Saturday, October 19, 2013

How Do I Reset an Airbag in a 2001 Mazda B3000

How Do I Reset an Airbag in a 2001 Mazda B3000?

The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or airbag light on a 2001 Mazda B3000 is designed to alert the driver to malfunctions in the airbag system. The light may illuminate on the instrument panel for reasons unrelated to the airbag, or it may illuminate because of a real problem that needs to be addressed. If you have recently replaced the vehicles battery or installed a new stereo, theres a good chance that the airbag just needs to be reset. Perform the following steps to shut off the light. If the light turns itself back on, then you should take it to a qualified mechanic to have the airbag system examined.

Instructions

    1

    Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the "ACC" position then turn it off again. Do this 10 times quickly but do not start the engine. If this procedure does not reset the SRS light, proceed to Step 2.

    2

    Locate the fuse panel cover on the drivers side dashboard. Open the panel by pulling down on the cover from the top by hand. Locate the SRS fuse by referring to the fuse diagram. Pull the fuse out with the fuse puller and examine it to see if it has blown. If it has, replace it. This should reset the light. If not, proceed to Step 3.

    3

    Pop the hood on your Mazda B3000 and loosen the bolt on the negative cable clamp with a pair of pliers. Slip the clamp off the negative battery terminal, taking care not to let it touch anything. Wait about 10 minutes then reconnect it to the terminal and tighten the bolt. Close the hood and start the engine. Examine the instrument panel to verify that the SRS light has shut off.


1 comment:

  1. I followed every step and it worked. I had difficulty locating the fuses though because the labels aren't clear and the fuses are closely linked but still, I was able to pull it through thanks to this blog.
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