Airbag light warning in dash of 2004 Mz3

[moonsea]

Did anybody know whether MAZDA recalled 2004 MA3 for the problem of airbag light in Canada? I checked in internet and found it was recalled in US. Not sure whether recalled in Canda.
Just bought a used 2004 MA3, but the warning light in dash of airbag is always illuminant:bang:bang

[FLIPDADY]

Shoot me your VIN# I can check for any outstanding recalls.

[mazda3?]

i have the same problem the day after i changed my battery and brake light

[TheMAN]

the airbag recall applied in canada also
PM flipdaddy your VIN and you will know for sure

edit: holy necro batman!

[m3rk]

Is it the passenger Airbag light?

I have the same problem on my 07 and I read that it has something to do with the weight and sensors. For me when someone sits in the seat it turns off, but when they get out it turns back on.

Hope this helps :)

[aris]

My air bag light came on last week... Friday the light came on and Monday night it shut off on it's own?

[Prima Tech Aaron]

air bag light is a continuous monitor, meaning it checks for problems all the time. when the issue is there, light comes on. problem not there light goes out. air bag light covers the entire air bag system so you really need to scan it to narrow it down. it's better left to the dealer due to sensitive and explosive components.

common intermittant issue is a clock spring (coil of wires keeping your air bag connected as you turn the wheel). as the steering wheel turns there may be a break in the wires causing the light to come on.

[Shawn]

So does any ODBII scanner pull the DTC codes, or is this the dealer only item?

[aris]

So does any ODBII scanner pull the DTC codes, or is this the dealer only item?

No it's a different scanner for the air bag... Last week I had to take my car to the dealer to scan the code for air bag light... Cost me $55 tax in to scan for the codes.

[Jl0630]

Hey I also drive a 04 mazda 3 that I bought used and the airbag sensor suddenly started illuminating tonight and hasn't shut off since. Does anyone else have the same problem and if so if its an expensive fix??

[aris]

Hey I also drive a 04 mazda 3 that I bought used and the airbag sensor suddenly started illuminating tonight and hasn't shut off since. Does anyone else have the same problem and if so if its an expensive fix??

It's kinda a hard for any of us to answer your question without knowing what the code is. Since you haven't scaned it the only advise I could give you is check passenger side seat. Make sure all the plugs under the seat is on good.
Make sure the battery is disconcerted when doing it.

This was all that was wrong with mine... Passenger side seat moves up and down and the one plug came undone.

[Jl0630]

Hey thanks for the advice I'll check it out, I hope it's a simple fix. I'll try to bring it in to my mechanic to get scanned too.

[MK519]

sorry to revive a thread from 2011 but this started happening in my car this week. I own a 2007 sedan and the airbag light on my dash where the speedometers are located are always on. My temp fix to make it disappear is to turn the car back off and on until it disappears lol. I hate seeing lights on my dash :bang . anyone know if i can still claim this for recall that happened way back when? or anybody know a problem/solution? tnx

[McGuyver_3]

how about starting off by finding out what your problem is? Any warning light can mean several different things. The recal is generally directed towards a very certain code/area.