Passenger Airbag Sensor not turning OFF

Sergio98 · 03-09-2009, 07:59 PM

I have a 20 month old baby that rides with me sometimes. I've had issues with the passanger airbag sensor not turning off when I use the carseat. My wife has the opposite problem when she sits on the passenger side. The airbag sensor turns off. Sometimes its hit and miss. Have you had this problem?

AK370Z · 03-09-2009, 08:21 PM

Hey Sergio, that seems like a big issue. I wouldn't drive with ANY airbag issues. After all it's a life and death situation. I was able to find a TSB (it's not for 370Z but for other 07-09 vehicles including the 350Z)

Take a look:

http://www.the370z.com/images/370zforums/NTB08-095c.pdf

Basically they are saying if your sensor is okay, no further action necessary. But if it's faulty, they'll replace the passenger seat cushion or sensor . Also, to answer your question, NO I do not have this problem.

Hope this helps.

AK370Z · 03-18-2009, 12:35 AM

I will retract my comment from the above post mine being " fine". My airbags are always on! I never get the yellowish "Airbags off" sign. When I start my car it does flash the sign but once the car is on - airbag is on.

. It doesn't bother me since I'll never put a baby in my car but for those of you that do, I'd get it checked. They will simple replace the sensor under the seat. It's an easy fix.

shumby · 03-18-2009, 09:06 AM

could be the same issue that some of the G37 have had there is a TSB for them. PM me and I can give you some details. Cannot post the link here as it to another form and AK will delete it as that is against form rules.

AK370Z · 03-18-2009, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shumby

could be the same issue that some of the G37 have had there is a TSB for them. PM me and I can give you some details. Cannot post the link here as it to another form and AK will delete it as that is against form rules.

Is this it?

http://www.the370z.com/images/370zforums/NTB08-095c.pdf

As I have said before, if it's informational and will help out our Z owners, you can post it.

shumby · 03-18-2009, 09:57 AM

^^^ not sure if that is itor not I cannot see it here at work. But here is the link to the single post for the TSB. Am I am just busting your balls AK about the other form rules.

MyG37 - View Single Post - ITB08-045c Voluntary Recall Campaign 07-08 Passenger Air Bag OCS Sensor

AK370Z · 03-23-2009, 12:17 AM

After reading the owner's manual, I found out that my airbag sensors are just fine! I got a little confused with the warning signs but it's all sorted out now.

jayhuffdaddy · 05-11-2010, 11:13 AM

I have a 2010 and the airbag light comes on saying the airbag is off when my girlfriend is in the passenger seat sometimes. Think I should probably take the car in to get looked at.

flashburn · 05-11-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jayhuffdaddy

I have a 2010 and the airbag light comes on saying the airbag is off when my girlfriend is in the passenger seat sometimes. Think I should probably take the car in to get looked at.

Sounds like you just need to feed her a few cheeseburgers.

zgirl_NW · 08-26-2010, 10:45 PM

I have a 40th anniversary model and the passenger airbag light may come on to tell me the airbag is off and noone is in the seat. I had a case of water on the passenger seat and it again came on showing me that airbag was off. Will be telling this info to dealer tomorrow as I go to get oil change. First oil change since receiving car. Going to get synthetic as "road and Track" didn't really state that the ester oil was worth getting. They called the ester oil, "special sauce". Has anyone else had this problem with their z?

DIGItonium · 08-26-2010, 11:52 PM

Whenever I have stuff sitting on the seat or even with my gf sitting (~103-110 lbs), the light is always on. Every once in awhile it turns off, but it depends on the location of the items or how she sits.

spearfish25 · 08-27-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jayhuffdaddy

I have a 2010 and the airbag light comes on saying the airbag is off when my girlfriend is in the passenger seat sometimes. Think I should probably take the car in to get looked at.

Same problem with my wife. We've discovered that if she sits down with her feet flat on the floor and knees bent (no weight on the front edge of the seat), the airbag OFF light comes on. If she straightens her legs so the front of the seat is compressed, the light goes off and the airbag is engaged.

Just another bad location for the weight sensor.

TheWeatherman · 08-27-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Same problem with my wife. We've discovered that if she sits down with her feet flat on the floor and knees bent (no weight on the front edge of the seat), the airbag OFF light comes on. If she straightens her legs so the front of the seat is compressed, the light goes off and the airbag is engaged.

