96 Altima Flashing AIr Bag light

kenschwab · Mar 18th, 2005, 12:46 AM

I have a 96 Altima whos air bag light continously flashes 5 seconds after the engine has been started. How do i disable the air bag system so as i do not get a supprise bag in the face? Or how do i fix the problem without taking it to the dealer who wants to charge $90 just to tell me what is wrong?

Thanks for your help
Ken

RIDDLE · Mar 18th, 2005, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kenschwab

I have a 96 Altima whos air bag light continously flashes 5 seconds after the engine has been started. How do i disable the air bag system so as i do not get a supprise bag in the face? Or how do i fix the problem without taking it to the dealer who wants to charge $90 just to tell me what is wrong?

Thanks for your help
Ken

They had a recall on 95 airbag, I think on inflation speed though.

tewthom · Apr 3rd, 2005, 06:59 PM

I have had this exact same issue on my 1996 altima. If it is the same problem, all you have to do is open the driver door and find the open/closed contact switch for the door. Start the car, then press this button 5 times. This resets the air bag indication.

T.J.

QUOTE=kenschwab]I have a 96 Altima whos air bag light continously flashes 5 seconds after the engine has been started. How do i disable the air bag system so as i do not get a supprise bag in the face? Or how do i fix the problem without taking it to the dealer who wants to charge $90 just to tell me what is wrong?

Thanks for your help
Ken[/quote]