Ahhh... good to hear Sentras across America are driving with one less blinking light... of course, I'm in Arizona, so my FUEL light seems to be the only thing that is threatening to blink at the moment!
Originally posted by jeffdano Ahhh... good to hear Sentras across America are driving with one less blinking light... of course, I'm in Arizona, so my FUEL light seems to be the only thing that is threatening to blink at the moment!
-jeffdano
youre lucky, mine doesnt even come on!...only once in a while when it wants to
I just finished reading some of the previous posts to this topic, man oh man! I would like to extend a thanks to those who took faith in what I originally thought was kinda silly sounding with the whole light and dome light button, do this, do that and kazaam, light's off! Lot of hazing and bad mojos going on, but I'm glad others have had success with this and have stood by me with all the fowl mouth people (no names mentioned) bashing this and that... anyway, you are appreciated!!
I honestly never thought it would work, but it did after the second attempt. Deffinately a piece of information I will keep and pass along as needed.
I admit it felt like I was entering a cheat code for an old nintendo game system, but some of the strangest sounding advice is often the one that works.
-Christian
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Just in the begining of figuring out what to do with this car
worked for me too, thanks a million, that bulb had me a little worried after the haynes manual said the airbags could spontaniously explode if the light was blinking(no idea why). Anyways, the funny thing is that people who have been workin in the auto repair industry for 20-30 years... veterans of the industry, are gonna be sitting there tapping the door ajar button 7 times and starting the car, then doin it again. I think its kinda funny.
If your airbag light is on (or flashing)... try this. By the way, use a stopwatch to count.... the timing must be accurate in order for it to work.
1) Turn IGNITION on (but don't start car)
2) After the AIR BAG warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn IGNITION off within 1 second.
3) Wait 4 seconds
4) Turn IGNITION on (but don't start car)
5) After the AIR BAG warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn IGNITION off within 1 second.
6) Wait 4 seconds
7) Turn IGNITION on (but don't start car)
8) After the AIR BAG warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn IGNITION off within 1 second.
9) Wait 4 seconds
10) Turn IGNITION on (but don't start car)
11) Wait 3 seconds
12) Turn IGNITION off
13) Wait 2 seconds
14) START Car (the light may be blinking slower than before)
15) Wait 3 seconds
16) Turn IGNITION off
17) Wait 3 seconds
18) START Car
The light should be gone unless the problem remains. Try it again if it fails. If it still remains on, you'll need to visit a dealer to have the problem looked at.
This has been tested in 2003 Frontiers and 2003 Maxima.
Hey Jeffdano and 1997 GA16DE, you guys are the shizzzzit. Yeah thanks a million. I bought my car about a year and a half ago. That irritating light has been bothering me ever since I got it. Now that I've read our colorful and enlightning thread, I tried it. Second try, lights off. Wooo hooo!You don't know how aggervating that light was- hold it- yeah you do. Whoops. Anyhow, ya'll saved me from ripping the bulb out. Pro-shate it!
This information on how to re-set the air bag light is great - but one question. Does resetting the light mean the car (i.e. the air bag) is SAFE? Dealer wants $800+ from me to replace air bag control unit - but it is now not lit after $80 diagnostic test was run. If resetting is the only problem then this string will save some people on the diagnostic - but need to know the bag is in fact secure.
This information on how to re-set the air bag light is great - but one question. Does resetting the light mean the car (i.e. the air bag) is SAFE? Dealer wants $800+ from me to replace air bag control unit - but it is now not lit after $80 diagnostic test was run. If resetting is the only problem then this string will save some people on the diagnostic - but need to know the bag is in fact secure.
Thanks.
yes, it is safe. The light only blinks when there is a problem. If, for some reason the light COULDN'T be reset, then you would maybe have a problem that could make the system unsafe. Because the light is staying off, it means you are in the clear.
The dealership and many other places will charge you an arm and a leg for that kind of stuff. It is very true, they will charge you 80 dollars to scan your ECU codes. For the mechanics, scanning the codes is about as easy as plugging in a USB device to your computer. They charge you 80 because they can. To scan the coeds on your own (without an OBD scanner) all you have to do is remove the ECU and turn a switch.
As for 800 for a new Air bag control unit, that is another dealership scam. They can get away with that because the average driver thinks it's a very complicated process and is willing to pay a fortune for their safety. In reality, they would most likely do the same process you see in this thread and if that failed, they can replace an airbag computer in about 10 minutes. The airbag 'brain' is located behind the e-brake, right under that storage bin.
The payoff is the fact that not everyone is interested in how their car works. People assume things are more complicated then they really are. To the average driver, the braking system is a very complicated system kept in delicate balance by precise mechanic skill. That's why someone will pay well into the hundreds for brakework, while I pay $30 for a set of pads and replace the rotors if necessary.
My 96 quest has had a blinking airbag light for two years. I read this post the other day, tried it a few times and it worked! You MUST be sure to open the door within one second to make it happen. What a relief! Now the thing will pass state inspection.......Thanx!
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Originally Posted by jeffdano
Solution is located in General Forum...
Airbag Light Update
Ok, was reading the forum today and found this...
"got this off 240sx.org I had the same problem with my 96 pickup It started blinking right after a tuneup and this fixed. The dealer said it was a bad control module($600) con artist
Air Bag Light Blinks
The check Air Bag light in the console of my '95 has been flashing for almost 8mos. Is there a way to reset or disconnect it?
Eric Perkins
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I had the same problem when I first got my car, about 25k miles, it turned out to be a bad air bad sensor or something like that, fully under warranty though.
To reset this light....
Open driver door
Get in
Shut door
Turn ignition to the on position The one that will go all the way, but not to start car)
Open door
Reach down with your right hand if your a rightty
Press the door ajar sensor button thing (7) times
Shut door
Start your car.....
Takes practice to nail it right though. Any problems, just ask me...
Shawn Schembri"
I was actually AMAZED it worked on my 1996 Sentra GXE which has had the blinking airbag light since 2000 (dumbfounded the darn thing didn't burn out since then!). My wife is a witness and was flabbergasted as well... just an update for that post since I'm a new poster!
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