1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Air bags Problems

“A/b lights 5 times then once indicating failure of air bag module. I contacted a dealer and then contacted corporate. The module is no longer available. The air bags are inoperative without a functioning module. The safety belts may also be affected. All 1994 miatas should be recalled to replace the module and if necessary the air bags and safety belts. The VIN contains an o; it may be a number (zero) or a letter.”

“Takata recall (?) air bag fault indicator flashes continuously. Replacement part (control module) is not available, and this problem is widespread among all early miata's. Miata bloggers recommend snipping the red wire leading into the module (located near steering column) to eliminate the annoying flashing light. No way. This should be a recall. The air bags on these cars are inoperable. Its a first generation miata widespread problem and replacement parts are not available.”

“Air bag light flashes off and on now with code 52. This car only has 80,000 original miles. I am driving it but need to know if a recall will fix this .”

“Airbag control module has not been made available by Mazda. These are supposed to be inspected and/or replaced every 10 years or when go bad to ensure airbag system continues to work. Known for going bad after about 10-15 years due to internal airbag control module battery going dead, or control module going bad, these are blue in color and found under dash area usually on central fire wall. Since Mazda has not continued to make the srs control modules available for 89-2005 cars it is impossible to keep airbag srs system functioning properly. …”

“The airbag warning light will flash in a code of 5-1 or 5-2, meaning system down fuse open (51) or damaged backup battery (52). This is a common occurrence on the airbag deployment modules, after researching forms I found that most people will try and fix it themselves. Improper repair of this could cause improper deployment of the airbags and leaving it alone will also cause improper deployment of airbags. After seeing thousands of people with the same problem with such a vital safety feature. It is almost a direct necessity that the airbag deployment module is recalled asap. …”