SilviaKlugeFan
Malfunction of the active hood and warning lights in the Opel Karl 2017 - experiences and suggested solutions wanted
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A 2017 Opel Karl owner is experiencing strange warning lights on the speedometer and airbag warning light, suspecting an active hood malfunction. Possible causes include issues with the acceleration sensor, ignition circuit, wiring, or the airbag unit itself. The suggested solution is to visit a garage for a thorough check, as airbag problems can be dangerous. The owner plans to follow this advice and will update on the outcome.
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SilviaKlugeFan (community.author)
Hey, thanks for the quick reply and sharing your experience! There have been no particular changes to my car, it's basically stock as when I bought it. Last service I did was at 87322 km and since then the gauges seem to be acting up. Probably something to do with the service, but I'm not really sure. Your info about the acceleration sensor is also interesting, I didn't know that. I think I'll make an appointment at the garage soon though. Hopefully it's nothing serious and they can sort it out quickly. Thanks again for your help!
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SchultzBruno
Hey, no problem, you're welcome! It's really strange that the lights came on immediately after the service. Maybe something was damaged during the service or there was an assembly error. But it could also just be coincidence, cars are sometimes moody. The acceleration sensor was just a guess on my part because I recently experienced the problem with my Opel Corsa. But there can be many reasons why the airbag warning light comes on. The most common reasons are ignition circuit problems, wiring problems or problems with the airbag unit itself. A visit to the garage is definitely the best solution, as airbag problems can quickly become very dangerous. The guys will certainly check your car thoroughly and find the fault. Let's hope it's nothing serious and can be fixed quickly. Good luck and let us know how it goes!
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SilviaKlugeFan (community.author)
Hello, thanks again for your help and the detailed information. You are right, there could be many reasons for the warning light coming on and it is definitely advisable to have it checked by professionals. I will take your advice to heart and get this process started as soon as possible. I will definitely keep you posted on the outcome. Have a good weekend too and thank you again!
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SchultzBruno
Hello, I had a similar problem with my Opel Corsa (built in 2015). I'm not a car expert, but I do have some experience with cars. In my case, the acceleration sensor was displayed as defective, similar to yours. The garage was very helpful and was able to replace the part for me. The cost was 315.0 euros. It took a little while, but everything worked out in the end and the sensor is now working perfectly again. Can you please give me more information about your car, e.g. have you made any modifications or special circumstances that may have led to this problem? The more details we have, the better we can help you. Looking forward to your feedback.
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