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nissan almera airbag warning light?

i have a nissan almera 1.8 sxe. for some time i have had an airbag - pretensioner warning message on my screen only had the car 10 months bought from main dealer who want £70 just to diagnose the problem anyone have an idea what it may be.

mr marge, July 2008

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So proud of the fact that I helped in solving a common problem on this range of cars, and saved so many people a lot of money,
But I’m even more proud that all your kind donations, helped so many more people with bigger problems, thanks to all of you,
Colin Harvey ( Honestwelsh) South Wales UK

Colin Harvey, April 2022

Worked perfectly, will store that one away and tell my mechanic, will donate next time i see a cancer recearch collecting tin.

Graham Daniells, May 2018

This just worked for me. Will donate soon.
Some touch in fairness, thanks for that

David, August 2016

Worked a treat! Yellow cable had come adrift [kids shoving stuff under drivers seat], fixed that & followed procedure. Hey presto it worked. Donation done, many thanks.

John P, July 2015

I have a 2001 almera tino my airbag light has been on for about 5years has always passed the mot this year it has failed. I have tried all the tips but the light is still on and will not flash any ideas ? This is the only thing it has failed on !

Terry w, December 2014

Had a slightly different problem: when turning the ignition, the airbag warning light stayed on without blinking. Tried following the sequence but it didn't work of course, and I wasted some time unclicking and re-connecting the yellow cables under the seats, and disconnecting and reconnecting the battery all to no avail. Then I emptied the glove box completely and next tried quickly jabbing the button on the inside of the driver door for a few seconds and because of this, for the first time the airbag light started to blink. I knew now it was in the right state for the sequence mentioned (it has to be fairly exact) and it worked. Thanks.

Peter 2014, December 2014

Brilliant!!! Took a few tries - found similar info in other blogs but they didn't mention turning off before the alarm starts flashing - you're a total star - thank you thank you THANK YOU...!!!!

Lizzy B, November 2014

Wow really good! It took me 2 goes because the first time I did the last bit wrong! Thanks will put a bit in the next charity tin I pass!

JarkyM, November 2014

thank you it worked.will donate to cancer research.

george pettitt, September 2014

How can I get to view honest welsh answer? My airbag light flashing and my mot overdue!

Patina, September 2014

Did the same as you guys with the on off trix worked great,watching that light flash was really getting up my nose. Thanks mine was an 05 almera

jasper, July 2014

Thank you very much this has worked on my almera dci sxe 136 donation will be made :-)

Robert Andrews, January 2014

Pure genius.......worked a treat......donation on it's way to HFH.....thanks :)

James T, December 2013

Awesome. Worked a treat at the first go. £5.00 yo Help for heroes on its way

Rob I, November 2013

Thanks Honestwelsh. Worked second time on my 2005 Almera. Another donation coming for Macmillon tomorrow.

Magoo, October 2013

that is awsome,worked on my nissan almera 2002 thanks so much I'll for sure donate

zdendo, October 2013

Thanks honestwelsh, just used your ignition sequence on my 54 plate Almera, worked first time!!

Geraint, September 2013

Thanks Honestwelsh et al. Just used your reset on my 2002 2.2 dci and worked a treat at the 3rd attempt! Timings need to be pretty accurate. 2 euros into the next CR box I see as we live in Spain where incidentally charges for car mechanics are about half that in UK!

John, Hotel Los Castanos, Cartajima near Ronda, August 2013

Yes this still works almera 54 plate Don't forget the final bit turn on for a sec turn straight off and then turn straight back on starting engine .... well that did it for me after umpteen times running through steps 1>3... thanks so much has saved my father helping me out with garage bills again !!

Dave, August 2013

Hi, done this dozens of time over the years but now the light is back within 48hrs. Any ideas?

ama, July 2013

followed the ignition method listed below & it worked & solved my problem. Had took it to a garage recently & they couldn't do it! Well chuffed & thanks.

