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Which "air bag indicator light"? If you mean the indicator in the overhead console, that may be normal operation. The passenger-side front airbag is enabled only when sensors detect substantial weight in the right front seat, and the light in the overhead console reflects its status. The purpose of this arrangement is to disable the airbag whenever: 1) the seat is unoccupied, or 2) the seat is occupied by a small child who might be injured by its deployment. Unfortunately, placing even moderately heavy articles in the right seat can also enable the airbag. See your Owners Manual, Chapter 1,  for more information.

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In that case, the next step is to use a scan tool to check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). According to the Subaru Factory Service Manual, there are more that 120 different DTCs unique to the airbag system. Checking the DTCs should allow you to significantly narrow your diagnostic search. Since the airbags are part of a critical safety system, perhaps this diagnosis and repair is best left to a (competent) Subaru dealer.

"If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland)

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