1993 Mazda 626 air bag

1993 MAZDA 626
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CARUSO
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Dash light blinks once, pause then three times. Are there checks that an owner can make-fuses, connections etc-before turning it over to a dealer?
Nov 14, 2008 at 12:12 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Under the seats there are sensors that detect if a person (or anything over a certain weight) is sitting there. If the contacts in the sensor are dirty, it will act weird causing your light to appear. Having the contacts cleaned at a dealer will cost about a hundred dollars or so depending on make model of vehicle and location. This sensor may or may not be the problem, but more than likely it is. I would let a professional dealer handle this issue as the air bag system is vital to your safety.
Nov 15, 2008 at 2:35 AM
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