Just another bad location for the weight sensor.

My fiancee and I just noticed the same thing last week. That doesn't seem to be the safest setup. I now make sure that light is OFF while she's in the car. I've even shut the car on and off, and she's gotten in and out of the car to make sure that airbag is on. Kind of scary in such a little machine.

jonjiang · 10-25-2010, 03:45 PM

Same issue here. When my gf sits in the passenger seat, the light is sometimes on and sometimes not.

failingboy · 10-25-2010, 08:22 PM

When my wife sits in the passenger seat, the "Airbag Off" light is NEVER on...jk. Actually, I've never noticed one way or the other, which probably means the light is off.

03-09-2009, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sergio98 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 25 Drives: Nissan 370Z W M6 Rep Power: 16	Passenger Airbag Sensor not turning OFF I have a 20 month old baby that rides with me sometimes. I've had issues with the passanger airbag sensor not turning off when I use the carseat. My wife has the opposite problem when she sits on the passenger side. The airbag sensor turns off. Sometimes its hit and miss. Have you had this problem? __________________ Sergio

03-09-2009, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Hey Sergio, that seems like a big issue. I wouldn't drive with ANY airbag issues. After all it's a life and death situation. I was able to find a TSB (it's not for 370Z but for other 07-09 vehicles including the 350Z) Take a look: http://www.the370z.com/images/370zforums/NTB08-095c.pdf Basically they are saying if your sensor is okay, no further action necessary. But if it's faulty, they'll replace the passenger seat cushion or sensor . Also, to answer your question, NO I do not have this problem. Hope this helps. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

03-18-2009, 12:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	I will retract my comment from the above post mine being " fine". My airbags are always on! I never get the yellowish "Airbags off" sign. When I start my car it does flash the sign but once the car is on - airbag is on. . It doesn't bother me since I'll never put a baby in my car but for those of you that do, I'd get it checked. They will simple replace the sensor under the seat. It's an easy fix. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

03-18-2009, 09:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	could be the same issue that some of the G37 have had there is a TSB for them. PM me and I can give you some details. Cannot post the link here as it to another form and AK will delete it as that is against form rules. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

03-18-2009, 09:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	^^^ not sure if that is itor not I cannot see it here at work. But here is the link to the single post for the TSB. Am I am just busting your balls AK about the other form rules. MyG37 - View Single Post - ITB08-045c Voluntary Recall Campaign 07-08 Passenger Air Bag OCS Sensor __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

03-23-2009, 12:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	After reading the owner's manual, I found out that my airbag sensors are just fine! I got a little confused with the warning signs but it's all sorted out now. patchenkou likes this. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

05-11-2010, 11:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
jayhuffdaddy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast Posts: 200 Drives: P/G 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	I have a 2010 and the airbag light comes on saying the airbag is off when my girlfriend is in the passenger seat sometimes. Think I should probably take the car in to get looked at.

08-26-2010, 10:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
zgirl_NW Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: fort worth,tx Posts: 3 Drives: 10 nissan 370z 40th Rep Power: 14	passenger airbag light I have a 40th anniversary model and the passenger airbag light may come on to tell me the airbag is off and noone is in the seat. I had a case of water on the passenger seat and it again came on showing me that airbag was off. Will be telling this info to dealer tomorrow as I go to get oil change. First oil change since receiving car. Going to get synthetic as "road and Track" didn't really state that the ester oil was worth getting. They called the ester oil, "special sauce". Has anyone else had this problem with their z?

08-26-2010, 11:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Whenever I have stuff sitting on the seat or even with my gf sitting (~103-110 lbs), the light is always on. Every once in awhile it turns off, but it depends on the location of the items or how she sits. __________________

10-25-2010, 03:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
jonjiang Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 17 Drives: 09 370z Black M6 Rep Power: 15	Same issue here. When my gf sits in the passenger seat, the light is sometimes on and sometimes not.

10-25-2010, 08:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
failingboy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport 6M Rep Power: 15	When my wife sits in the passenger seat, the "Airbag Off" light is NEVER on...jk. Actually, I've never noticed one way or the other, which probably means the light is off.