Pathfinder Air Bag Light - Crash Zone Sensor Recall Fix and how to turn off the air bag light
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- A Nissan Pathfinder has it's air bag light on - the owner takes it to the dealer and the dealer tells him it's the Crash Zone Sensor (CZS) - What the dealer doesn't tell the owner is that that make, model, and year car has an air bag recall where the crash zone sensor was the defective part that needed to be changed - for free - problem is he doesn't say anything and the owner had to buy and install the part themselves.
I have to add my thanks to the many who have commented below. I've had the airbag light flashing for a couple of months now on my '06 Pathfinder (I know, safe, right?) but haven't found the problem until finding this video. Once I looked through the grill at the crash zone sensor, I saw: 1. the sheet steel cover was not installed over the sensor, 2. the sensor was corroded so badly there were 2 large cracks right through it. I ordered a used sensor on Ebay at about $60 US and when installing it last night, discovered that the cover had been installed in reverse leaving the aluminum sensor body exposed to catch all the road salt and spray through the grill opening. Anyway, long story short, the new one went in easily, I reset the light, and it's off now. Thanks for the video!
Great result - too bad Nissan isn't being forced to recall this problem
I followed your instructions and everything went exactly as you demonstrated. I can’t thank you enough! I’ve sent some nasty emails to Nissan regarding their inability to back the NHTSA recommendations. Thanks again!
Anytime - glad it worked out
Thanks carquestions for the great explanation from beginning to end. I have a 2010 Pathfinder and a few months ago my airbag light started coming on. I went through the diagnostic exercise and found the problem to be the CZS. I sourced the part on eBay for C$157 and it arrived today. THe biggest issue is getting the old one off!! Lots of grinding but finally got it off. The new one was on in 3 minutes and then went through the reset directions by turning on and off. It worked perfectly!! Light is out and I assume the airbags will function properly now.
Thanks again. This saved me a lot of money for sure.
Hi James, what is CZS part number, I have 2012 Pathfinder and not able to found it. Thanks!
@@denisdemchenko6521 Hi Denis. I'm glad I kept some records on this. I have a few different numbers and not completely sure which one landed me with the right part. Here is what I searched:
1) Nissan 98581-ZL10B. I also have,
2) Part No. (Old) TCEA007Y150599
; Part No. (New) TCZL0165120020
I got mine on eBay from some dealer in the UAE for US$125. I was a little skeptical when I ordered it but it got delivered and it worked perfectly. Let me know if you need any of the manuals and instructions. I still have them in PDF files.
Good luck.
Thank you sir!!
I'm Glad you made this video. I found my sensor in my 2004 Nissan Xterra and the bracket that's holding it is bent and the sensor is rusted beyond belief. Thanks again
Glad it helped Star - Cheers from Canada!
My sensor was not corroded so I just did the reset procedure. Problem solved. Thanks so much!
Good going Robert - Cheers from Canada!
Robert, how do you do the reset procedure? I wonder if instead of reply the sensor, one can be cleaned if not badly corroded?
Thanks, mine is flashing now, I was going to take it to the dealer but now I will ask first if this is covered and if not I will do it myself. Coincidentally I had my radiator changed last week so I don't know if this connector was disturbed in any way.
It is right in front of the rad so maybe - but change it yourself and disconnect the battery first!
Thanks, I located it right away thanks to your video and I pre-lubricated the bolts with liquid wrench, then I looked up the transport Canada recall and printed it off , and took it to the dealer, he said the recalls are vin number specific and he would look into it when I bring the truck in for service. I didn't see in the recall a specific set of numbers as the recall was specific to the salty climate where I live in Nova Scotia. The connector looks good and the light wasn't blinking right away after the radiator change, it is like 2 weeks later. Also the dealer said he never changed one ever.
There is a better than 50 50 chance the dealer will do nothing - for a nissan document showing your car go to NHTSA Recalls and look up your exact car - Transport Canada recalls don't give the documents but the US NHTSA site does
ok will do, thanks....how come I can't find this part online anywhere, is it because it is crash sensor ?
@@carquestions US NHTSA doesn't show this recall for VIN search of my 2008 Pathfinder, sold and registered in PA since 2008 (and PA is a named "salt state" on the list)... I actually have doubts it will show this recall for any VIN entered.
I opened a complaint with them just now. thanks !
Great video now I’ll try it to my 2008 Pathfinder thanks for sharing information.
