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#9 of 77 Re: How to get rid of the red [chickenlips] by missyc1 Nov 20, 2007 (9:04 am)
Replying to: chickenlips (Oct 16, 2007 5:17 pm) I don't know if anyone answered you or not put if you push the dim switch for the dash lights in, it will switch from blue to all bright red.
#10 of 77 This isn't exactly a dash issue...Please help! by missyc1 Nov 20, 2007 (9:18 am)
I have an 07' Mazda3 S Touring. A motorcycle ripped the front bumper off of my car. (thank GOD thats the only damage it did!) Ever since I have noticed that when my daughter who is 82 lbs.sits in the front seat, the AIR BAG IS OFF light comes on. I never noticed that ever coming on before the accident. Also, the back right passenger airbag cover was coming off. My question is this...Is there a sensor that gauges weight or height for a front seat passenger? Could it have something to do with that cover not being secured? The dealership said that yes, it has a sensor, but the light should not come on.   Can someone answer my concerns and explain to me about how the airbag system works in a Mazda3 sedan?     Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Nov 20, 2007 9:29 am) missyc1 (Nov 20, 2007 9:55 am) m3fan3 (Dec 15, 2007 7:55 pm) and 1 more... roadburner (Nov 20, 2007 12:17 pm)
#11 of 77 Re: This isn't exactly a dash issue...Please help! [missyc1] by pf_flyer HOST Nov 20, 2007 (9:29 am)
Replying to: missyc1 (Nov 20, 2007 9:18 am) I don't think the bumper is related to the airbag light at all. I don't own a 3, but I sometimes see the airbag off light come on in my Versa with my daughter who weighs about 140 if she fidgets around on the seat and sits kind of slouched down. A gallon of milk placed on the seat will also trigger the light, since I assume the seats thinks there's a very light person there and so it turns off the airbag.   Even my wife has made the airbag off light come on by shifting in the seat on a long trip or reclining the seat fully to take a rest while I drive. The sensor in the seat seems fairly sensitive to changes in weight.   Keep an eye on it and I bet you'll find that you're seeing something similar. Replies to this message: missyc1 (Nov 20, 2007 9:55 am) m3fan3 (Dec 15, 2007 7:55 pm) m3fan3 (Dec 16, 2007 11:37 am)
#12 of 77 Re: This isn't exactly a dash issue...Please help! [pf_flyer] by missyc1 Nov 20, 2007 (9:55 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Nov 20, 2007 9:29 am) Well, we played around a bit to see what this thing is doing. She sits in it, the light comes on, she gets out the light goes off. I had nothing in the seat at all and the buckeled the seat belt and the light came on. Someone said its a safety feature and it just may be too sensitive. So I am assuming that it sensing her weight not being heavy enough to sit in the front seat with an airbag that could hurt her even more if we were to be involved in a collision? Replies to this message: m3fan3 (Dec 15, 2007 7:55 pm) m3fan3 (Dec 16, 2007 11:37 am)
#13 of 77 Re: This isn't exactly a dash issue...Please help! [missyc1] by roadburner Nov 20, 2007 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: missyc1 (Nov 20, 2007 9:18 am) We had a similar problem with my wife's BMW X3. In that case the problem was a defective occupant sensor mat, which is located in the bottom seat cushion. Your Mazda dealer should have an SRS diagnostic tool which will be able to pinpoint the problem.
#14 of 77 Re: Digital clock problems? [missyc1] by m3fan3 Dec 15, 2007 (7:44 pm)
Replying to: missyc1 (Jul 09, 2007 7:27 am) Yes i had this problem a couple of times, except it didnt go ahead, but behind 30 minuutes. To fix it: well i just switched it back to the correct time. it only happened once or twice and i thought there was no need to try and fix it cause i read many people got the same issue.
#15 of 77 Re: This isn't exactly a dash issue...Please help! [missyc1] by m3fan3 Dec 15, 2007 (7:55 pm)
Replying to: missyc1 (Nov 20, 2007 9:55 am) the passenger airbag's light should turn on if and only if it senses that there is 30 pounds or less on the seat. for instance if i put one of my knees on the seat itll turn on. i read this in the manual. mine is an '06. so i would have that checked by the dealer, since it is a safety issue and is very important. Replies to this message: m3fan3 (Dec 16, 2007 11:37 am)
#16 of 77 Re: This isn't exactly a dash issue...Please help! [m3fan3] by m3fan3 Dec 16, 2007 (11:37 am)
Replying to: m3fan3 (Dec 15, 2007 7:55 pm) I just looked in the manual and its actually 66lbs/30kg or less for the "airbag is off" light to come on.so since your child was 88 lbs it is still not working properly. the light should not be on if the person is over 66lbs.
#17 of 77 airbags by missyc1 Dec 16, 2007 (2:59 pm)
The dealer says its less than 70ish pounds is what they calibrate it at. They told me its safe and the airbags work. WHO KNOWS! They also buffed my brand new car and I have swirl marks in too. Who the heck does that crap to BRAND NEW PAINT????? Can ya tell I'm peeved??????? They think I don't know any better becuz I'm a girl. Little do they know I am a stickler when it comes to my cars and I notice EVERYTHING!...sorry for the venting...carry on...lol

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