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Mazda3 Dashboard and Instrumentation Questions

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This isn't exactly a dash issue...Please help! by missyc1
Nov 20, 2007 (9:18 am)
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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?
 
 
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Re: This isn't exactly a dash issue...Please help! [missyc1] by pf_flyer HOST
Nov 20, 2007 (9:29 am)
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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.
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Re: This isn't exactly a dash issue...Please help! [pf_flyer] by missyc1
Nov 20, 2007 (9:55 am)
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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?
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Re: This isn't exactly a dash issue...Please help! [missyc1] by roadburner
Nov 20, 2007 (12:17 pm)
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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.
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Re: Digital clock problems? [missyc1] by m3fan3
Dec 15, 2007 (7:44 pm)
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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.
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Re: This isn't exactly a dash issue...Please help! [missyc1] by m3fan3
Dec 15, 2007 (7:55 pm)
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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.
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Re: This isn't exactly a dash issue...Please help! [m3fan3] by m3fan3
Dec 16, 2007 (11:37 am)
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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.
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airbags by missyc1
Dec 16, 2007 (2:59 pm)
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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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How to unlock Mazda 3's trip computer. by jc22
Feb 20, 2007 (1:37 pm)
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Thanks to Andreas of Mazda3Forums I was able to unlock my trip computer on my 07 Mazda 3. It works for 06 too! Sorry, but this hack does not work for earlier models.
    
1. Press and hold down CD and AM/FM buttons
2. Start your car while still pressing down on those buttons
3. The display will read, "DIS ON" which means Driver Information System On.
4. Release the CD and AM/FM buttons
5. Turn off and restart the car
6. Now press the Set button and cycle through your avg. mpg, miles until empty, current mpg, and avg mph!
    
Now you can truly know your Real MPG numbers! Which is a mixed blessing!
    
Please pass this info to others!
    
JC

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