No problem 👍
hi…just found your video…I think I saw you on Marketplace not too long ago….writing you from Barrie…my son has a 2004 350z with same issue…code seems to be 1 6….i’m gonna remove the sensor and clean it all up and the connector and put back to see if that helps…if not, we’ll get a new one and try that…thx for the video
Sounds good - let me know what you find - Cheers Scott!
Excellent re and re walk through! I’m a subscriber!!!
Thanks Pete - Cheers from Canada!
Thanks so much, I fix the problem with my car.
Well done Hugo - cheers from Canada!
Great information and very clear. Can you say if there is a online location to purchase this part?
lift super store in Canada
Nice video! I changed the sensor and did the reset but still getting the flashing light. Any suggestions as to what I should check ?
you need a better scan tool to get more codes I'd guess - Cheers from Canada - let me know what else you find.
@@carquestions thanks. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks
Thanks for your tips...it worked perfectly...I just spent 4 hours trying to remove the sensor without damaging the 🔩...in the end it worked.
Good to hear - great result - Cheers from Canada Rod!
My 2012 xterra has same problem, should be a recall on that year as well. Haven't replaced yet. I live in the Salt eating area.
Did you check the NHTSA website - it might be by now - Cheers Ekay!
No. Thanks. I will check.
Hi. Thanks for the video. I went through the clearing process (before changing sensor) to see what the diagnostic flash would look like. Its 2 long flashes then 2 short flashes. I don't know what this means, but Nissan wants to charge me to tell me whats wrong. So here's my question. 3 days after discovering this airbag light issue, I noticed I had a headlight out. I looked under hood and found the driver side headlight bulb out of the socket (turned on) burned a wiring harness. Would you happen to know/think I may have damaged a wire to the airbag sensor (sensor still good)? Thanks in advance
I'd need to know and see a lot more to answer that - my guess is no for now given how common the problem is for others
hido I need to change the sensor after seatbelt tensioner and side airbag repair?
Thank You very much appreciated
Glad it helped Glen! cheers from Canada
Unfortunately, Nissan no longer makes the part. Any ideas if there's an aftermarket part?
should be - check rock auto
Did the customer try Nissan corporate or another dealer before bringing it to you?
He did as much as he could do - checked the online Nissan Database vin search and went to the dealer - both said sorry - Nissan used this sensor on all Pathfinders built in the US in 08 - Without question going to one dealer should be sufficient - if they can't determine if one of their own vehicle's is in a recall then they should start selling shoes - much less responsibility is involved
I agree. I have a co worker who had a recent bad experience with Honda of NA regarding a TSB. Anyways, if one dealer can't resolve your issue I go to another. And if you can't get help at a dealer then I go to corporate. I know things are a little different in Canada but still it is unacceptable.
Followed his advice, purchased a replacement sensor and swapped out the old one. Reset the dash light and it has not returned. $125 and done. Dealer wanted $260 for labor and $325 for the part. What a rip.
@@quantumfoam1 Hi , what is CZS part number, I have 2012 Pathfinder and not able to found it. Thanks!
Hello I have a 2005 Nissan Armada LE . Do anyone know the exact where I can find the location Airbag light crash zone sensor.
Thanks for the great video.Could you give me the source where i can get the sensor for 119$ ? Are they the same sensors for the side impact air bags? Both of my side impact sensors are totally corroded ,almost beyond recognition. They are beside the front seats under the carpet and the plastic molding.
Check rockauto.com or dealer -
I have an 07 Xterra.
The sensor looks identical (very likely a shared part).
Based on my airbag light flashing pattern, I was able to determine it was the driver's side impact sensor, which is located just beside the drivers seat under the carpet.
I refuse to pay $200+ extortion amounts the dealers charge for this item, so I searched my local junkyards.
No success yet, as all the ones I seen thus far seem to have been already raided and taken out (this is already very telling, as this is likely a wide spread issue)
But now that I seen this video, I started thinking, that the front sensor might also be compatible to be used as a side sensor, since it looks exactly the same.
I never checked any of the junkyard Xterra's for the front sensor....do you think I might be onto something here?
