Airbag blinking
09-08-2014, 06:23 PM
#1
Airbag blinking
I recently got a 98 with 192k. I've got it running but the airbag light flashes...I replaced the module, but not the clockspring. I also noticed that it came with airbags in the seats which I took out. Any ideas without going to the stealer ship
09-08-2014, 06:45 PM
#2
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Was the car in a wreck where the air bags deployed?
If the seats had the side air bags and you unplugged the cable underneath the seat, you will need to insert a resistor to "stand in" for the resistance the air bag unit sends to the SRS Control Unit or install seats with the air bag unit. I learned about the resistor trick from Z-car owners that install racing seats to replace the factory air bag seats.
For my 99 model I30, I had to insert a 2.2 Ohm resistor in the line like the picture. Once I inserted the resistor in the line, I followed the SRS reset procedure in the RS section of the FSM. I had to order the 2.2 Ohm resistors from CA as local Radio Shack's did not stock that particular size resistor.
To determine 2.2 Ohm was the correct resistance, I used my Ohm meter and measured the resistance of the seat air bag unit. It's always good to verify the resistance before you order and wait for an odd size resistor to be delivered.
The flashing light is trying to communicate a problem code. In the RS section of the FSM, there is information for interpreting the flashing lights. It reminds me of Morse code.
You might want to check out this thread where I had to replace the SRS Control Unit to clear up some codes after replacing the air bags.
https://maxima.org/forums/4th-genera...ml#post8980810
If the seats had the side air bags and you unplugged the cable underneath the seat, you will need to insert a resistor to "stand in" for the resistance the air bag unit sends to the SRS Control Unit or install seats with the air bag unit. I learned about the resistor trick from Z-car owners that install racing seats to replace the factory air bag seats.
For my 99 model I30, I had to insert a 2.2 Ohm resistor in the line like the picture. Once I inserted the resistor in the line, I followed the SRS reset procedure in the RS section of the FSM. I had to order the 2.2 Ohm resistors from CA as local Radio Shack's did not stock that particular size resistor.
To determine 2.2 Ohm was the correct resistance, I used my Ohm meter and measured the resistance of the seat air bag unit. It's always good to verify the resistance before you order and wait for an odd size resistor to be delivered.
The flashing light is trying to communicate a problem code. In the RS section of the FSM, there is information for interpreting the flashing lights. It reminds me of Morse code.
You might want to check out this thread where I had to replace the SRS Control Unit to clear up some codes after replacing the air bags.
https://maxima.org/forums/4th-genera...ml#post8980810
Last edited by CS_AR; 09-08-2014 at 07:10 PM.
09-10-2014, 05:15 AM
#3
Was the car in a wreck where the air bags deployed?
If the seats had the side air bags and you unplugged the cable underneath the seat, you will need to insert a resistor to "stand in" for the resistance the air bag unit sends to the SRS Control Unit or install seats with the air bag unit. I learned about the resistor trick from Z-car owners that install racing seats to replace the factory air bag seats.
For my 99 model I30, I had to insert a 2.2 Ohm resistor in the line like the picture. Once I inserted the resistor in the line, I followed the SRS reset procedure in the RS section of the FSM. I had to order the 2.2 Ohm resistors from CA as local Radio Shack's did not stock that particular size resistor.
To determine 2.2 Ohm was the correct resistance, I used my Ohm meter and measured the resistance of the seat air bag unit. It's always good to verify the resistance before you order and wait for an odd size resistor to be delivered.
The flashing light is trying to communicate a problem code. In the RS section of the FSM, there is information for interpreting the flashing lights. It reminds me of Morse code.
You might want to check out this thread where I had to replace the SRS Control Unit to clear up some codes after replacing the air bags.
https://maxima.org/forums/4th-genera...ml#post8980810
If the seats had the side air bags and you unplugged the cable underneath the seat, you will need to insert a resistor to "stand in" for the resistance the air bag unit sends to the SRS Control Unit or install seats with the air bag unit. I learned about the resistor trick from Z-car owners that install racing seats to replace the factory air bag seats.
For my 99 model I30, I had to insert a 2.2 Ohm resistor in the line like the picture. Once I inserted the resistor in the line, I followed the SRS reset procedure in the RS section of the FSM. I had to order the 2.2 Ohm resistors from CA as local Radio Shack's did not stock that particular size resistor.
To determine 2.2 Ohm was the correct resistance, I used my Ohm meter and measured the resistance of the seat air bag unit. It's always good to verify the resistance before you order and wait for an odd size resistor to be delivered.
The flashing light is trying to communicate a problem code. In the RS section of the FSM, there is information for interpreting the flashing lights. It reminds me of Morse code.
You might want to check out this thread where I had to replace the SRS Control Unit to clear up some codes after replacing the air bags.
https://maxima.org/forums/4th-genera...ml#post8980810
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