2001 V35 Sedan - Cruise Control Issues And That Dreaded Air Bag Light

[Dazman23]

Hi guys,

Anyone know a good place in Melbourne to address air bag and cruise control issues.

I've had problems for about 2yrs. I know how to reset the air bag light but it always comes back. Before it used to be a few months, now it's probably gone for 1/2 a day.

Regarding the cruise control, if I turn it on, it beeps and the warning light comes on straight away (plus the japanese warning message on the screen). Can't set speed or anything.

I've checked the pedals, read as much about it on G35 and V35 forums, but I'm stuck so I wanna go somewhere that knows this car.

Called Nissan Frankston service dept and they never heard of the car! $130 per hour to diagnose the fault.

Not sure I could trust them to find the issue.

Cheers

[scotty nm35]

One of their mechanics has an M35 Stagea so they should be fine to work on them. Their consult III will give you the codes required to find the faults.

[Dazman23]

thanks Scotty...do you mean at Frankston they've got someone who knows them? May have just been the guy I got on the phone.

Besides Nissan Frankston, do you know any other places I could go or would you generally recommend a Nissan service dept.

[Seano350GT]

In regards to the airbag light problem, if these are anything like the Toyota Hiluxes then it's just a small spring behind the dash that needs replacing it's a $20 job and a little bit fiddly if you don't know what you're doing. I just know that it's a common problem with Hiluxes so i'm not really sure if that's helped..

The mechanic you spoke to on the phone might not want to work on the car, you will get that a lot with these vehicles lol.

[pv35gt8]

Chances are that the connector under your seat for the seat belt is dodgy, temporary fix is to put a cable tie around it or you can just replace the connector.

[scotty nm35]

Without reading the code you could chase that light for weeks. Drop down to a Nissan dealer and get them to read the code, then take it from there. Most parts will be available S/H, I have most of them here.

[Dazman23]

Took it to Nissan, and for a couple of hundred bucks I was told my cruise control laser sensor was reporting a fault - $2000 to replace and fit.

Also told my L) air bag module was faulty - $1950 to replace and fit.

So for almost $4000 I don't think it's worth it.

Any suggestions guys?

Scotty, you mentioned some parts could be obtained S/H? Where would you suggest I start?

The parts quoted were: K8515AL500 (air bag module) and 28437AL5100 (cruise sensor). Thanks

[scotty nm35]

Left airbag module, so the passenger side dash? I have one here but I can't ship it. Where are you located?

Personally I would ditch the cruise and buy an aftermarket one, they can be had for as little as $500. Mine works seamlessly and can be user adjusted, all you lose is the radar part.