You might be - check the part numbers first - Cheers Vik
Hi! I have the same problem. I have an additional problem, the Horn stopped working. Friend of mine told me the problem is in the wheel, in the center part, it is broken and due to that the Horn stopped working and the airbag light is always blinking. In your experience, does this make any sense? Are the 2 problems not related at all, and I do need to Replace the part? Best regards
I'd check to see if there is power to the horn when you honk it - if there is then the horn is defective not the switch - the problems could be related but not likely
@@carquestions thank you for your kind answer. Will do that, and try to power the Horn without the switch, to check if it honks. If it is the sensor, and this problem affects all the airbags ejection it surely is a major issue. Will try to get to you with more info on this, it might help others. Wish you the best
I have a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder and my horn has stopped working and at the same time my air bag light is blinking.
I also will not buy any Nissans again either. I bought mine while they were unloading it for sale new on their Nissan lot. My Air conditioner has never worked right and finally quit when my warranty was out. Also These pathfinders can have faulty Radiator problems that cause the transmissions to go out as mine did 3,700.00 to fix. My son also drove a 07 Nissan Altima that had Transmission issues that wouldn't shift automatically to second gear some of the time and the car would bunny hop and we would have to get to safety and turn the car off and back on again. Also $ 1,900.00 to fix and many other owners had the same problem also requesting recalls for their safety. I filed a complaint with the NTHSA and never heard anything back and the car is now totaled from an accident. I have spent way to much money on Nissans
@@mylife-321-0 Susan Montgomery I live in Angola, Africa, and Nissans are quite reliable, even in this harsh environment (we have to do a lot of off-road). My pathfinder is 10 years old and the motor is still running fine, I love the car. Do not have experience with the automatic transmission, mine is manual. Nissan maintenance os expensive. My honk works fine, I believe your driving wheel, at the center, is also broken (poor material quality), I used the honk a lot and it broke. Do not know if replacing the center part of the wheel would solve the problem. Wish you the best
Is this airbag light reset is the same for 2017 Pathfinder? I try without success. Any suggestion?
Any luck, i have 2017 Nissan Altima, light is soild, dont blink juat stays on, u ever find out the issue
@@thomaskirby7475 dealers reset only
@@mikeomax8101 dang man, i took it ti get oil change, and got ot back now the light stays on, i cant help to think they did something to cost me more cash, but ty fir getting back, how much was ot ti fix yours
I just hit the gaurd rails tonight with my 07 Xterra and cracked my bumper cover pretty good, airbags did not go off but the light stays on solid now. Is this a faulty sensor?
Sorry to hear that - you need to have it scanned now to see if its the front sensor - if all it did was crack a bumper cover and didn't push the rad in it wasn't hit hard enough for the airbag to go off
carquestions I figured it out. The passenger front seat belt is locked up tight as hell, it blew the charges in it. I got it out and sending it to a company Tuesday to make it brand new again.
Good work - the seat belt pretensioner - hopefully it resets after replacement - watch the video for reset procedure
My airbag light does not flash like yours, it is still staying on constant after I just replaced the seatbelt
Two or three years ago my kids slammed into a car that pulled out in front of them, good bit of damage, hood, bumper, grill, right front fender too, but the airbags didn’t go off , body shop guy said it’s not really uncommon,
now my light is blinking, also my horn, or cruise control isn’t working, I’m guessing maybe this problem is inside the steering cover, but will probably get another crash sensor too, for peace of mind, either way I love that we can come and watch these clips, and learn more about our vehicles... thanks for the videos .... Rob
I have '07 Frontier. Airbag sensor light goes lit (4 secs) then lit lit (twice) then repeats. Is there meaning on it? What kind scanner to determine airbag code? Any help, Thanks !
Btw, here in USA, Nissan recalled it.
Heres the details...AIR BAGS:FRONTAL recall date: 12/18/2008
Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 242720
Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
That what they said at the dealership ---- I may have to buy their sensor-- but not at that location !😝😝😝😜
Don't blame you one bit F3 - Cheers from Canada!
Airbag light flashing. Getting B1035 so replaced the sensor. Now getting both B1035 and B1037. Replaced the pigtail and still nothing. Any ideas?
in cases like this I usually go back over what I've done - is the replacement sensor good? - is it vehicle matched etc etc - all the details? keep at it you'll get it. - Cheers from Canada.
What was the SRS code? How many flashes? My 2006 frontier in diagnostic mode has 6 flashes. Is this the code for the front crash sensor? Thanks
If it is 6 short and one long flash, it’s the front crash sensor. Getting mine replaced soon!
@@MaximumDIYGarage Beauty, yeah I figured it was after looking through an SRS manual. Replaced it, reset the SRS and all fixed!
Sorry for the late reply - good to hear - Cheers!
