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Current Codes Using AIR Bag Warning Light

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Infiniti QX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. If AIR BAG warning light comes on for about 7 seconds and goes off, system is okay (no fault codes are stored in memory).
  2. If AIR BAG warning light does not come on, go to AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON  under WARNING LIGHT DIAGNOSTICS.
  3. If AIR BAG warning light comes on and stays on, air bag has deployed or part of diagnosis sensor unit is defective. Go to AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON  under WARNING LIGHT DIAGNOSTICS.
  4. If AIR BAG warning light comes on for about 7 seconds and flashes on and off, fault codes are stored in memory. Go to next step.
    NOTE: System will not enter DIAGNOSIS mode if no malfunction is detected in USER mode.
  5. Turn ignition on. After AIR BAG warning light is on for 7 seconds, turn ignition off within one second. Wait at least 3 seconds. Repeat procedure 2 more times. Turn ignition on. AIR BAG warning light will operate in diagnosis mode.
  6. In DIAGNOSIS mode:
    • If AIR BAG warning light flashes slowly and continuously (3 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF following a 7 second marker sequence), a fault occurred but is no longer present (intermittent fault). Intermittent codes can only be diagnosed using CONSULT tester. Go to INTERMITTENT CODES USING CONSULT TESTER  .
    • If AIR BAG warning light flashes a marker sequence (7 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF, 3 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF), then flashes quickly, record quick flashes. Quick flashes represent driver-side air bag, passenger-side air bag or seat belt pretensioner fault codes. For example, 2 quick flashes indicate driver"s air bag module Fault Code 2. See FAULT CODES (DRIVER-SIDE OR PASSENGER-SIDE)  .
    • If AIR BAG warning light flashes a marker sequence (7 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF, 1.5 seconds ON, 0.5 seconds OFF, 1.5 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF), then flashes quickly, record quick flashes. Quick flashes represent side air bag or satellite sensor fault codes. For example, 3 quick flashes indicate passenger-side satellite sensor Fault Code 3. See FAULT CODES (SIDE)  .
  7. Turn ignition off. Disconnect both battery cables. Repair air bag system. After repairing air bag system, connect battery cables. Open driver's door. Turn ignition on. AIR BAG warning light will operate in DIAGNOSIS mode. If AIR BAG warning light flashes a marker sequence (7 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF, 3 seconds ON), then repeats 2 seconds OFF, 3 seconds ON, no malfunction is detected and repair is complete.
  8. If AIR BAG warning light flashes a marker sequence and begins a series of quick flashes, air bag system has a problem and must be repaired. Quick flashes represent fault codes. Go to step  6 .
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