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11-24-2003, 10:06 PM

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Airbag Light Blinking

I just bought my 98 Maxima GLE last week, in near perfect condition. The only problem is that my Airbag light is blinking consistently. I talked to the dealer and they told me it would be a $99 diagnostics fee. Is there any troubleshooting or code reading I can do myself? If so, are there any specific procedures?

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11-24-2003, 11:38 PM

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Thats a good question, I just went thru this problem with my 95 Ford Contour. I had a code on that car that said there was a problem with the Driver Side Sensor. Good luck to ya, BTW I would recommend a Search, I know someone is gonna tell ya to do one =) Good luck with the new Max.

11-24-2003, 11:44 PM

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You probably set off the sensor under your seat..

Reset:

1. Start the car (Blinking Light)

2. Turn off the ignition.

3. Open your Door.

4. Keep pushing the "Door light" Button (located in the doorway)
push it like 7-15 times real quick...and shut the door.

5. Start the car (Blinking Light should be gone)

6. Repeat this several times (sometimes it doesn't reset the first time)

11-25-2003, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by krbga

this fixed the problem on my 95 GLE some time back

11-25-2003, 06:06 AM

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This worked for me too.

11-26-2003, 01:43 AM

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I have tried that procedure several times and it does not seem to be working. Is there any indication that I at least got it to reset, even if i do have a problem and it immediately comes back on? Otherwise, is there anything I can do besides bringing it to the rip off dealership to plug the diagnosis computer in and tell me what it says for $100.
The lady was frank when I asked her why it cost so much. She said that it is because they have the machine and I do not. I think I will be going to another dealer next time.

11-26-2003, 10:03 AM

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My bag light is also blinking. Never heard of this trick...gonna try it tomorrow.

11-26-2003, 10:05 AM

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it worked for me a few weeks ago........

11-28-2003, 09:07 AM

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It is still blinking!, I really not looking forward to bringing this to the dealer and paying a hundred bucks for them to push a few buttons. Any ideas? any ways to diagnose myself through blinking codes like the ecu?