Hi -

I posted this question a few weeks ago and didn't get any responses. Thought I'd try again....

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I have an '06 Honda Civic, with about 87,000 miles on it. Last week, my airbag light went on, so I brought in into the dealership to have it checked out.

Their diagnosis was that the passenger-side curtain airbag needs to be replaced, which would cost me about $1,270 on just parts alone. They said they couldn't reset the light, and i wouldn't be able to get my MA state inspection sticker renewed as long as that light stays on.

The airbag in the dash is still okay (according to the Honda mechanic), so i don't see this as a terrible safety hazard. I'm more concerned with how to get this light turned off.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
- mike

 

If your law is like Virginia, the car must have a complete (whatever came with the car when it was new) and functional airbag system in order to pass. You cannot legally disconnect or bypass any components.

Sometimes Honda corporate will help out with a "goodwill adjustment" and cover some or all of the cost when parts fail after the warranty has expired.

 

is there a way for satchmojack to replace it himself? perhaps savings some cost?

 

Good question, mundy5. That's the big question: how to make the $$'s go away.

 

I thought there might be a possibility of an extension or a waiver but there seems to be no such options for the safety inspection from your states RMV. There are for emissions repairs that exceed a certain value. So it looks like if you can do the repair yourself, you'll be saving a bunch. perhaps getting one from a junkyard might be a good cost effective option though it might be difficult to find a functional one for your year.