Air Bag Warning Light Stays On
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If air bag components have deployed, complete applicable repairs. See POST-COLLISION INSPECTION . If air bag components have not deployed, go to next step.
- Inspect AIR BAG fuse, located in fuse block in lower left side of instrument panel. If AIR BAG fuse is not okay, go to next step. If AIR BAG fuse is okay, go to step 4 .
- Replace AIR BAG fuse. Turn ignition on. If AIR BAG fuse blows again, repair short to ground in wiring harness. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If AIR BAG fuse does not blow, system is normal at this time.
- Connect CONSULT tester to Data Link Connector (DLC), located under left side of instrument panel. See Figure . Turn ignition on. Touch START on CONSULT tester. If AIR BAG is displayed on CONSULT tester, go to next step. If AIR BAG is not displayed on CONSULT tester, inspect diagnosis sensor unit connector. See DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If connector is not damaged, replace diagnosis sensor unit.
- Inspect wire harness connectors between diagnosis sensor unit and AIR BAG warning light for proper connection. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If connectors are connected properly, replace diagnosis sensor unit. If connectors are not connected properly, reconnect properly. If AIR BAG warning light still stays on, replace wire harness.