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Old 08-21-2013, 11:56 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Problem with the passenger airbag indicator.

I think this is the most appropreite location for this question.

I just noticed that when I put something or someone sits in the passenger seat the light indicates passenger airbag off. But when there is nothing in the passenger seat the light turns off, indicating that the passenger airbag is active.

What could be the cause of this?
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Old 08-21-2013, 02:13 PM   #2 (permalink)
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that indicator is pretty confusing. because if the weight of the person is too little, the airbag is programmed not to depoly.

i forget if the light was on or off in my car while driving solo.
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Old 08-21-2013, 02:50 PM   #3 (permalink)
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When driving the vehicle solo, the passenger airbag indicator should not be lit. I think the maximum threshold for the passenger seat sensor to trip is approximately 60 lb. If you have an average sized adult in the seat and it still indicates that the airbag is off, you likely have a problem with the SRS system.
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Ok, it is off when solo. But it is lit when there is someone in it, lit as in saying it is off. I guess I'll have to go to the dealer to get it sorted.
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Old 08-21-2013, 03:23 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Ok, it is off when solo. But it is lit when there is someone in it, lit as in saying it is off. I guess I'll have to go to the dealer to get it sorted.
How much does Someone weigh? If they are not putting enough weight/pressure on the seat sensor, the car assumes a child is in the seat and turns off the air bag.
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My fiancee weighs 95lbs, 90% of the time the light is on, in both my '09 and '13.
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My fiancee weighs 95lbs, 90% of the time the light is on, in both my '09 and '13.
Hmm, I'd be concerned because in the case of a crash, it'll mean no airbag deployment for the passenger side even when occupied, especially when it's not 100% of the time.
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Hmm, I'd be concerned because in the case of a crash, it'll mean no airbag deployment for the passenger side even when occupied, especially when it's not 100% of the time.
Yeah that's whats bothering me. It's covered under warrenty I would think, so just going to need a little time out of my day.
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It does it in my family's '12 MDX too. She always wears her seat belt at my behest at least.
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My fiancee weighs 95lbs, 90% of the time the light is on, in both my '09 and '13.
Mine is lit up when no one is in the seat saying that its off. When someone sits down, takes about 10 seconds and then turns off.
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happens when i set my computer bag in the seat, doesn't register as being over a certain weight and the light comes on. just shows it is working properly. always on when someone is sitting there is a problem.
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Did you replace your aftermarket HU? I did not follow the instructions to disconnect a wire right under the shiftboot and it tampers with your airbags. I noticed that my airbag light is doing the same thing as OPs and have tried doing the reset trick which hasnt worked for me.

Basically what happens is like what everyone is detailing:

-Light on for about 10 seconds then goes away (unless someone is sitting/put weighted object on seat in which it says the airbag is off)

I took the car to the dealership to get it checked and they "ran codes and checked but coudln't find anything wrong".
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Did you replace your aftermarket HU? I did not follow the instructions to disconnect a wire right under the shiftboot and it tampers with your airbags. I noticed that my airbag light is doing the same thing as OPs and have tried doing the reset trick which hasnt worked for me.

Basically what happens is like what everyone is detailing:

-Light on for about 10 seconds then goes away (unless someone is sitting/put weighted object on seat in which it says the airbag is off)

I took the car to the dealership to get it checked and they "ran codes and checked but coudln't find anything wrong".
Yeah mine started acting a little weird after installing my HU but I had the battery disconnected AND airbag light unplugged as well. Plugged it back in when I was done before reconnecting the battery. No flashing light or SES light. The light seems accurate though. I mean when someone sits in the seat, the light is off so I assume it's safe.
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I had it before my old HU install
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My fiancee weighs 95lbs, 90% of the time the light is on, in both my '09 and '13.
Same issue with my wife and others in the Z and Juke. Dealer says the weights can't be recalibrated; I wish there was a push buttton or a key to manually make sure its on.
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