Mick, July 2013

Reset the airbag memory according to the post of honeshwelsh, it worked like a charm.
I love the internet sometimes =D
The money I saved will be for charity(although, I dont really know what amount I saved by doing this ;) )
Greetings from the netherlands.
Mark.

Mark., June 2013

Thank you. its cost a small fortune in the past.

Stuart, April 2013

It worked. Thank u so much. Will donate to cancer research today.

Louise, April 2013

Tried, and its works.
Thanks from Holland

Louis, April 2013

Just like to say thanks to everyone who put a solution for this problem it worked thanks again james from Dublin Ireland

James, April 2013

Thanks a lot. Every time my mother in law enters the car, she manage to get the light flashing again. She really SLAMS the door shut! This method works like charm!

Michiel, March 2013

almera tino 2003 your solution works fine thanks a lot, £5 going in cancer box

maxnogerbear, February 2013

Thanks very much, tried it on my 03 1.8 SE Almera, and it worked like magic, only I had to do it 5 times. I will be donating £5 to charity.

Ola Awosika., January 2013

brilliant worked a treat will make a donation with pleasure to cancer research

clive luxton, December 2012

Hi, my lamp does not go off after approx. 7 seconds, so for me it does not work.

Gab, December 2012

Just bought second hand nissan almera se 1.8 2001. first road trip airbag light came on. (panic).
Found your fix crossed everything and re set as instructed.took 2 attempts to get sequence correct but now works fine.Thank you, thank you Honestwelsh. Donation on its way to cancer fund.
Unfortunatly to late for my mum but hope it will help someone else.

Livewire, October 2012

You will not believe it. This really works!

jeranimo, October 2012

Thank you. Worked a treat on my 2006 almera SVE. I copy below Honestwelsh's solution from the start of the blog way back in 2008.-

try this and promise to put a pound in the next cancer box you pass.

Ignition on till airbag light goes off briefly (approx 7 seconds) immediately after airbag light goes out, turn ignition off for 3 seconds ie 0-1-2-3 or 1-2-3-4 then turn ignition back on, do this three times, after doing this, turn the ignition on for 1 second, and immediately turn ignition off,then back on again and start the car, this resets the air bag memory that nobody wants to tell you about how to fix, enjoy the rest of the 69 pound i have saved you, HONESTWELSH

honestwelsh
August 2008

George S, October 2012

thankyou, only just baought my 2nd hand almera and the light started flashing after 3 days found this page and tried it and it works so thankyou very much and i will donate to a cancer charity asap an honest answer and all for a good charity aswell thankyou

rhonddachic, September 2012

Thanks Honestwelsh another donation to the cancer box. 2005 1.5 SVE Nissan Almera

Tony_S, September 2012

Honestwelsh your technique works a treat - more money for Cancer Research! Almera Tino 2.2 Diesel SE

Mike, September 2012

Thanks this ignition on-off method works 2001 nissan almera 1.5- Thanks from Turkey...

Ozgur Bayram, August 2012

Wow weeeeeeeee,It's stopped flashing,thank you guys soooooooo much,will also donate to charity,thax to all

Dil, June 2012

this worked a treat, thanks a bundle, will donate to prostrate cancer this week. :-)

equinox747, April 2012

Thanks mate. Tried your solution & it worked !st time. You have saved me a ton of money!

Eric, April 2012

Grrrrrrrreeeeeaaaatttttt. Thanks mate Im a happy man again. No one likes to see airbag lights flashing :-))))

Carlos the jackal, March 2012

Awsome, just worked on my folks 2005 1.5 Nissan Almera se

Mark Couling, January 2012

can't thank you enough, had that light on our almera '04 se for 5 years. it's witchcraft i tell you!

jo blackmore, January 2012

The following method resolved the issue of the flashing airbag light of my Nissan Almera .

