08 nissan altima airbag problem

The airbag system will trigger a fault if the ignition is turned on with any of the components disconnected, this includes the airbag switches or lamps.  Here's a little reset procedure, but this will only work it the fault has been corrected.

They're usually pretty particular about the timing, so a watch might be necessary to get the timing right it you're not good oon keeping time in your head.

AIRBAG LIGHT RESET/DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

From User Mode to Diagnosis Mode: Diagnosis mode activates only when a malfunction is detected, by turning the ingition switch as follows: 1. Turn ignition switch "ON". 2. After "AIR BAG" warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn ignition switch "OFF" within 1 second. 3. Wait more than 3 seconds. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 three times. 5. Turn ignition switch "ON". SRS will enter Diagnosis mode, if no malfunction is detected. From Diagnosis Mode to User Mode: After a malfunction is repaired, turn ignition switch "OFF" for at least one second, then back "ON". Diagnosis mode is returned to User Mode. If Switching Diagnosis mode to User mode is required while malfunction is being detected, turn ignition switch as follows: 1. Turn ignition switch "ON". 2. After "AIR BAG" warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn ignition switch "OFF" within one second. 3. Wait more than 3 seconds. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 three times. 5. Turn ignition switch "ON". **HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS** Without Consult-II: After a malfunction is repaired, switch the ignition "OFF" for at least one second, and then back "ON". Diagnosis mode returns to the User mode. At that time, the self-diagnostic result is cleared

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