code finders/reset gadgets on ebay but might not be worth it for one job compared to $130.

my suggestion would be to get the main dealer to do it if a normal automotive shop cannot access it.