Gnarlyma Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 We have a 1998 Pathfinder with a problem we cant figure out. After shutting off the engine and removing the key, we here a click sound and then all the warning lights on the dashboard light up and stay on. We replaced the ignition relay with no luck...the whole dash still lights up. Any ideas on why this is happening would be very appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 it almost sounds like your ignition switch is bad and it thinks you have your key turned to the 'ON' position even after the key is removed. Is it just the pre-startup dash warning lights or are there other things on like the radio, pwr windows, etc? I have a WD21 but the ignit sw would be my first place to look. Good luck and certainly keep us posted as this sounds like a new problem to the forums and your solution could be of help to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarlyma Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 It is just the pre dash lights that light up. It even lights up with the Ignition switch completely removed. We are lost at what to do and hate to have to bring it to the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I'd say there is a short in the ignition circuit somewhere. The ignition switch itself may not be the problem, but when you remove the key, you activate the short-circuit. Electricity will travel along the path of least resistance. A short circuit will have higher resistance than the normal circuit in normal circumstances, so that is why with the key in the ignition, the vehicle seems normal, but when you pull the key out, it goes haywire. Tracing electrical problems can be a major pain in the arse, so good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarlyma Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 We think we figured it out.... looks like it had to do with the remote starter....possibly something wrong with it or someone has something running on the same frequency as it! Soooo, we disabled it by removing the two fuses under the dash that are in it's wiring and so far so good. No lights have come on yet. Thanks for your ideas. Will let you know if the problem starts again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarlyma Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 Looks like we have a new problem. All the lights are off and back to normal when you shut it off and remove the key. The New problem is the airbag light stays on and blinks when you start the engine. Any ideas??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 The problems could be unrelated. I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarlyma Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Well I made the flashing airbag light go out. Funny thing I saw on a Nissan forum somewhere. Somebody else had the same problem with a flashing airbag light. She was told to turn her key to the on position (but dont start the car) with her door open, then push the door jam switch (that turns the light out when the door is shut) on and off 7 times, then start the car. So I figured what the heck, I have nothing to lose, so I tried it!! It took about 3 times but it worked ...the light has been off for about 4 days!!! Imagine if I had to pay the dealer $100 or more to do that!! I wonder how many ppl they charge big bucks to do that trick!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Uhh, your airbag system probably has a problem. Shutting the light off isnt fixing anything. Here is a free diagnosis, its the airbag control unit. It has a internal failure and the light will come back on again. It has to be the most common problem with the system. IF you dont care, thats cool, but if you do, that control unit is quite spendy (i.e about $450 IIRC). Or if you dont care, just unplug the control unit under the center console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLouisGod Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 off topic, i need airbags. sounds like a @!*% relay in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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