Problem with the passenger airbag indicator.

2011 Nismo#91 · 08-21-2013, 11:56 AM

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I just noticed that when I put something or someone sits in the passenger seat the light indicates passenger airbag off. But when there is nothing in the passenger seat the light turns off, indicating that the passenger airbag is active.

What could be the cause of this?

kenchan · 08-21-2013, 02:13 PM

that indicator is pretty confusing. because if the weight of the person is too little, the airbag is programmed not to depoly.

i forget if the light was on or off in my car while driving solo.

1325 · 08-21-2013, 02:50 PM

When driving the vehicle solo, the passenger airbag indicator should not be lit. I think the maximum threshold for the passenger seat sensor to trip is approximately 60 lb. If you have an average sized adult in the seat and it still indicates that the airbag is off, you likely have a problem with the SRS system.

2011 Nismo#91 · 08-21-2013, 03:13 PM

Ok, it is off when solo. But it is lit when there is someone in it, lit as in saying it is off. I guess I'll have to go to the dealer to get it sorted.

SouthArk370Z · 08-21-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Ok, it is off when solo. But it is lit when there is someone in it, lit as in saying it is off. I guess I'll have to go to the dealer to get it sorted.

How much does Someone weigh? If they are not putting enough weight/pressure on the seat sensor, the car assumes a child is in the seat and turns off the air bag.

6spd · 08-21-2013, 03:25 PM

My fiancee weighs 95lbs, 90% of the time the light is on, in both my '09 and '13.

1325 · 08-21-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

My fiancee weighs 95lbs, 90% of the time the light is on, in both my '09 and '13.

Hmm, I'd be concerned because in the case of a crash, it'll mean no airbag deployment for the passenger side even when occupied, especially when it's not 100% of the time.

2011 Nismo#91 · 08-21-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1325

Hmm, I'd be concerned because in the case of a crash, it'll mean no airbag deployment for the passenger side even when occupied, especially when it's not 100% of the time.

Yeah that's whats bothering me. It's covered under warrenty I would think, so just going to need a little time out of my day.

Elan · 08-21-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

My fiancee weighs 95lbs, 90% of the time the light is on, in both my '09 and '13.

Mine is lit up when no one is in the seat saying that its off. When someone sits down, takes about 10 seconds and then turns off.

MDZOwner · 08-22-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

My fiancee weighs 95lbs, 90% of the time the light is on, in both my '09 and '13.

Same issue with my wife and others in the Z and Juke. Dealer says the weights can't be recalibrated; I wish there was a push buttton or a key to manually make sure its on.

Cbtech · 08-22-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

My fiancee weighs 95lbs, 90% of the time the light is on, in both my '09 and '13.

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Originally Posted by MDZOwner

Same issue with my wife and others in the Z and Juke. Dealer says the weights can't be recalibrated; I wish there was a push buttton or a key to manually make sure its on.

Honestly with your girls weighing so little they are probably fairly short. with that being the case they might be better off having the airbag off anyway.

6spd · 08-22-2013, 12:51 PM

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Honestly with your girls weighing so little they are probably fairly short. with that being the case they might be better off having the airbag off anyway.

My thoughts exactly. I have my reservations about airbags and small adults/children.

MDZOwner · 08-22-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbtech

Honestly with your girls weighing so little they are probably fairly short. with that being the case they might be better off having the airbag off anyway.

That's a great point I had not considered! What is the height cutoff? If I go on a long trip may be time for the helmet and pads lol.

Cbtech · 08-22-2013, 03:32 PM

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That's a great point I had not considered! What is the height cutoff? If I go on a long trip may be time for the helmet and pads lol.

lol!

there have been studies that have stated anyone shorter than 5'2" and less than 120 pounds should sit far back with the seat tilted to best avoid contact with the airbag.

6spd · 08-21-2013, 03:44 PM

It does it in my family's '12 MDX too. She always wears her seat belt at my behest at least.

08-21-2013, 11:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,408 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	Problem with the passenger airbag indicator. I think this is the most appropreite location for this question. I just noticed that when I put something or someone sits in the passenger seat the light indicates passenger airbag off. But when there is nothing in the passenger seat the light turns off, indicating that the passenger airbag is active. What could be the cause of this?

08-21-2013, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 15	When driving the vehicle solo, the passenger airbag indicator should not be lit. I think the maximum threshold for the passenger seat sensor to trip is approximately 60 lb. If you have an average sized adult in the seat and it still indicates that the airbag is off, you likely have a problem with the SRS system. Trips likes this.

08-21-2013, 03:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	My fiancee weighs 95lbs, 90% of the time the light is on, in both my '09 and '13. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

08-21-2013, 03:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	It does it in my family's '12 MDX too. She always wears her seat belt at my behest at least. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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08-21-2013, 02:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	that indicator is pretty confusing. because if the weight of the person is too little, the airbag is programmed not to depoly. i forget if the light was on or off in my car while driving solo.

08-21-2013, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,408 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	Ok, it is off when solo. But it is lit when there is someone in it, lit as in saying it is off. I guess I'll have to go to the dealer to get it sorted.