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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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AirBags

airbag light has been on lately. and its been driving fine. i have driven about 2,000 miles since its been on. but now looking at it bothers me. i got it to the dealership and they said the airbag sensors on the passenger side is "messed" up and i need to replace a whole new sensor pad for it.. it was about 12343562333013 dollars plus labor fees?! what should i do? change it? any way i can just get rid of the light?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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You could put a piece of electrical tape over the light.

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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DneprDave
You could put a piece of electrical tape over the light.

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+1 on the tape.

Not a cheap fix, but if you ride with any passengers it is a fix you must do.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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Did you find anythign out about this?

Mine started like 4 days ago, its so annoying..
let me know.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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file a report with the national traffic safety administration.

maybe mini will listen to the government if enough people voice their concerns.
 

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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by opocj
I filed a report with the nhtsa, advise you guys do the same.
Whats that? heh.

and what'l that do?
 

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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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I am honestly more concerned about the rediculous cost of fixing it than I am of having an airbag sensor pad.
I just want to get rid of that red light..
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 02:40 AM
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mine just came on last night. I hope it goes away when i turn on my car today.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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my passenger air bag light comes on and off regularly only when i actually have a passenger. what was the cost of that sensor?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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I've got some good used sensors that could save you a buck. Give us a call or stop by the shop your not too far away.

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