Here is the method how to reset the airbag module.
1, Switch ignition to ON and then wait for the airbag light to go out then switch the ignition off. (don't let airbag lamp to start flashing ON and OFF)
2. Wait for 4 seconds counting, like 21, 22, 23, 24.
3. Repeat step 1, and step 2 three (3) times.
4. Switch ignition to ON for 1 second then OFF.

Thanks, for this page!

DuboZsolt, December 2011

thanks it fixed my airbag light also

R Gregory, November 2011

had the same problem on my 1.8 2005 almera se. tried the ignition on/off method with no luck checked the under seat connections they seemed ok, in the end just disconnected the battery for a couple of minutes, and that did the trick.

bretty1964, November 2011

Worked first time on my Almera SE+ 03 plate 1.8
And here is a quick how to do it.
1, Switch ignition to ON and then wait for the light to go out then switch to off the moment it does (dont let it start flashing on and off)
2, Repeat step 1, three (3) times BUT each time you must count 4 seconds before repeating step 1.
3, After doing step 1, and 2 switch ignition to ON for 1 second then OFF this will then reset your airbag module.

Peter (M0JFK), November 2011

We have had the airbag warning lights go off 4 times.. On the first osccasion the dealer reset it , the second time they put a modification under the driver's seat...supposed to be a longer wiring harness..the third time they charged me £135 to put in a new elongated ??harness under the passenger seat and the forth time they renewed the previous modification harness on the drivers side.. with the advice from them that if it recurrs, they will more than likely change the airbag?? They kept the car for a good hour but from my observation they had done the work in about 10 minutes and despite me telling the desk the mechanic had already done the job,,, they fobbed me off until one hour had elapsed... a bit of a con at garages I guess... so that they can charge for an hours labour... beware... We will try out the FIX next time the airbag warning light comes on..thanks for the advice..
Question: will hard wiring as some have suggested solve the problem and is it advisable..?

Roverram, October 2011

honestwelsh,

glad to add another successful feedback here.

it worked on my 53 se.

thanks

longdali, September 2011

I have a 2004 Almera Tino, and i really cant get this reset sequence to work.....initially it says the warning will only remain on the screen for 7secs and then i should turn off the ignition, but my warning stays on (it does not go off after any period of time)......is there something else i can try, or am i doing something wrong?

Billbhoy, September 2011

This works perfectly and will also donate to charity as last time this happened on another car my local dealership charged me £55 +VAT and all they did was go out to the car park and do what i have just done. Many thanks

Alex, September 2011

thanks worked for me too ! donation on its way to st annes hospice x

deb, August 2011

Air bag warning light reset first time, thanks so much!!! Donation to cancer Research on it s way

Jilly, July 2011

cheers welsh this has been bugging me for a year and it was so simple to fix, a fiver goes in the box. cheers again mate :)

jimmy, June 2011

it worked on my 03 Nissan Almera, fiddled with connector in glove box and several attempts but it work after that!!! brilliant :) More money on its way to the cancer box!

pduffy, June 2011

Thank you from Ireland!! Worked first time

Dom, May 2011

Hi,

I tried a few times on my Nissan Almera SVE and it does not reset using the ignition option. Anyone can help me please?

Jon

R John, May 2011

Thank you so much! It worked!! Took a couple of go's, but got there in the end!! Donation to cancer research, worth every penny.

Bev, March 2011

Brilliant Stuff - worked a treat for our 54 plate almera!! Deffo check that nothing in the glove box is pushing upwards into the passenger airbag cavity when the glove box is closed!!!!!! Then use the ignition reset system to cancel warning light - had to turn ignition on and off with 3 second wait for five times, then one second and off then start car straight away!! Brilliant - will deffo donate to the cancer charity this week - good help and good cause!!

SimonJames, March 2011

omg worked. thanks alot. saved me the hassle of going back to the dealer. love you honestwelsh

PV, February 2011

This sequence worked for me on 04 Tino Dci. Thanks and a fiver goes to the cause.

