Flashing airbag warning light

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Yes, you are correct, disconnecting the fuse box has broken the pairing between the key and the immobilizer system. Did you remove the main connection plugs to the fuse box? My thought is that those connectors have never been removed since the car was built and breaking a remaking the connection, you might have some connections that as not as good as they should be. Pull the connectors again and give them a good spray with electrical contact cleaner (that is NOT WD40). Then reconnect.

There is various ideas on resetting the Immobilizer here.

https://www.google.com/search?q=mazda+miata+immobilizer+system+reset

Or a Mobile Auto Locksmith

https://www.google.com/search?q=mobile+auto+locksmith+near+me

Just for fun, here are the Fuse Box locations and diagrams. They have changed over the years, and as you didn't state the year, here is all of them.

Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA; 1989-1997) fuses

Fuse Box Diagrams https://fuse-box.info > mazda > mazda-mx-5-miata-na...

Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Mazda MX-5 Miata 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, get information about the location of the fuse ...

Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND; 2016-2023) fuses

Fuse Box Diagrams https://fuse-box.info > mazda > mazda-mx-5-miata-nd...

Fuse box diagram (location and assignment of electrical fuses) for Mazda MX-5 Miata (MX5) (ND; 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).

If you have a manual, it will tell you. I will give you a site that has the icons on it. There are several red cars so check it so you can see if one is the one you are seeing. http://www.mazdaoflodi.com/blog/what-do-mazda-dashboard-warning-lights-mean

Clean corrosion from the cables, if any. Could be a bad alternator.

Faulty dashboard panel.

10 blinks is a faulty diagnostic module. If available at the dealer it will be hundreds of dollars. You do see these at salvage yards and on eBay but remember you're purchasing the same 25 year old part that you had failed so make sure you can return the item if it doesn't work. Airbag Blink Codes

It is giving you a fault code ( most likely fault #2 ) that your Mazda dealer will have a reference sheet for and be able to tell you over the phone.

there are a quite a few problems associated with the airbag light flashing. The light will flash in long and short frequencies, this is a diagnostic code, e.g. two long flashes followed by six short flashes equals code 26, which is clockspring. Other codes are: 46 and 47 connector under seat, 3 power supply etc.

mcdevito75 here, The Mazda people should have the manual with the picture. Also speak again with the Mazda people.

try wiggling wires under the front seats ,if that dont work then take the builb out

This is either a problem with one or both of your airbags or the airbag connector located at the back of the glovebox has been disconnected for some reason. (ie. to prevent airbag opening when installing baby seat) (1999 miata does not have a baby seat airbag disabling sensor).

You should get your car inspected at your local mazda service to check if this is a wiring (plug disconnected) issue or one of your airbags is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced.

Flashing airbag light could indicate that either one of the airbags or both have a problem. Disconnecting the passenger's airbag has the same effect.

Warning! Do NOT attempt to do any kind of airbag/airbag wiring related repair yourself. Airbag problems should be addressed ONLY by certified technicians at your local Mazda service. (Airbag fixing requires for example that the car battery is disconnected, you MUST NOT attempt anything with the car battery connected).


Hope this helps.