The key was to do it as quickly as possible after turning the key. You can hear a click when you do it right. I did have to do it twice. The first time slowed the blinking and the second fixed the problem. I live in Virginia and can't pass a safety inspection with that da** light on, so, thanks jeff. I know I would've been ripped off at the dealer/mech. Thanks.
It works! but Catch is the new VA-OBD II emission standards!!
Actually It worked for me too. However if your car make is after 1996, the new VA emission standards use DMV provided OBD II system that automatically checks & identify if there was any resetting or clearing of codes in the vehicle history just before inspections, that will trigger "NR" Not ready rating for those lights/components that were originally cleared or made it disappear and eventually they will NOT give pass certificate asking us to come back after driving more than 100 miles for retesting.
The catch is if we drive for those 100 miles or so or with regular day driving, the lights will eventually comeback should the problem persists or repairs not undertaken. So, to the extent of emission inspection, this lights clearing technic isn't very helpful but yes otherwise for those who doesn't want those lights annoy them.
the airbag unit is completely seperate from the OBDI or II unit. They will not run diagnostics to see if the airbag light was reset, it's impossible as far as I know.
They're only checking to see if you reset the main ECU (engine sensors) recently. 2 flaws I see. If you reset the light, the light will go back on within minutes if the problem remains. The low speed test alone will throw the light back on, so there's no point in resetting the computer. Also, I had no idea OBDII could remember how long ago it was reset, if it can, it prolly only remembers for maybe 30 minutes, there isn't enough memory to recall such an event.
Shortly after I reset the light I took my car to be inspected. The tech inspecting it told me that my safety inspection was good until May 2006, I had misread it, I thought it expired May 2005. Anyway, the light has not come back on, so, I should be fine for May regardless.
i got regiesterd in this forum just to thank you Jeff. your way in resetting the airbag lights worked out for me, thanx a lot man..
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
Response
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!
Yeah, sometimes that doesn't work though. I usually just send my original SRS computer modules to Myairbags.com. They are fast and shipping is included in the price of the reset - $55. It is a way better alternative to replacing blown modules with new or used modules. MyAirbags - SRS Module Repair - after accident $55 - definatly helps.
Come on... this always work if done properly (lots of testimonials in this thread)
Of course, if it does not work after several tries, then yes, send the thing to an specialized bench.
JN
Yes, you're right, this always works if done properly and the module has "soft codes" or faults in it. So what do you do if you scan your system with a tech tool and it comes back telling you "bad module' or "crash data"? Then you'ld have to reset it.
I was just simply stating that reseting is a better/less expensive alternative than buying a new or used module. Rebuilders know this because we always work with blown airbags and know the cost of new/used SRS modules ($200-$800 at the dealers) MyAirbags - SRS Module Repair - after accident $55 -
I just tried it on my 96 200SX SE-R and it worked great. Did it the first time, noticed that my airbag light starting blinking at a lower rate, did the steps one more time and voila! the light turned off. You guys rock. Thank you!
Hey, i just bought my 2001 maxima GLE about a month ago, this lights been on for about 2 weeks, i didnt do nething, just started the car one day and the light was there. I've tried this thing, maybe im doing it wrong. did it while the airbag light was still solid, b4 i started flashing. no luck though. umm, has anyone tried this on my car? maybe its like 5 times instead of 7 or some other kind of number. hehe.. so i get in the car, close the door, put the key on 3 lights go on, open the door, push the thingy 7 times, close the door, of the engine. (i also tried without closing the door when i get in. figured that could count for a push when i open it or w\e. turn of the car, start it again. nothing. haha, anyway, let me know thanks in advance, i want to me a testimonial guy tooooo
i got regiesterd in this forum just to thank you Jeff. your way in resetting the airbag lights worked out for me, thanx a lot man..
Airbag - SRS Computer Module
thanks in advance, i want to me a testimonial guy tooooo 
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