Tim Page, February 2011

Sorry, maar ik snap nog steeds niet wat ik moet doen om het knipperende lampje van mijn Almera uit 2006 uit te krijgen.
Wie kan het me uitleggen?
Vast bedankt.

Anita, February 2011

i tryed every thing an every thing is still the same lights is still flach in anny help out thare

johnny, February 2011

Thanks honestwelsh will donate £5 to breast cancer. Having only bought my Nissan just before christmas light came on 2nd January, thought it was going to be expensive to fix so left it for a while but it is irritating. Checked on line to see if it was a common problem (seems it is) tried your remedy and worked after 3 goes. Am well pleased!!!!!

sylvia, January 2011

Had a flashing airbag warning light after the snowfalls in December 2010. Followed your instructions:
Ign. On -wait for light off afeter 7 seconds and then before 1st flash turn off ign. then count to 3 and switch on.
Repeat two more times (3 in total).
After third time switch on ign. for 1 second then switch off. Switch on again and this time you can start the car.
Airbag reset first time.
Excellent - thanks.

Jim Murphy, January 2011

many many thanks for your help :)

sam, December 2010

Works also in Finland, thanks a lot!

Flying finn with P12, December 2010

Honestwelsh for President! Will drop R12.00 in the cancer box. Current exchange rate $1 = R11.15 Thanks again.

Eus, November 2010

Wow, tried it and it does really work, I'm worried now though that the airbag won't open on impact, does this have to be checked out?

Amanda Fairman, November 2010

just tried this on my 1.8 05 almera tino works great had to have a few goes at it but it does work, thanks a million, £10 to prostate cancer charity thanks again...

shaun66, November 2010

Spot on thanks! It works on a Primera as well. I will be donating £1 when I next see a cancer charity collecting box..

Kev, November 2010

My airbag light will not go off.

dominic, November 2010

this is perfect thank you

archie, October 2010

Worked a treat ... many thanks. Donation waiting....

Jim R, October 2010

Fix worked on second attempt on my almera 1.8 se saloon. Money in cancer box.

coyote, October 2010

the nissan airbag problem is a very old one and a very painful act. if you google this problem you will allsorts of answers, the most tested one is the ignition exercise, turning off and on the ignition and waiting the light to go away, well in fact it does after you have fixed the airbag problem, the main problem with primera p12 is that it has sensors under the driver and passenger seats which connets the airbags, this connection over the period of time wears away, to fix this it has to be tightened and if that does not work then the connection has to be cut and connected manually. after that the ignition exercise can be repeated, this is how if fixed the problem, under the seat find the connection and then ignition exercise.

wasim anwar from norway, September 2010

thanks for the tip it worked on my Nissan Tino so happy many thanks

pt, September 2010

It really worked thanks very much a few pounds in the cancer box thanks

AZ, August 2010

i have search this topic and cant find the honestwelsh fix. Can someone please tell me the procedure thanks

A Z, August 2010

Sorry, I'm trying to follow this discussion as to what I should do but can't quite. I bought a 2004 Nissan Almera yesterday and noticed the light about 20 mins from the dealer's travelling on the Motorway. Too lazy to go back.

SW, July 2010

did not leave ignition on long enough between the 3 secs it was switched off - but once i left it one for the 7 secs each time - it worked perfect. many thanks another happy customer and another donation

Hils, July 2010

Fantastic, it just worked on my Almera from 2005.

Maarten (NL), July 2010

will - leeds ...

Persevere - the sequence and timing has to be exact. I've done this three or four times, due to my tall lanky sone shifting the seat from my usual position. Even though I know the procedure, I never get it right first or second try. The fault usually occurs when adjusting the height of the seat rather than the rake - but the fix works without fiddling with the sensor, which is hard to access

LaughingFeet, July 2010

Many thanks worked 1st time on my Nissan 2006 Almera
This has saved me money not having to take it to my local garage.

paul b, July 2010

Thanks Honestwelsh!
I own an 05 Primera 1.8.. Had to do this a few times and exactly as you said, but it worked a treat. A large garage bill was the last thing I needed at present. Will put in a few quid in a Cancer charity box when I pass one for sure. All the best.

