Is this hard to do? where can i find the parts and how to replace?? anyone have this problem with the airbag light flashing?

thanks

 

search.

may not really be a prob.

if it is a real prob:
DO NOT DO IT YOURSELF!

 

It is very easy to do. You need to pull out the consol (armrest) and you see it right there. It clips off. One problem is you will need a special socket/key to take the bolts out. Go to auto parts store and describe it to them. That’s how I got it.

On the other hand, you can try resetting the light. There is a how2 on that. Do a search. I found it somewhere


If you need a module, I might be able to find you one!

 

so u replaced one? cool..i need the module and i need to replace it..doesnt sound hard to do! thanks for the help...

 

I have this problem because my '99SE was in a wreck before I bought it. My understanding is the flashing airbag light indicates the system is not working properly. The system is a complex interaction of the airbag module and sensors which indicate to the system when there is a wreck which then deploys the airbags. I was told you can spend easily spend $1,000 getting an airbag system fixed after a wreck.

If your Max has not been in a wreck it might be a much simpler fix. Did your airbag light just start flashing one day?

 

yup out of the blue it just came on...

 

Same thing happened to me. All of a sudden the Air Bag light started blinking. Tried to reset it -- did'nt work. Dealer said that I needed a new Air bag module.

However, it was covered under the 5 Year major components warranty. Your's might be covered too, ask your dealer.

Part was $Cdn 265 + 1 hour labor if I had to pay

 

You only need to match up the part number.. I think a toin of nissans came with them. You might not need it.. I have never seen a situation that it jst up and died.. I have had it randomly come on and the dealer reset it for free... If you need to replace it, it is VERY easy.. just be sure you have diconnected both the + and - poles of the battery.. The thing has capacitors inside and will get messed up.

 

So if the light is blinking it's definetly the modulator or could there be other problems, i just got this light....

 

Exactly. the tool you need is a T50, or Torx 50 to get the airbag computer out. Also, since you have a 99GLE, you probably have side air bags. If that is the case, then you need to make sure to replace the airbag computer with the same 2 plug version. There's a one plug verison that looks just like it but only operates the driver and passenger airbags.

Lastly, make sure the battery is un-plugged when you work on the system. You don't want those airbags deploying accidentally.

DW