Drivers side airbag warning light

tjwhitford · 05-14-2011, 11:04 PM

Got in my car tonight and the driver side airbag warning light kept blinking. I haven't had anything happen and was wondering what this warning could indicate. Are my aribags deactivated until I get this warning light reset? Thanks for any help out there.

Hambone1 · 05-15-2011, 08:18 AM

Sounds like your seatbelt sensor is off, so it wasn't reading that the belt was secured

happytheman · 05-15-2011, 08:23 AM

Did you have anything sitting in the seat? If there's something in the seat that's ~25 pounds or more it'll set that light off.

Hambone1 · 05-15-2011, 08:27 AM

Was it driver's side airbag or passenger?

happytheman · 05-15-2011, 10:23 AM

Odang! Guess I should've paid more attention! Sorry OP for the unhelpful input I gave.

AllForTheCash · 05-15-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tjwhitford

Got in my car tonight and the driver side airbag warning light kept blinking. I haven't had anything happen and was wondering what this warning could indicate. Are my aribags deactivated until I get this warning light reset? Thanks for any help out there.

If your DRIVER side airbag light is flashing...you need to visit the dealer...

gr8-wrx · 05-15-2011, 10:51 AM

It's under warranty and could potentially be a big issue...

Hambone1 · 05-15-2011, 05:12 PM

If it's driver's side, the most likely cause is the sensor in the female end of the buckle that tells the airbag that the driver is belted. I had a buddy who had this happen in another car, not a Nissan, and he found out that it's actually not that uncommon of a problem in proportion. If it's passenger, my best guess is some weight was on it, giving the sensor the impression a passenger was seated but unbelted

05-14-2011, 11:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
tjwhitford Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Russellville, AR Posts: 11 Drives: Nissan 370Z 2009 Rep Power: 14	Drivers side airbag warning light Got in my car tonight and the driver side airbag warning light kept blinking. I haven't had anything happen and was wondering what this warning could indicate. Are my aribags deactivated until I get this warning light reset? Thanks for any help out there.

05-15-2011, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	It's under warranty and could potentially be a big issue... __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

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05-15-2011, 08:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hambone1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 438 Drives: 370Z MB 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	Sounds like your seatbelt sensor is off, so it wasn't reading that the belt was secured

05-15-2011, 08:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Did you have anything sitting in the seat? If there's something in the seat that's ~25 pounds or more it'll set that light off.

05-15-2011, 08:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hambone1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 438 Drives: 370Z MB 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	Was it driver's side airbag or passenger?

05-15-2011, 10:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Odang! Guess I should've paid more attention! Sorry OP for the unhelpful input I gave.

05-15-2011, 05:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hambone1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 438 Drives: 370Z MB 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	If it's driver's side, the most likely cause is the sensor in the female end of the buckle that tells the airbag that the driver is belted. I had a buddy who had this happen in another car, not a Nissan, and he found out that it's actually not that uncommon of a problem in proportion. If it's passenger, my best guess is some weight was on it, giving the sensor the impression a passenger was seated but unbelted