Colonel

Hey guys, I have a 5th gen :ducking: and use this board quite frequently. My friend has a 4th gen (98 SE Auto) and the airbag light just tripped. She was in the shop about to check in the car when the 3 people in front of her had the same problem. She came back without checking it in to seek some guidance. Is that just a coincedence? Or is there something she/I should be aware of?

Any help would be appreciated.

Daniel B. Martin

This is the procedure for resetting the dashboard Air Bag warning light.
This information came from the '99 Maxima factory service manual.
I believe her '98 Maxima works the same way. It's easy enough to try.

Open the driver's door. Note the rubber covered button, a button which is
pressed by the door when the door is closed. This is the Driver's Door
Switch (DDS).

Turn the ignition from OFF to ON. Press the DDS at least 5 times within 7
seconds after turning the ignition switch ON. Turn the ignition OFF.
Close the driver's door. Start the engine.

Possible causes for this warning light to go on include...
- a fault with the Air Bag.
- abnormally low voltage in the electrical system due to a weak battery.
- a maladjusted door striker plate such that the door does not close properly,
and the DDS is jiggled on and off constantly as you drive.

If the dashboard warning light remains on after you perform this reset procedure you may have to let the dealer handle the problem.