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Douglas GanU.S.
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Most any question regarding an airbag system repair and or replacement |
Manase: At first I rejected answering the question because it sounds like you may have multiple problems caused by something like a rotted connection or a bad computer. I decided to offer you what
Manase: You have multiple problems with your vehicle. My only expertise is the airbag system. For that repair you will need to get the airbag computer scanned. Your vehicle will require a scan tool
With the proper scan tool (a DRB III, not the ones at Auto Zone) the codes for any bad component or circuit will be displayed. So if you did have a bad connector or a bad sensor it would have popped a
Hi Ken: the only way for the dealer to know the Airbag Control Unit is bad is to complete his diagnosis with the proper scan tool. My guess is that the answer is true. You can however replace that component
Hi Don: Thanks for asking. The last thing you want to start doing is throwing parts at a problem, especially an airbag system problem. That can get real expensive real fast. The code you are referring

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