Will - Leeds, July 2010

Have tried the above sequence several times to no avail. Any advice on how to check the sensors, also exactly where are they? My car is an Almera

Ralph M, July 2010

Many thanks,worked on my Almera today. Garage had shifted driver seat back and if done with force causes problem.
I put a pound in the hospice box.

Colin R, July 2010

Brilliant. Worked fist time £60 to me £10 to Marie Currie
Sod all to Nissan
Thanks

Mike MQ, June 2010

Thanks HonestWelsh - you've done it again, my airbag light has been on for about a year! followed your advice and about after 5 goes its gone! well done its tips like yours that are saving us a lot of pennies and doing good for cancer research - heres another fiver!

For those who aren't great with cars(me!) keep trying this it really does work!

Lorna S, June 2010

A big thank you to Mr honestwelsh !!! I tried ur method on my nissan almera 2004 and it works perfectly!

kenny, June 2010

Absolutely Fantastic!! Had to do it twice but it worked second time as the first time my hubby was too slow to turn it off. Our nissan dealer wanted £95 just to do this. We are definitely going to put few quid into the charity box.

biliolant, June 2010

Another fiver in the MacMillan Nurses box in Ardgowan Hospice this afternoon!!
Thank you HONESTWELSH. Did the fix last night on my 54 plate Almera Tino 1.8 - worked first time! Not only saved money, but also the inconvenience of being without the car for a day. Brilliant!

LaughingFeet, May 2010

Honest welsh, you just saved us a packet. Go raibh maith agat, and a fiver will go to cancer research here in Ireland. Thanks again.

Ann, May 2010

wow worked on my 2003 Nissan too. donation to cancer will be made

hev, April 2010

this is the most ubelievable piece of information lve ever come across..l was laughing after l managed to reset mine just this morning!!

il make sure cancer gets 10 quid

Tomy, April 2010

Thanks you genius!!

Mac's Ma!, April 2010

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! Honest Welsh is a saviour worked first time.
Cancer box donation on it's way

Leigh-on-Sea, March 2010

Top answer really does work many thanks put my donation in box thank you .

malcolm, March 2010

fantastic!!!!!! worked first time!! MANY THANKS

YOGI, March 2010

ive had this for over two yrs nissan wanted to charge £100 which i didnt have thank you very much

terry, March 2010

Local Nissan dealer wanted £65 to plug in the diagnostic thingy. I tried the Honest Welsh solution and within 20 secs the warning light went out. Thanks a bundle HW.

Malcolm ( over the moon ) G, February 2010

Brilliant worked on my 2004 Almera. I will be making a charity donation

Des, January 2010

Hey it also worked for me, £5 going into the cancer box next time I see a box.

Happy Person, January 2010

No it wont fail the MOT due to the light as ive just had one passed with airbag light on and engine management light on.

MOT garage said the only light it would fail on is ABS.

Cdtronix.com, January 2010

Tried this on me 2001 primera, worked first time.My wife had just moved the seat forward.This may have triggered the warning light to come.Thanks Honest welsh. Donation to be made to Macmillan.
Much more deserving than Nissan

Kevin Ryan, December 2009

This was fantastic. Only took me two attempts! Put £2 in MacMillan Nurse collection box the day before I tried it as I was THAT confident. Oh, and I also emptied out most of the detritus from the glove box before starting.

Des Lavender, December 2009

It worked a treat, many thanks. I mentioned it to the Garage (Nissan) and they wanted to book the car in !!!!!! and to think that they would have charged me for something that takes 20 Sec to put right.

