System Operation Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn ignition on. AIR BAG warning light should come on for about 7 seconds, then go off, indicating air bag system is okay.

If AIR BAG warning light does not come on, go to AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS.
If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS.
If AIR BAG warning light comes on for about 7 seconds, goes off, then starts flashing, a fault code is set in memory. See DIAGNOSTICS .