Here is perhaps the light that lights up most often. People often say that we are dealing with a warning light problem and not a problem with this airbag. However, it is advisable to be sure. Because the day you get a hanging, it is better to keep it in your Nissan Maxima 2. What is useful to understand is that your airbag warning light on will not cause a counter inspection following the technical control. This air pocket, invented in 1981, now exists in all cars less than 15 years old. We will see here for what purpose the indicator light comes on, and how to troubleshoot it by yourself.light-airbag-Nissan-Maxima-2

Why the airbag warning light on your Nissan Maxima 2 comes on

You probably don't ignore it, however your airbag warning light does not automatically mean that the airbag has a problem. Most of the time, this airbag works well, and it's simply an electrical connection problem. In this situation, we advise you to check these connectors.

The airbag of your Nissan Maxima 2 is deactivated

In all vehicle models it is possible to deactivate the passenger airbag. This can be done, for example, when you want to place a child seat on the passenger seat. Generally, the button used to activate it is at the glove box, or at the level of the dashboard passenger side.

Airbag connection problem with your Nissan Maxima 2

You will find in your Nissan Maxima 2 electrical connections which go from the airbag to the dashboard. Over time, it can happen that your connection deteriorates. Sometimes you just need to disconnect this electrical connection, blow inside and reconnect. We can also insert a specific product which is used to clean the connectors. In the event that these are in fact unsoldered, you have the possibility of obtaining a soldering iron and do the welding by yourself. In the event that a cable is broken, it will have to be changed.

The airbag of your Nissan Maxima 2 is defective

The average lifespan of an airbag is 15 years. Although brands recommend having it replaced every 10 years, it will work for a few more years. As soon as this airbag is very old, the warning light may come on. Changing an airbag is really expensive, so it is sometimes advisable to properly study the problem before changing it.

Conclusion

Your airbag warning light will tend to activate for a multitude of different situations. In most cases, this is simply a small problem of connectivity. If your problem is caused by a defective airbag mechanism, we advise you to replace it. Safety on the road remains essential. Some studies show that an airbag decreases by 10% the fatal accidents on the roads. Let us never forget that even if you are attentive, the danger usually comes from the motorist on the other side. Good road !