Wonderfull to know that the information is out there. fantastic

Gary, December 2009

nice 1 to the welsh fella, just tried it and worked,, deffo £5 in cancer box and loose change everytime i see one.

stevie d blackpool, December 2009

Tried this, worked first time was brilliant....quick question does this reset the airbag as in it being reset clears the the control module fault that it possibly is...i.e. is the airbag now fully operational or has the light just been reset???

Will be making a good donation on the last day of Movember...Cheers for this

Big Carl, November 2009

just bought a nissan almera tino on a 55 plate and your tip on the air bag worked first time spot on .

lee, November 2009

Just tried this on a 2006 primera, had to switch on and off 5 times but worked a treat thanks

MD, October 2009

Turn on engine wait for airbag light to go out turn of engine count to 3 and do the same 3 times .Turn engine back on for 1 second then of back on and start

LJ, September 2009

Please turn the ignition on till airbag warning lamp goes out (approx 7 seconds) Immediately after airbag warning lamp goes out, turn ignition off for 3 seconds i.e. 0-1-2-3 or 1-2-3-4 (either way its 3 seconds) then turn ignition back on, Do this 3 times, after carrying out the above, turn the ignition on for 1 second and immediately turn ignition off, then back on again and start car, this resets the airbag memory. Make sure the under seat connectors are ok.
Hope this helps.

Shahid, September 2009

omg it workz on my Nissan Almera N16 . but i needed 5 runs. Thank you so much ;D

Hammer, September 2009

Hey! I just had that problem! The fix works perfect! Thank you!

Szymon, August 2009

This has cured the flashing airbag warning light on my 2005 Almera.

More money on its way to the cancer Charity box!

Many thanks Honestwelsh.

Steve R, August 2009

Hi

Just did this on a 2005 Terrano and worked perfectly

David, August 2009

thanks for your suggestion it worked for me thanks that has saved me a trip to the repairers

Keith, August 2009

just done it on my 54 reg primera t-spec an it work perfectly !!!!! you are a god honestwelsh thanx !!!! ill put a donation in the box for ya !!

deano, July 2009

Honestwelsh, you little ripper! Just tried this out on my dad's Nissan and it worked a treat.

£1 in the box from us for sure!

CindyCB, July 2009

great help, had to repeat it a few times, but eventually it reset. Thanks very Much.

Newdoo, July 2009

All hail honestwelsh. Fixed my girlfriends car just now with this. Thanks

Vinyl, July 2009

Fantastic, worked for me as well. Thank you so much. Couple of quid off to cancer research

Richard, June 2009

what is the solution? Icouldnt understand the solution? What must I do to reset airbag light flashing on my 2005 primera?

tolga OLGUN, May 2009

Can't thank You enough.

Have had this problem twice now, was fixed first time under warranty and this time my wife was going to book the car into Nissan for them to look at, (it would have cost us £70.00 plus).

Only Problem is my wife found this answer and fixed the car while I was at work. Now I'll never hear the end of it. :-)

Will be sure to put some money to Your cause.

Thanks again

Flan, April 2009

that does the warning light mean which has a car with key in the middle???

jas, April 2009

honestwelsh, your tip from August 2008, what a result. Airbag warning light appeared all of a sudden on my 2004 Tino. Your advice fixed it first time. This is after Nissan main dealer wanted £85 to plug the car into their diagnostic computer.

goldfish, April 2009

dropping the seat back to quickly causes the light to come on, this has happened twice since had car. Luckily my dealer fixed it for free each time

ken, April 2009

everyoneis reffering to what honestwelsh said to do. I an't find his answer, could someone tell me pls?

willie, April 2009

I tried the suggestion by honestwelsh last night. The warning light continued to flash even after trying the ignition sequence. However this morning when I went to drive my car the airbag warning light had reset itself. Thankyou for such great information, makes life somewhat less stressful.