I changed the exact sensor. Replaced the sensor, reset the light, went for a drive and light started flashing again. Is there other sensors somewhere could have the same problem?
Get the codes and let me know - Cheers
@@carquestions C1163 code. Steering Angle Sensor Circuit???
Don’t think that has anything to do with it.
That's the clockspring@@13ghosts31
Beside all , the 1 st thing is unhook the battery
Would it be applicable in Nissan Frontier too?
Very likely Ozz - Cheers from Canada!
I have a 2013 frontier with the same problem, airbag light flashing, did the 3 step method. worked, but the light came back on😠😠
So I guess is the sensor?
Yep - you got it right - replace sensor
Did this and still have the 2 blinks, I've tried this around 20 times. Any suggestions?
Get codes and recheck
My airbag light is on solid not flashing, could this be the same issue?
Yes it code be Mike - scan for codes and let me know what you find - Cheers from Canada!
Got a 2012 pathfinder last march 8. As a temporary 3 row vehicle cause my wife's parents are here for vacation in canada. It has an airbag alarm blinking. I was planning to do a diy replacement of its front sensor. Then last Wednesday we received a mail about airbag recall but when we took it to the stealership. They did not honor it.
Yep - lots of stories like yours - get the codes - if it says front sensor then just replace it - let me know what happens - Cheers from Canada!
@@carquestions I'll let you know sir. Today, I will bring my pathy for diagnosis to confirm if its the front impact sensor is the fault. Then I will order the sensor.
Just had scanned my pathfinder earlier. The code is B1119 Faulty left airbag satellite sensor.
@@torjacker3292 Thats the left side impact airbag sensor - check wiring - or replace sensor
@@carquestions do you know where is the exact location of that sensor sir?
It just happen to me. I just called Nissan with the same issue and told them about the recall. I was told the same BS from Nissan. It all about money for these automakers. They need to own it and
take responsibility for this BS!!! Looking at the video the labor is not hard. Com on NIssan!! :-(
You could always file a complaint with NHTSA - that might cause some problems
@@carquestions Called the stealership for this part. They want $385? Crazy! Going to see if I can find online cheaper.
@@hollowaymiles did you resolve the issue? Did you replace with original new or used part?
My 06 Xterra has a code for the right side pretensioner. I replaced it with a new pretensioner from the dealer. The light and code is still there. I'm not happy.
You might need a higher grade Scan tool in order to wipe that code George - Cheers from Canada!
I have an older Snap-on at home, hasn't been updated in a while, but it's way past 2006. I'll check at my shop, we have the latest scanner and software.
That should do it unless there is another as yet undiscovered issue @@georose33
I tried with 2010 Nissan Pathfinder v6 4.0l ,i bought a brand new sensor from the dealer,i did the reset with the car key, nothing work
Need to get codes asap
Having that problem now on my 2012 Nissan Xterra. In WV.
Let me know how you make out - Cheers!
What to do when lights just stay on, np flashing, even when driving juat stays on
Scan it for codes is what I'd do Tom - let me know what you find - Cheers from Canada!
@@carquestions ok,ty my man
My truck is a 09 Equator. Now I need to fix the super mushy break peddle
find the leak and bleed the brakes
What is the name of the part please??
Front airbag sensor
Nissan’s is like that with their “should be a recall”items as I went through it with my frontier making sure I contacted them each time but they made the decision that I wasn’t a good enough customer to worry about, so what are you gonna do all you can do is not buy any more Nissans
No truer words have been spoken Miss - cheers from Canada!
I got a used part off ebay...if the light stays on, even after I reset it, bad part?? Or maybe something else? Thanks
If the code hasn't been wiped out - you need to do that then see if it comes on again and points to the front sensor - if it does - bad sensor
Nissan Norway wanted 680$ for this part..... They never heard of any recall either.
I guess Nissan Norway can't read their own company memos - or they are what we call in Canada - idiots
I am on my 3rd one for a 2012 pathfinder. They just rot with the salt.
I hear ya - pure bad design all around
@@carquestions It's amazing. The part now was $212.00 with tax. Here in NYS salt is a bitch.
Nissan. The ford of japan. Why i'll never buy a Nissan.
Ford is Toyota of America currently..
I know this video is old. Just go to another dealership, Some dealerships are real Aholes.
I must agree - Cheers from Canada!
Interesting???
What??
It’s Niss on not Niss An Great video but annoying to hear it said wrong 5000 times
Sorry