Dealer wants almost 2K to fix it. Anyone pay less than that?

 

What year and how many miles on the G? The safety restraint system has a warranty of like 7 years/70K miles. I had one of my modules replaced under warranty when I was at 71K. It would have cost me $800 out of pocket if I didn't find out about the warranty. Dealer didn't even know about it

 

It's a 05 with almost 90k miles. $800 is much more affordable. Maybe I'll be able to find a dealer that will do it for that price. Thanks!

 

might be less if it's the clock spring (which contains an airbag sensor)

this part is located below the steering wheel's frame and can go bad. i managed to damage mine when i was changing out the steering wheel to an aftermarket one - the frame was stuck on the splines of the column

i was charged $200 for P+L to replace that.

 

Excellent info. Thank you!

 

You should be able to pay a lot less to have the dealer find out what needs replaced. Maybe then you can replace it yourself. If all the info you have is the light it leaves too much open to guess what's wrong.

 

Great advice. If I only ask for a diagnosis, I'll probably get a more honest answer. Thanks!

 

heres the easy and SUPER cheap way to fix it or find the problem, take your car to your local auto electrician, thats it! he will find your problem and most likly fix it with in minutes. i had the same kind of problem, $20 later and 15 mins i was driving home happy! yellow pages is ur friend!

 

I've never heard of an auto electrician. I'll check the yellow pages. Thanks for the tip!

 

Well what is wrong with your system? I think the price depends mainly on what the issue is not what you want it to be.

 

more than likely a side airbag module, located in the mid left portion of the upper seat-back. this can easily be done at home, seat in car, from the back seat.

dealer only part...

 

Dealer said it was a module and wanted around $1900. I was glad to hear that someone can get it done for $800. So it seems the price may vary on the same problem regardless of what I want it to be.

 

what i noticed at EVERY dealer complete retards work there in the parts and services...most of them are so ****ing stupid they all think to solve a problem is simply to replace what ever it is as a complete system...wtf?

 

Yeah..thats why I'm taking your advice and going to a auto electrician and have it diagnosed. Thanks again.