Shelley, March 2009

Excellent fix......mechanic told me the problem was related to shoving too much stuff into the glove compartment......there's a small flap in there, that if you open it by mistake causes the light to come on. Nissan price to diagnose at € 75.00.....€20 euro in my local collection box.

alan Jones, February 2009

Thanks, worked a treat. Will give some money to charity.

S.S.Bahra, December 2008

It's Just worked on my 54 tino thanks

Rob, December 2008

saved me a fortune, thanks honestwelsh. £5 going into cancer box. Worked on 2005 Tino SE, 2.2 DCI.

Matt, December 2008

Thanks HonestWelsh from ex Swansea boy. Had problem on my Almera Tino and this solved it. Again problem only appeared approx 1 week after main dealer servicing--question is did they do something to make it fail?
Will definitely put £1 in cancer box and also add another £1 as its Christmas!

HappyMike, December 2008

Thanks HONEST WELSH - £1 will be going into next cancer box I see - maybe a bit more.

Worked on my 2005 Almera 1.5 SE.

OnDee, December 2008

tried it on a 2001 almera and it worked. Thanks a lot

mark d, November 2008

Just done it in the garage and now OK. It seems that this model 1.8 04/05 cars this is common fault and is usually one of the side bags in the front seat. So if you can accept this, a good solution. Extra pound for the next few weeks with all my loose change that I put in the McMillan box every week.
Even if you have the fault repaired by Nissan no guarantee it won't come back.

Geoff L, November 2008

tried that method didnt work in the renault espace

martin, November 2008

Fantastic....Just tried this 'fix' and it worked 1st time. Hopefully the airbag light will stay off....£1 in the next charity box !!! Many Thanks. Steve

Stephen Evans, October 2008

Worked fine on my P12 -thanks honestwelsh.
I'll do as you say when see a cancer box.

Andrew, October 2008

Have also recently had this problem which also cuts off
all the electrics - does this happen to anyone else

Glennp, October 2008

you are a star this also worked on a nissan primera sport many thanks i will put money in the cancer box

peter b, October 2008

Worked brilliantly on a 2004 Almera. Thank you.

DM, September 2008

honestwelsh - is this just a Nissan thing or does it apply to other models, ie, Ford? i can´t believe it could be so simple to rectify the problem ...

Phillip, September 2008

Had a service and MOT (£200) - the next day the warning light was flashing. Your solution works - very many thanks.

David, September 2008

Honestwelsh - many thanks for this tip. I bought an Almera Tino at the auctions last week and a few days later the airbag light came on. Thanks to you all I needed to do was follow your instructions and bingo the light went out!! Top tip.

Steve P, September 2008

Thank you honest welsh i did this it worked you saved me £200 from nissan thank you i will put a pound in the next cancer box i pass many thanks on happy person any more tips ?????

Nissan dealers never!!!, September 2008

My airbag light has also been flashing. I will try and reset the memory as suggested. However, if it is flashing surely it is flashing as there is a problem with the pre-tensioner on the seat belt which also needs looking at??

If this remains faulty, will the airbag inflate as it is supposed to?

Diane D, September 2008

My air bag light was on for the MOT it doesnt fail for that, but they add in a coment about it to make you aware of it.

Ange, August 2008

try this and promise to put a pound in the next cancer box you pass,
ignition on till airbag light goes off briefly (approx 7 seconds) immediately after airbag light goes out, turn ignition off for 3 seconds ie 0-1-2-3 or 1-2-3-4 then turn ignition back on, do this three times, after doing this, turn the ignition on for 1 second, and immediately turn ignition off,then back on again and start the car, this resets the air bag memory that nobody wants to tell you about how to fix, enjoy the rest of the 69 pound i have saved you, HONESTWELSH

honestwelsh, August 2008

Mine started flashing a couple of days ago. I guess it's still OK to drive, but will it fail the MOT? Owner's manual says take it straight to the Nissan dealer, but as you say, we'll have to pay through the nose.

Ruben V, August 2008

link Click here to see other fixes for Nissan Almera.