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Posted on Jun 10, 2008

Airbag light my airbag light on my 99miata just started coming on and flashing

  • taz01 Jun 18, 2008

    when i read the solution, i remembered that i had just had an alarm system installed, and though it wasn't the plug suggested, i did find one loose behind the center panel directly beneath the steering wheel on the under side of the dash. Thanks for the help.

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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.

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