Why is the airbag light flashing on my 1993 Miata?
I’m considering purchasing a 1993 Miata. The airbag light is flashing. Current owner says that once the battery went completely dead (lights were left on). They replaced the battery & the airbag light bagan flashing…???
What does a flashing air bag light mean?
The flashing means that there is a fault with the system. You can read the number of flashes and it will give you a code (codes listed below for ford ranger and Mazda B3000). If your code is not listed, just google the year, make and model of your car along with “airbag light code” (ex. 2001 Mazda B3000 airbag light code).
Can a Mazda Miata air bag be repaired?
The repair involves sensitive components which can be damaged by improper handling, furthering the risk of an unexpected failure.
Is there a problem with the airbag light?
People disconnect batteries all the time and have no issues with the airbag light. If the light is on or flashing there is a problem with the airbag system. The seller knows this and does not want to spend the money to fix it. Airbag repair can be very expensive. Looking at the airbag means nothing.
What does it mean when the airbag light is flashing?
A flashing airbag warning light indicates a significant problem with the SRS system meaning you should take it to a repairer immediately. If the light stays on, you should still take it to repairer, however, there are a few things you can try first that could rectify the problem.
What does a flashing airbag light mean?
A flashing airbag light can mean one of two things. The first possibility is that your battery is in death row. Have it tested at your local parts store. The second possibility is that there is an actual problem with the airbag system.
Why is my airbag light blinking?
One of the possible and more common reasons to make your airbag light flash is depletion of the battery backup of your airbag. This could be caused by the recent draining of the car battery.
Is there code 12 Flashing on my Miata 94?
In reply to a post by Jim Hodgkiss Hi,I have a 94 and I think it is a code 12 flashing. Sponsored Links. Become a Supporting Member to hide this ad & support a small business
What should I do if I Lose my Miata?
If there is a collision, the Miata is going to lose. You might want to try to find out which airbag is causing trouble. If any passengers are likely to be small framed – children or shorter women, you might want the passenger side first generation airbag disabled anyway. Same for the driver side airbag if you are small framed.
I’m considering purchasing a 1993 Miata. The airbag light is flashing. Current owner says that once the battery went completely dead (lights were left on). They replaced the battery & the airbag light bagan flashing…???
The repair involves sensitive components which can be damaged by improper handling, furthering the risk of an unexpected failure.
In reply to a post by Jim Hodgkiss Hi,I have a 94 and I think it is a code 12 flashing. Sponsored Links. Become a Supporting Member to hide this ad & support a small business
The flashing means that there is a fault with the system. You can read the number of flashes and it will give you a code (codes listed below for ford ranger and Mazda B3000). If your code is not listed, just google the year, make and model of your car along with “airbag light code” (ex. 2001 Mazda B3000 airbag light code).
What makes the air bag warning light blink?
I decided to try it as my 24-year old Miata was experiencing the dreaded Miata “Flashing Airbag Light”! After searching and searching about what makes my airbag light blink 5 times, then escalate to 10 times, I came to this solution to shut it down without ANY audible alarms or having to pull the bulb.
Is there an air bag warning light on my Miata?
So disconnect the gray socket from the blue airbag diagnostic module….get a medium sized zip tie, cut it to about 6 inches and insert it into both holes of the connector (by looping it) where the earlier mentioned plastic blades would be…and eureka! No airbag light, no audible tone, no blinking, and best of all, no airbag in my face!
I decided to try it as my 24-year old Miata was experiencing the dreaded Miata “Flashing Airbag Light”! After searching and searching about what makes my airbag light blink 5 times, then escalate to 10 times, I came to this solution to shut it down without ANY audible alarms or having to pull the bulb.
Where can I find the air bag light code?
You can read the number of flashes and it will give you a code (codes listed below for ford ranger and Mazda B3000). If your code is not listed, just google the year, make and model of your car along with “airbag light code” (ex. 2001 Mazda B3000 airbag light code).
How big are the air bags on a Miata?
Hey, Steve….they are just a standard zip tie, readily available at any hardware store. They measure 3/16″ wide by 8″ long. Here is a link: Best of luck to you, it’s pretty straightforward and easy to do….the hard part is crawling under the dash!
Hey, Steve….they are just a standard zip tie, readily available at any hardware store. They measure 3/16″ wide by 8″ long. Here is a link: Best of luck to you, it’s pretty straightforward and easy to do….the hard part is crawling under the dash!
If there is a collision, the Miata is going to lose. You might want to try to find out which airbag is causing trouble. If any passengers are likely to be small framed – children or shorter women, you might want the passenger side first generation airbag disabled anyway. Same for the driver side airbag if you are small framed.