Airbag Light Flashes After Prolonged Exposure to Cold

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clownshoes2

2017 CX-5 GT No Tech - 2023 CX-30 GT NA
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Recently with the sub 0 temperatures, when I start up my CX-5, the airbag light flashes even after the vehicle has been running for a few minutes. Once the vehicle has warmed up I simply tried turning off and turning on the vehicle again. This worked and the airbag light went off when it was supposed to. The only thing I can think of is the cold affected something at start up. Anyone else experience this?
 
I would argue accuracy (in regards to C or F) doesn't really matter in this case.
Would there be a different recommendation if it was 0F vs. 0C?

@clownshoes2 - When you say the light goes off after being warm, is that interior is warm or just engine? Wondering if there's a connector inside vs. outside (under hood) that is contracting/expanding with the temp changes and affecting the connection.

If the interior is still cold (but engine warm) and the light is off, I would look at the outside, but if it's when interior is warm, I would be looking inside. Just my $0.02.
 
Without knowing the cause of the issue, it is fair to say that accuracy can matter.

0f = -17c
0c = 32f

I agree with @Silly Wabbit, the clarifying question does not appear to be offensive in nature.

In any event, does this happen consistently upon start up in cold weather, or only once in a while?
 
It seems that more Canadians spell "celcius" rather than "celsius". :D
If you believe anything you find online, that is.

Is it spelled Celcius or Celsius? – BioSidmartin

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clownshoes2 said:
No offense to clarifying questions, the bad passive aggressive comment was offensive.
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Passive aggressive? They asked a question, then followed it with the reason for asking the question.

You may have taken offense to the comment, but you also responded with a more obvious passive aggressive comment of your own. Something to think about.

You still have not confirmed whether you meant Celsius or Fahrenheit, or addressed any of the other questions/responses/suggestions related to the problem you're having.
 
sm1ke said:
Passive aggressive? They asked a question, then followed it with the reason for asking the question.

You may have taken offense to the comment, but you also responded with a more obvious passive aggressive comment of your own. Something to think about.

You still have not confirmed whether you meant Celsius or Fahrenheit, or addressed any of the other questions/responses/suggestions related to the problem you're having.
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My comment was aggressive aggressive. I don't mince words.
Second,
clownshoes2 said:
It's spelled Celsius. Accuracy matters. And it's Celsius, USA isn't the centre of the universe anymore.
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Reread my response, slowly tho, so you understand it. I bolded it for you even just in case.

Any other person would have just said "°C or °F?"
 
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Mazdiod2 said:
Maybe try preheating the interior?
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That's what ends up happening. Everything warms up a bit, then I restart the Truck and voila, the airbag light goes off. I just want to know if anyone else has had their airbag light flash when it's really cold.
 
Odrapnew said:
I would argue accuracy (in regards to C or F) doesn't really matter in this case.
Would there be a different recommendation if it was 0F vs. 0C?

@clownshoes2 - When you say the light goes off after being warm, is that interior is warm or just engine? Wondering if there's a connector inside vs. outside (under hood) that is contracting/expanding with the temp changes and affecting the connection.

If the interior is still cold (but engine warm) and the light is off, I would look at the outside, but if it's when interior is warm, I would be looking inside. Just my $0.02.
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Both the engine and interior become warm. Just want to know if anyone else has had this issue. I tried searching TSB's but nada.
 
clownshoes2 said:
My comment was aggressive aggressive. I don't mince words.
Second,


Reread my response, slowly tho, so you understand it. I bolded it for you even just in case.

Any other person that's not a psychopath would have just said "°C or °F?"
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Thanks for clarifying, I don't know how I missed that, but I did.

Hope you can figure this out.
 
I have experienced similar things a few weeks ago.
It was around -10C, not only the airbag light was on, but the seat heater buttons are also dimmer than normal, and I can't turn it off. But since it's winter I have no problem with not being able to turn off the seat heater.
 
clownshoes2 said:
Recently with the sub 0 temperatures, when I start up my CX-5, the airbag light flashes even after the vehicle has been running for a few minutes. Once the vehicle has warmed up I simply tried turning off and turning on the vehicle again. This worked and the airbag light went off when it was supposed to. The only thing I can think of is the cold affected something at start up. Anyone else experience this?
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Interesting. I live in Alberta and it’s been really cold (-20 C) and lately around -5 C. I had this happen for a week and now the light won’t go off. Flashes 3/6 times for a code of 36 and stays on constantly. We may have the same issue. Did you ever figure this out ?

Frustrating for sure lol
 
oilersfan04 said:
Interesting. I live in Alberta and it’s been really cold (-20 C) and lately around -5 C. I had this happen for a week and now the light won’t go off. Flashes 3/6 times for a code of 36 and stays on constantly. We may have the same issue. Did you ever figure this out ?

Frustrating for sure lol
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No, never figured out what the code is or the flashing. Once the vehicle warms up, I restart the vehicle and the flashing goes away. Once I bring my truck into the shop for it's next oil change, I will see if they can pull the codes (if any).
 
clownshoes2 said:
No, never figured out what the code is or the flashing. Once the vehicle warms up, I restart the vehicle and the flashing goes away. Once I bring my truck into the shop for it's next oil change, I will see if they can pull the codes (if any).
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I’m pretty sure there are gremlins/condensation in the connectors somewhere. I’ll be digging into this and will let you know what I find out. The fact it’s intermittent makes it worse lol. Thanks to the info 👍👍
 
oilersfan04 said:
I’m pretty sure there are gremlins/condensation in the connectors somewhere. I’ll be digging into this and will let you know what I find out. The fact it’s intermittent makes it worse lol. Thanks to the info 👍👍
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In that case hit up the connectors with some Electrical connection spray to clean contacts and remove moisture.
 
CX-5um said:
In that case hit up the connectors with some Electrical connection spray to clean contacts and remove moisture.
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So update. It has nothing to do with the connectors. This has something to do with the crash/pressure sensor in the drivers door. Either the sensor is bad, or there is a broken wire from the SRS unit to the door sensor ( really hoping it’s the sensor as tracing those wires down would be a lot of work ). I have a Module in order and will let you know what I find out 👍
 
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