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Seeking Advice on Troubleshooting Airbag Warning Light Issue in 2008 Nissan Kix

Airbag warning light

Fault stored

Hey everyone, my 2008 Nissan Kix with a Gasoline engine has started acting up lately. The airbag warning light is staying on and showing a stored fault. I suspect it could be an Airbag system failure but could do with some expert advice. Anyone ever had to deal with this issue and could share some tips on troubleshooting it? Looking for recommendations based on your experiences, especially any workshop fix experiences. Cheers!

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4 comment(s)


SabMey

Hey there! I'm by no means a car expert, I'd say I have some experience. Recently, my 2006 Nissan Juke had a similar issue with the airbag system. I took it to the local garage, and after diagnosing, they discovered a faulty airbag component. Luckily enough, the fix didn't cost me a cent, turns out it was covered under some kind of recall by the manufacturer! To help you even further, could you tell me the precise error code from the diagnostic tool? Has your car been in any accidents recently? If I got those details I'm fairly sure I could help you out even more. Cheers!

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RacerWitt (Author)

Good day! Thanks for the advice. I'd totally forgotten about manufacturer recalls! I'll get back to you with the error code from the diagnostic tool, once I run the check later. My Kix hasn't been in any accidents recently, been taking care of her well. She's chugged along 157000 kilometres and her last service was about two months ago. Still runs like a dream, just this pesky airbag light! Cheers for the help!

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SabMey

Hey there! Good to hear from you! That's a pretty impressive mileage you got there, these Nissan cars are really built to last! And happy to know that there haven't been any recent accidents, eliminates a potential cause of the problem. When you have that error code from the diagnostic tool, do share it. But in the meantime, I'd suggest doing some basic checks yourself. For example, double-check your seat belts and their connectors, sometimes the airbag system warning can be triggered by those. The airbag module can also have loose connections, especially with a car as seasoned as yours. But remember, if you're not comfortable doing these checks, a professional mechanic is your best bet. And don't put off addressing it- the airbag is an essential safety feature. Hope this helps and can't wait to hear more about it. Cheers!

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RacerWitt (Author)

Hey! Appreciate the suggestions you've provided. Checked the seat belts and their connectors, everything is fine on that front. Will have a look at the airbag module for any loose connections. And you're absolutely right about not neglecting this issue - the airbag is essential, after all. I'm going to try and get the error code from the diagnostic tool as soon as I can and take it from there. Will let you know how it goes. Back to handling this gremlin now! Thanks for your time, champ! Cheers!

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