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airbag light flashing - 12/28/2006 11:33:41 AM

ppd121

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My airbag light is flashing. I don't want to sound like a dumb blonde, but here goes. It is flashing...5 flashes, pause, then 1 flash, pause and then 5 flashes and on and on. My question is this.....will my airbag deploy while driving? It is freaking me out. I have a 1994 Miata - automatic.

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RE: airbag light flashing - 12/29/2006 5:40:14 PM

babyhuey

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Contrary to being a dumb blond, you are even smart enough to make a note of the flashing pattern.

No the air bag will not deploy while you are driving. The system is shut down if a fault is detected and light is flashing. The flashing pattern you describe is a code 51 which would indicate a burned system down fuse within the air bag diagnostic module itself. Somewhat of a common problem with mid 90's MX-5. New module should get you squared away but will run you around $170 from the dealer. Am sure you could get cheaper an onlinemazdaparts.com. OE part number for the diagnostic module is GA2A-67-7F0A

< Message edited by babyhuey -- 12/29/2006 5:47:19 PM >

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