I recently put a stereo system in my 01 Frontier. However, when I finally finished and reconnected the battery, I started it up and the ABS light is staying on. What could be the problem and is there a way to reset this light?
I recently put a stereo system in my 01 Frontier. However, when I finally finished and reconnected the battery, I started it up and the ABS light is staying on. What could be the problem and is there a way to reset this light?
Thanks.
John
I think you just drive it for a few miles and it will re-calibrate/reset. I might be wrong?
You have to reset it. There are plenty of topics on this on these forums... use the handy-dandy search feature! Here's how to reset it...
---------------------
Here's the process to reset the air bag light. I tried it and it works.
If you have the airbag light, it will show steady for a few seconds (the manual says 7 secs) after you turn the key from off to on (but not start) and then start to flash. Here is how to reset it:
1. Turn the key from off to on.
2. Watch the airbag light closely. It will stay on for a few secs. and then as soon as it blinks off (the start of the flashing), turn the key off instantly.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 two more times until you have done the cycle three times.
5. Now turn the key on and watch the light. It will start blinking in a different, slower manner. This is diagnostic mode. You can watch this for a little while, no hurry.
6. Now turn the key off again, Count to 5 like in step 3 again, and turn back on. If the procedure worked, the airbag light will not be flashing.
If it does not work the first time, just repeat the steps again.
You have to reset it. There are plenty of topics on this on these forums... use the handy-dandy search feature! Here's how to reset it...
---------------------
Here's the process to reset the air bag light. I tried it and it works.
If you have the airbag light, it will show steady for a few seconds (the manual says 7 secs) after you turn the key from off to on (but not start) and then start to flash. Here is how to reset it:
1. Turn the key from off to on.
2. Watch the airbag light closely. It will stay on for a few secs. and then as soon as it blinks off (the start of the flashing), turn the key off instantly.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 two more times until you have done the cycle three times.
5. Now turn the key on and watch the light. It will start blinking in a different, slower manner. This is diagnostic mode. You can watch this for a little while, no hurry.
6. Now turn the key off again, Count to 5 like in step 3 again, and turn back on. If the procedure worked, the airbag light will not be flashing.
If it does not work the first time, just repeat the steps again.
I've got a lot to learn about this truck. I thought ABS was the Antilock Brake system.
According to the manual, page 5-28 the ABS light turns off the ABS system whenever there's a problem. The self check they speak about might reset the light. I removed my seats and set off the air bag light and someone knew the key on-key off trick. Why not try it and see if it resets your ABS light too?
I have a 99' Frontier ,and my Air Bag Light blinks. It started after I hit a bump.
Will this method work for me?
Quote:
Originally Posted by msubullyfan
You have to reset it. There are plenty of topics on this on these forums... use the handy-dandy search feature! Here's how to reset it...
---------------------
Here's the process to reset the air bag light. I tried it and it works.
If you have the airbag light, it will show steady for a few seconds (the manual says 7 secs) after you turn the key from off to on (but not start) and then start to flash. Here is how to reset it:
1. Turn the key from off to on.
2. Watch the airbag light closely. It will stay on for a few secs. and then as soon as it blinks off (the start of the flashing), turn the key off instantly.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 two more times until you have done the cycle three times.
5. Now turn the key on and watch the light. It will start blinking in a different, slower manner. This is diagnostic mode. You can watch this for a little while, no hurry.
6. Now turn the key off again, Count to 5 like in step 3 again, and turn back on. If the procedure worked, the airbag light will not be flashing.
If it does not work the first time, just repeat the steps again.
I tried this method. I turned key to on ,but not starting the engine. Waited for air bag light to go out for first blink ,and shut key off. Counted to 7 mississippi ,and turned key to on. I did this three times ,and it went into diagnostic mode. It blinked slow twice then went back to blinking fast. What am I doing wrong. I also tried the dome light method. Turn key to on while door is closed. Open door ,and hit dome light 7-10 times ,close door ,and started my truck. Again light blinked sloww twice then went back to blinking fast. I dont understand. Help
Maybe something is wrong with it? I was able to clear mine, but this was because a wire was unplugged and then plugged back in. You may still have something wrong with your system.
I installed a new stereo system about three weeks ago and had the same problem on a 2006 Frontier SE King Cab. This method worked perfectly!
I saved these instructions should I have to unplug the dash panel in the future to get to the RCAs for an amp. I could just unplug the neg. batt. cable, but I am lazy sometimes.
Thanks again!
Quote:
Originally Posted by msubullyfan
You have to reset it. There are plenty of topics on this on these forums... use the handy-dandy search feature! Here's how to reset it...
---------------------
Here's the process to reset the air bag light. I tried it and it works.
If you have the airbag light, it will show steady for a few seconds (the manual says 7 secs) after you turn the key from off to on (but not start) and then start to flash. Here is how to reset it:
1. Turn the key from off to on.
2. Watch the airbag light closely. It will stay on for a few secs. and then as soon as it blinks off (the start of the flashing), turn the key off instantly.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 two more times until you have done the cycle three times.
5. Now turn the key on and watch the light. It will start blinking in a different, slower manner. This is diagnostic mode. You can watch this for a little while, no hurry.
6. Now turn the key off again, Count to 5 like in step 3 again, and turn back on. If the procedure worked, the airbag light will not be flashing.
If it does not work the first time, just repeat the steps again.
__________________ 2007 Xterra X 4x2 Automatic >> Night Armor Metallic Ext. & Graphite Int. / Power Package / mod: OEM fog lamps & switch / mod: OEM body side moldings / mod: OEM splash guards / mod: OEM rubber floor mats and carpeted cargo mat / mod: Silverstar 9007ST halogen headlights / added: factory-match front window tinting / added: 2" custom antenna whip / added: Blaupunkt Monterrey MP35 AM/FM/Sat. stereo system and 10" powered SAS Bazooka bass tube / added: 3" chrome exhaust finisher tip / running: Mobil1 Truck/SUV synthetic motor oil and Mobil1 Synthetic oil filter) >>> 261 Horses Comin' at ya!
Thank you msubullyfan. The cd player in my front 02 had quit and i bought a replacement from Ebay (which also does not work), but I had the airbag light flashing. I tried your trick for resetting the warning and it worked.
Help
Linear Mode
