Air bag light is on in hyundai sonata. How do I fix or shut off

There is no "shut off" for the drivers air bag. However, you can remove the airbag fuse and this will disable the entire system.

THE PROBLEM IS YOUR AIRBAG MODULE (computer) it is pretty expensive to fix since it needs to be replaced. Around $500 prolly more unless you know someone. Airbags won't go off randomly. But they prolly won't work when they are supposed to.

when an air bag light stays on ther is a bad crash sensor. take it to a shop with a good scanner (snap on scaner) they can tell you wich one is bad.

THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM

It basically means that the SRS system isn't working.
.Now unless your an ASE Certified Tech do not attempt this repair on your own. Because if you make a mistake it will be a $1,500.00 one,if your air bag deploys. Give it to a repair shop it woun't be that bad.

im sorry but if your not up on air bag systems the dealer is your safest bet. 200 hundred may sound like alot but if you mess up the cost of the air bags and the damage they do when they deploy is unbelieveable. to the bright side your air bags may not work but they wont go off on theyre own

Could be several causes... but the result is consistent - when the light is on the air bag is disabled

The motion sensor board has a failure - or one of the crash sensors has failed - so the motions sensor board is not receiving the desired signal. To prevent an accidential firing of the bag, the system disables the airbag and turns on the light....

There are no campaigns/recalls for the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag). However, there is a Service Bulleting regarding the wiring harness under the seats:
DESCRIPTION: Motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and connector may result in illumination of the air bag warning light and one or both diagnostic codes listed below:

• B1378: Driver side air bag (DSAB) resistance high.
• B1382: Passenger side air bag (PSAB) resistance high.

This campaign provides a new side impact air bag wiring harness connector mounting procedure. VEHICLES AFFECTED:

• Model : 1999 - 2002 SONATA vehicles
• Production date range: - Produced through July 23, 2001
  
• VIN range: - Produced through KMHWF35H82A526636
  

SPECIAL NOTES: The service procedure to be followed depends on the original wire harness routing under the seats. The required parts are different for each procedure.

• For vehicles produced on or before June 30, 1999, use the procedure for Type 1 seats. Order service kit part number 88010-38A00.
• For vehicles produced on or after July 1, 1999, use the procedure for Type 2 seats. Order service kit part number 88010-38B00.

If your vehicle doesn't fall within the production range, it's not affected.
I recommend you take the vehicle into a Hyundai Service Department and ask them if your vehicle has had this repair already. If it doesn't apply, pay the diagnostic fee to find out what the problem is. They will give you an estimate of repairs (parts, labor, tax, time-frame, etc.).. Then you'll know what the problem is.

You need allen keys to do this. Remove the steering wheel and see that the connection is right.

Good luck.

passenger air bag resistance high caused by loose connection at psab connector. remove connector and twist pins slightly very slightly. connector is under pass seat and is yellow.