karlh

Matt, The airbag system has two modes - the User Mode and the Diagnosis Mode. You switch back and forth between the two modes using the ignition key procedure you used. Switching to the Diagnosis Mode doesn't clear the light; it lets you identify the problem. In the User Mode the airbag light simply tells you there is a malfunction. Normally the light comes on for 7 seconds when the ignition is first turned on, then goes out. If it blinks after the 7 seconds, as yours does, there is a fault. If it stays on steady, there is a more serious fault, such as an airbag or seat belt tensioner that has deployed. In the Diagnosis Mode the blinking pattern tells you which component is at fault. There are over a dozen blinking patterns, with combinations of long and short on times. The best way to tell which component is faulty is with the Service Manual. I know that UK manuals are virtually impossible to find, but the US manual may help.

zabba, In the video you posted it looks like the Check Engine light flashes for about 10 seconds then turns steady. This indicates that one of the System Readiness Tests (SRTs) has not been completed. If you're unfamiliar with the term SRT, type "emission system readiness tests" into your favorite search engine.

It looks like something someone added on. Did you purchase your car second hand?

Perhaps a little off topic, but do UK cars have electric water pumps?

The Sparco bar I received had no support rods - just the bar and two brackets that bolted to the B-pillars where the factory seat belt shoulder loops are located. If someone has pictures of a Sparco bar installed in a Z with support rods, I would love to see them. The fittment problems I mentioned had to do with the factory shoulder loops. 2003 and 2004 Zs have just the loop. 2005 and later models have a short arm that extends the shoulder loop forward to reduce wear on the outside shoulder of the seats. The Sparco bars were designed before 2005 and do not allow the extender arm to be installed with the bar. You need to revert to the 2003-2004 design, which I found unacceptable.

The Sparco bar doesn't have support rods either. The pictures you see online are generic. I bought one for my 2005 Z and returned it due to fitment issues.

When you first turn the key on, do the TCS OFF and SLIP lights illuminate briefly? This will tell you if the lights work. If they check OK, see if the TCS OFF switch is actually connected. I know of one case where it wasn't.

Remember that there are two switches activated by the clutch pedal. One switch closes when the pedal is depressed, allowing you to start your car. The other opens when the pedal is depressed to cancel the cruise control. Karl 2005 6MT

I'm new to this forum but have been a Z owner since 2005. My comments relate to US-spec cars, but your car is probably similar. A steady AIR BAG light can indicate one of several faults: a. Deployed Air bag b. Deployed seat belt tensioner c. Sensor unit malfunction d. Power supply circuit malfunction e. Warning light circuit malfunction If you have a Service Manual you can review the wiring diagrams and check the circuits. As for the disconnected plug under the passenger seat, how may pin slots does it have and how many are actually in use? Karl 2005 Enthusiast 6MT