davidv10 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 So randomly last week my airbag light started flashing and i cannot get rid of it. I have checked over and unplugged/replugged in the wiring under the seats, and tried the 4x ignition trick i found online to reset the light. None of these have worked so i wondered if anyone had any ideas before i have to take it to a garage..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Check the connections under the seat again ... pain I know but that's the cause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Ok, thanks. Not much more i can do really, the wires dont look kinked, have enough slack in them and plug in fine... Anything else you can think to do? I did change the seats to these leather ones, but they have been in like 3 months and been fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) I've said this 1000 times... Here's 1k+1 Make sure NOTHING is under the seat. Not a solitary empty tin of red bull. Then do the airbag reset...which is; Insert key, turn to pre ignition, wait until airbag light goes out then instantly turn the key completely towards you.. Repeat this 4 more times and you're reset. No sh1t under the seat and it should then stay off. Edited July 11, 2016 by TT350 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 It's also a symptom of the 'hairspring' in the steering wheel failing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 I tried the 4x ignition trick again, making sure there was nothing under the seats (i keep my car spotless anyway) and moved the seats forward just in case. Once i had done it it just changed the pattern of flashing. It went from slowly consistent flashing before, to now a solid light for a sec, then quick flashing, then random speeds of flashing... Any other ideas? Think it may have to go in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 It's also a symptom of the 'hairspring' in the steering wheel failing. My car the optional JDM Momo Nissan steering wheel. Possibly to do with that? Havent had any issues with it in the 6 months ive had the car though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjym Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I've said this 1000 times... Here's 1k+1 Make sure NOTHING is under the seat. Not a solitary empty tin of red bull. Then do the airbag reset...which is; Insert key, turn to pre ignition, wait until airbag light goes out then instantly turn the key completely towards you.. Repeat this 4 more times and you're reset. No sh1t under the seat and it should then stay off. Hi I had the same problem and just tried your remedy. hey presto!! no flashing light . Thanks a lot for that . Regards Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 I've said this 1000 times... Here's 1k+1 Make sure NOTHING is under the seat. Not a solitary empty tin of red bull. Then do the airbag reset...which is; Insert key, turn to pre ignition, wait until airbag light goes out then instantly turn the key completely towards you.. Repeat this 4 more times and you're reset. No sh1t under the seat and it should then stay off. Hi I had the same problem and just tried your remedy. hey presto!! no flashing light . Thanks a lot for that . Regards Ron Why does this not work for me?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modo Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Make sure that the pin connections on the plugs are not corroded, try parting the plugs then spraying with electro lube or equivalent. I think someone on here removed the troublesome plugs altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I tried the 4x ignition trick again, making sure there was nothing under the seats (i keep my car spotless anyway) and moved the seats forward just in case. Once i had done it it just changed the pattern of flashing. It went from slowly consistent flashing before, to now a solid light for a sec, then quick flashing, then random speeds of flashing... Any other ideas? Think it may have to go in the garage. Different length of the flash is the code. So for example long is your tens and short ones is your ones. So for example 1 long and 3 short will be 13. Probably not exactly that, but basically flashing patterns give you codes. So either read them and then use google search to translate them or pop down to your local garage so they can plug in diagnostics and get the code which will point you in right direction. As it could be any airbag in the car (seats, steering wheel etc) and I believe seatbelt tensioners give out airbag light as well if they are faulty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesl4w Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I have this same problem, so interested to know how you get on. I have plugged in to diagnostics and the error moves between the one in front of the passenger and the steering wheel. I have replaced the clock spring but no joy. I'd recommend getting a diagnostics done to see which area is giving the problem. Be careful if you're tempted to solder the wires under the seats as I have heard one story of airbags deploying when, or shortly after, doing this. Could be fatal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Just to be on the safe side, disconnect the battery before checking plugs/wiring on the airbags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesl4w Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Just to be on the safe side, disconnect the battery before checking plugs/wiring on the airbags. Is there a speciifc order to how the terminals should be disconnected / reconnected? i.e. negative first, then pos, and when reconnecting - pos, then negative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Could be what he ^ (Me) said back there still. If all other possibilities are tried. It's not uncommon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesl4w Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Could be what he ^ (Me) said back there still. If all other possibilities are tried. It's not uncommon Definitely! I think I was just unlucky, as it seems to fix most peoples issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Just to be on the safe side, disconnect the battery before checking plugs/wiring on the airbags. Is there a speciifc order to how the terminals should be disconnected / reconnected? i.e. negative first, then pos, and when reconnecting - pos, then negative? I just take them off in any order but be careful not to touch the positive on the body or anything metal on the car or it will short out. (Probably best take the negative off first) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da.murf Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Just a bump on this. Had a flashing airbag light earlier. Car been sitting a month followed guide above. Check wires, reset airbag (five ignition resets) and it worked a treat. thanks for the info!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayT Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 11/07/2016 at 20:21, TT350 said: I've said this 1000 times... Here's 1k+1 Make sure NOTHING is under the seat. Not a solitary empty tin of red bull. Then do the airbag reset...which is; Insert key, turn to pre ignition, wait until airbag light goes out then instantly turn the key completely towards you.. Repeat this 4 more times and you're reset. No sh1t under the seat and it should then stay off. Just had this problem, saw your post and worked so far. Thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Androlyn Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 This Fix just worked for me too, so thank you for that. I only took my Steering Wheel off and after refitting the bloomin' Air Bag light kept flashing so I thought I had jiggered something up. Happy now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade bayo Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 11/09/2016 at 19:45, ronjym said: Hi I had the same problem and just tried your remedy. hey presto!! no flashing light . Thanks a lot for that . Regards Ron It’s worked a charm for me. Many thanks 🙏🏿👍🏿 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swich Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Sadly, this hasn’t worked for us. Replaced the spiral cable and still have the problem and no horn or steering wheel controls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coz@TORQEN Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 33 minutes ago, Swich said: Sadly, this hasn’t worked for us. Replaced the spiral cable and still have the problem and no horn or steering wheel controls. Did you replace the steering angle sensor/clockspring assembly as a whole with a genuine Nissan Part? Symptoms of it failing include the steering wheel controls as well as the horn. Any traction issues when turning the wheel? We can supply a replacement if you've not gone down this route yet, I suspect this is the cause of your issue. Feel free to drop me a PM if we can help, we'd need your VIN to confirm part number with Nissan as they vary. Similar issue here (resolved through replacement clockspring): https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/110674-espvdctraction-control-fault/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swich Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Yes mate we fitted brand new from Nissan. We had previously used 2nd hand parts and the problem carried on so ordered from Nissan and problem is still here. We are going for the airbag next. It’s sad because it’s sitting on the drive and my son is going mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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