Airbag lights...

xdwhx · 11-10-2010, 04:59 PM

Hey guys, i was just wondering if any one has had their cars (323 Protege-ish) airbag control unit fail, before i pay $900 to get it replaced

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I was driving along on a semi-bumpy road (Exiting M4 off to blacktown... the irony was i was getting my car tinted -.-) when i was stopped at a traffic light and the steering felt weird (asif ABS kicked in) then the airbag light started flashing. I couldn't really tell what code it was (after reading online about the light flashes in relation to error code) as it kept changing. =/

I was told by the mechanics that the debug device they used to connect to airbag control unit couldnt get a response out of it. In addition, it could possibly be my alternator that sent a voltage spike through it and it could happen again to the new airbag control unit after spending $900.

Anyone else had a similiar experience or words of advice?

Thanks in advance!

maztech · 11-10-2010, 09:11 PM

Seams a bit strange to me did a dealer check it over? I have not came accross that in a bj yet

xdwhx · 11-10-2010, 10:40 PM

I just tried the local mechanics which he gave the car to an Auto Electrician around the corner. Hmm i might take your advice and try Mazda Penrith though, looking at ebay the unit alone costs ~$110 from US which doesnt make sense why he'd want to charge $900.

Cheers!

UPDATE (late i know):
Took it to Mazda and was told that some Airbag G-Force Sensor (i really don't recall the exact part name) under the center console was faulty and it ended up costing $850 (including all costs) all up. All done at the Mazda dealership, for those who run into any similiar problems.

11-10-2010, 04:59 PM	#1
xdwhx Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NSW Car: 2002 323 Protegé Sport Edition Posts: 14 View Photos By: xdwhx	Airbag lights... Hey guys, i was just wondering if any one has had their cars (323 Protege-ish) airbag control unit fail, before i pay $900 to get it replaced . I was driving along on a semi-bumpy road (Exiting M4 off to blacktown... the irony was i was getting my car tinted -.-) when i was stopped at a traffic light and the steering felt weird (asif ABS kicked in) then the airbag light started flashing. I couldn't really tell what code it was (after reading online about the light flashes in relation to error code) as it kept changing. =/ I was told by the mechanics that the debug device they used to connect to airbag control unit couldnt get a response out of it. In addition, it could possibly be my alternator that sent a voltage spike through it and it could happen again to the new airbag control unit after spending $900. Anyone else had a similiar experience or words of advice? Thanks in advance! __________________ 2002 Mazda 323 Protegé Sports Edition Last edited by xdwhx; 11-10-2010 at 08:50 PM.

11-10-2010, 10:40 PM	#3
xdwhx Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NSW Car: 2002 323 Protegé Sport Edition Posts: 14 View Photos By: xdwhx	I just tried the local mechanics which he gave the car to an Auto Electrician around the corner. Hmm i might take your advice and try Mazda Penrith though, looking at ebay the unit alone costs ~$110 from US which doesnt make sense why he'd want to charge $900. Cheers! UPDATE (late i know): Took it to Mazda and was told that some Airbag G-Force Sensor (i really don't recall the exact part name) under the center console was faulty and it ended up costing $850 (including all costs) all up. All done at the Mazda dealership, for those who run into any similiar problems. __________________ 2002 Mazda 323 Protegé Sports Edition Last edited by xdwhx; 14-11-2010 at 10:16 PM.

11-10-2010, 09:11 PM	#2
maztech Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QLD Car: ...... Posts: 952	Seams a bit strange to me did a dealer check it over? I have not came accross that in a bj yet