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Old 06-18-2011, 07:40 PM
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I just got a 1996 nissan 300zx na 2+2 three weeks ago and today the airbag light started turning off and on. Would anybody know why?
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Old 06-18-2011, 07:49 PM
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Probably the clock spring in the steering wheel. Do some searching - I've never replaced or diagnosed one on a Z32 (my Blazer's airbag light frequently comes on, and I know it's the clock spring).
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Old 06-18-2011, 08:31 PM
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Airbag systems are very sensitive. If any one module malfunctions, the airbag light will illuminate. A usual culprit for many cars is the passenger seat occupancy sensor. In your case, I'm not sure what a flashing light means though. Any info in the FSM? Maybe you could get your hands on an air bag scanner tool?
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Old 06-19-2011, 10:23 AM
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I don't think he means flashing, I think he means it's intermittent. (How important word choice can be.... thus reinforcing my stance that people need to read more and stay in school.)
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Old 06-19-2011, 11:25 AM
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Yeah sorry about that, its like slow flashes comes on and then off a second later.
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Old 06-19-2011, 01:22 PM
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"Flashing" suggests a constant on-off-on-off-on-off at a consistent rate. Now, is it flashing, or does it come on intermittently (RANDOMLY on and off, at a non-consistent rate... just comes on and goes off sometimes).

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Old 06-19-2011, 09:13 PM
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It's flashing consistently
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Old 08-10-2011, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ZLover4Life
I don't think he means flashing, I think he means it's intermittent. (How important word choice can be.... thus reinforcing my stance that people need to read more and stay in school.)
(lol about school)
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