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#3233190 21-May-2024 17:16

Jase2985:

bit dramatic dont you think

Could be a simple fix, a sensor not working or something in the steering wheel.

Generally the system turns itself off and wont deploy the air bags if it has an issue which is unlikely to cause an explosion.

No, not really. There is a risk of that, or as another poster said, it not exploding when it should. Until it's looked at, you won't know.

It should be taken somewhere without delay.

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#3233192 21-May-2024 17:22

it absolutely is, its not going to accidentally explode, as you mentioned.

it might not go off when it should in an accident, though.

Yes it should be looked at promptly, but it's not a drop everything and do it this instant kinda task.

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#3233193 21-May-2024 17:24

Jase2985:

bit dramatic dont you think

Could be a simple fix, a sensor not working or something in the steering wheel.

Generally the system turns itself off and wont deploy the air bags if it has an issue which is unlikely to cause an explosion.

It's what the first link on google says, so it must be true. https://www.way.com/blog/flashing-airbag-light-nissan/

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#3233214 21-May-2024 18:12

Jase2985:
it absolutely is, its not going to accidentally explode, as you mentioned.

it might not go off when it should in an accident, though.

Yes it should be looked at promptly, but it's not a drop everything and do it this instant kinda task.

Yeah it really is a drop everything and go, unless of course, you are happy to risk not having your airbags function in an accident.

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#3233231 21-May-2024 18:40

networkn:
Jase2985:

it absolutely is, its not going to accidentally explode, as you mentioned.

it might not go off when it should in an accident, though.

Yes it should be looked at promptly, but it's not a drop everything and do it this instant kinda task.

Yeah it really is a drop everything and go, unless of course, you are happy to risk not having your airbags function in an accident.

Thats is the only thing that should make you rush in, not the "it will explode" as you mentioned.

Many cars don't have air bags, and it's up to you to weigh the risks.

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#3233295 21-May-2024 19:45

It might not even be the driver one so 🤷‍♂️

If only cars would give you a decent amount of information instead of just an idiot light.

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#3233296 21-May-2024 19:49

richms: It might not even be the driver one so 🤷‍♂️

If only cars would give you a decent amount of information instead of just an idiot light.

yep need to plug in a scan tool, and even some of the bluetooth ones wont even give you all the info.

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#3233312 21-May-2024 20:39

AFAIK Nissans have a reset procedure that doesn't need a scantool. You could try that and see if the light comes back. Other than that I'd leave it to a pro to fix. If you don't go about the testing in the right way you could set an airbag off

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#3233383 22-May-2024 10:22

This one could even have its own thread, but I thought Id start here.

Does anyone know of an easy way to cut up large cardboard boxes so they fit in the recycling bin?

We use a stanley knife mostly for boxes but sometimes this is quite difficult. Is there another tool that will cut thru cardboard easily?

for home use, not commercial :)

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#3233384 22-May-2024 10:24

I use my reciprocating saw with a pruning blade in it. Makes a lot of mess so do it outside where it can blow away.

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#3233385 22-May-2024 10:24

Sharp / new blade makes all the difference

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#3233387 22-May-2024 10:27

richms:

I use my reciprocating saw with a pruning blade in it. Makes a lot of mess so do it outside where it can blow away.

Im leaning towards some sort of electric blade for sure... just to add a bit more detail - think boxes for new fridge or washing machine etc... Large ones that need cutting down

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#3233402 22-May-2024 10:41

Yes, That's what I use it on into 400mm wide pieces to go up the side of the recycling bin.

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#3233405 22-May-2024 10:56

Bee: just to add a bit more detail - think boxes for new fridge or washing machine etc... Large ones that need cutting down

Probably shows how long it's been since we bought a new fridge but isn't taking away the cardboard and polystyrene included as part of the delivery?

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#3233411 22-May-2024 11:14

Bung:
Bee: just to add a bit more detail - think boxes for new fridge or washing machine etc... Large ones that need cutting down

Probably shows how long it's been since we bought a new fridge but isn't taking away the cardboard and polystyrene included as part of the delivery?

It is an available option for F&P deliveries (along with taking away the old appliance itself for recycling).

I'm not always a fan of banning things but polystyrene packaging should be. There's just no need for that horrible stuff when you can make perfectly good padding out of recycled cardboard.

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