I bought a used 2016 Infiniti QX80 in Oct 2020. When I test drove it, the airbag light was flashing. The dealer 'reflashed' the module, and the light went off for about 3 months.
About a month ago, I pulled out the all-weather floor mats to clean them. After replacing them, and starting up the car, the airbag light came back on. I have asked the dealer several times if this could be related - and they are insistent it would not be related - but I'm including here, b/c the timing seems odd.
I have tried 'resetting' the light several times. Either I'm doing it wrong, or there really is an issue - because it comes on every time I start the car.
The dealer is telling me that the driver side curtain airbag is the culprit and needs replaced - $2300 (part # K85P1-5ZA0A).
But that once they replace that - if it's still broken, they'll replace the wire harness (another $2300)
If still broken, will replace the airbag module itself (unknown cost)
Questions:
1) Any chance moving the floor mats around might have loosened a wire or something that I can try?
2) Does it seem related to the original 'reflashing' issue?
3) Is this price outrageous for this? Can other non-dealers repair this? I've reached out to a Nissan dealer, but haven't heard back yet.