10-Year Airbag Maintenance
03-16-09, 03:50 PM
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10-Year Airbag Maintenance
I was flipping my sunshade the other day and happen to notice for no apparent reason the little "warning" on the visor about airbags and airbag safety. On it, it says that the system needs to be checked and maintained 10 years after manufacturing date and the 2 years thereafter.
My question now... I have a '99 and it's past the 10-year production date. I don't have an air bag warning or anything. It goes through the usual diagnostic and the light goes off. So, what then is done at this 10-year period and how much does this maintenance cost? Also, why after this is it then every 2-years? I presume they are only testing and not actually replacing anything?
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My question now... I have a '99 and it's past the 10-year production date. I don't have an air bag warning or anything. It goes through the usual diagnostic and the light goes off. So, what then is done at this 10-year period and how much does this maintenance cost? Also, why after this is it then every 2-years? I presume they are only testing and not actually replacing anything?
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03-16-09, 07:51 PM
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I guess we need to check the safety of airbags. It's like 10yrs interval. But if srs airbag sign flashing when driving or the ignition key on acc or on position, the light doesnot come on, remains or flashes. Lights stays mean driver and front passenger airbags fail. If the light flashes means side airbags and or seat belt pretensioners fail.
03-17-09, 04:58 AM
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So what is part of it?
I guess we need to check the safety of airbags. It's like 10yrs interval. But if srs airbag sign flashing when driving or the ignition key on acc or on position, the light doesnot come on, remains or flashes. Lights stays mean driver and front passenger airbags fail. If the light flashes means side airbags and or seat belt pretensioners fail.
03-17-09, 08:50 AM
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yeah, $50 to have the pleasure of pulling up to their parking lot.I just called two dealerships where I live, the service techs had no idea what that was for, but they said if I was concerned, I could bring it in and they'll "check it out." My only thing now is, if they have no idea what the maintenance is, then what are they going to check? See that the airbag light goes out?
$50 please...It does concern me though that there is this "advisory" on the sunshade, yet two Lexus dealers don't know about it. Knock on wood, I don't plan on ever finding out if the airbag works or not...
03-17-09, 12:16 PM
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means nothing at all. srs 10 yr inspection is the same for hondas as well. unless there is an srs light on then the system is communicating with all components and should work as designed. some people are intent on taking it in, which in turn we will hook to the HDS and check for any stored current or history codes. fee is $80
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03-17-09, 12:53 PM
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yeah, $50 to have the pleasure of pulling up to their parking lot.I just called two dealerships where I live, the service techs had no idea what that was for, but they said if I was concerned, I could bring it in and they'll "check it out." My only thing now is, if they have no idea what the maintenance is, then what are they going to check? See that the airbag light goes out?
$50 please...It does concern me though that there is this "advisory" on the sunshade, yet two Lexus dealers don't know about it. Knock on wood, I don't plan on ever finding out if the airbag works or not...
03-17-09, 01:11 PM
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means nothing at all. srs 10 yr inspection is the same for hondas as well. unless there is an srs light on then the system is communicating with all components and should work as designed. some people are intent on taking it in, which in turn we will hook to the HDS and check for any stored current or history codes. fee is $80
I wouldn't fret - the airbag inflator is sealed and the propellant - sodium azide and potassium nitrate are safely contained in there.
03-17-09, 05:25 PM
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I am going to make an educated guess ..
The test/verification can not be destructive ... cant deploy the bag to see if it was in working order
The shop will verify the the warning lights work properly. [A good majority of drivers don't pay attention to the warning lamps].
I seriously doubt that the shop will open each bag cover to visually inspect the bag.
Salim
The test/verification can not be destructive ... cant deploy the bag to see if it was in working order
The shop will verify the the warning lights work properly. [A good majority of drivers don't pay attention to the warning lamps].
I seriously doubt that the shop will open each bag cover to visually inspect the bag.
Salim
03-17-09, 06:02 PM
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Have we met?
have we met ?!?!? How did you know?I use to go to Warnock up in Livingston (they moved a mile or so down the road now to the next town), but since Edison opened, it's been easier to get to and a little closer.
Why, you know someone there? The two I called were Edison and Warnock.
03-18-09, 06:43 AM
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have we met ?!?!? How did you know?I use to go to Warnock up in Livingston (they moved a mile or so down the road now to the next town), but since Edison opened, it's been easier to get to and a little closer.
Why, you know someone there? The two I called were Edison and Warnock.
03-18-09, 06:40 PM
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Really? Have you seen the vehicle in person yet? Where in PA do you live? If you need someone to go "prelook" at the vehicle, drop me a PM and I'll go take some pictures and see how it is.
03-19-09, 06:26 AM
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(now watch my trans.go out tonight!! )