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airbag light boxster - vancouver

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I just purchased a 2001 boxster 2.7 and somewhere along the way from having it shipped from So Cal to Seattle the airbag light came on. Looking for any members in the Vancouver BC area who have or can recommend a repair shop that has the Durametric software, a PST2, or PIWIS to locate what tripped the sensor and reset it.

(The only adjustments I made was adjusting the steering wheel position and not sure if that would set it off)

Thanks,

David

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I'm having a related problem with my '98 Boxster.

My SRS light started coming on intermitently, but for less then 6 seconds, then it shuts off. Especially when I come to a stop. It is not happening when the seat belt is not buckled. Called the dealer - he said it sounded like I needed to replace both seat belt wiring harnesses, with 3 hours labor per side. Does anybody have any thoughts. (This is my first posting on Tenn Tech.)

Many thanks

Hfactor

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I'm having a related problem with my '98 Boxster.

My SRS light started coming on intermitently, but for less then 6 seconds, then it shuts off. Especially when I come to a stop. It is not happening when the seat belt is not buckled. Called the dealer - he said it sounded like I needed to replace both seat belt wiring harnesses, with 3 hours labor per side. Does anybody have any thoughts. (This is my first posting on Tenn Tech.)

Many thanks

Hfactor

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They can't possibly know what needs to be replaced without putting a tester on the car (Durametric, PST2, or PIWIS tester).

There is a TSB for seat belt buckle problems - but did they look up your VIN to see if it had already been done to your car? My guess is... not likely - they just want your money.

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I'm having a related problem with my '98 Boxster.

My SRS light started coming on intermitently, but for less then 6 seconds, then it shuts off. Especially when I come to a stop. It is not happening when the seat belt is not buckled. Called the dealer - he said it sounded like I needed to replace both seat belt wiring harnesses, with 3 hours labor per side. Does anybody have any thoughts. (This is my first posting on Tenn Tech.)

Many thanks

Hfactor

:welcome:

They can't possibly know what needs to be replaced without putting a tester on the car (Durametric, PST2, or PIWIS tester).

There is a TSB for seat belt buckle problems - but did they look up your VIN to see if it had already been done to your car? My guess is... not likely - they just want your money.

Thanks for the quick reply Loren.

I figured as much. I don't think it was ever done. Bought my Boxter from a buddy, the original owner last year. Already had to replace the top motor. Guess I'll have to get a tester plugged in to see what the codes come up. Having read some earlier threads, I was trying to look up the TSB on the NHTSA docket. Couldn't find it. Could it be it was not covering the 98 986?

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Loren Member

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I'm having a related problem with my '98 Boxster.

My SRS light started coming on intermitently, but for less then 6 seconds, then it shuts off. Especially when I come to a stop. It is not happening when the seat belt is not buckled. Called the dealer - he said it sounded like I needed to replace both seat belt wiring harnesses, with 3 hours labor per side. Does anybody have any thoughts. (This is my first posting on Tenn Tech.)

Many thanks

Hfactor

:welcome:

They can't possibly know what needs to be replaced without putting a tester on the car (Durametric, PST2, or PIWIS tester).

There is a TSB for seat belt buckle problems - but did they look up your VIN to see if it had already been done to your car? My guess is... not likely - they just want your money.

Thanks for the quick reply Loren.

I figured as much. I don't think it was ever done. Bought my Boxter from a buddy, the original owner last year. Already had to replace the top motor. Guess I'll have to get a tester plugged in to see what the codes come up. Having read some earlier threads, I was trying to look up the TSB on the NHTSA docket. Couldn't find it. Could it be it was not covering the 98 986?

It is available here to view by our Contributing Members.

It is TSB 1/04 6924 Airbag Warning Light Comes On: Fault Codes 45, 46, 48 and 49 -- Dated Jul 21, 2004

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seafeye Member

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http://www.weissach.com

great shop in Vancouver...

I'm having a related problem with my '98 Boxster.

My SRS light started coming on intermitently, but for less then 6 seconds, then it shuts off. Especially when I come to a stop. It is not happening when the seat belt is not buckled. Called the dealer - he said it sounded like I needed to replace both seat belt wiring harnesses, with 3 hours labor per side. Does anybody have any thoughts. (This is my first posting on Tenn Tech.)

Many thanks

Hfactor

:welcome:

They can't possibly know what needs to be replaced without putting a tester on the car (Durametric, PST2, or PIWIS tester).

There is a TSB for seat belt buckle problems - but did they look up your VIN to see if it had already been done to your car? My guess is... not likely - they just want your money.

Thanks for the quick reply Loren.

I figured as much. I don't think it was ever done. Bought my Boxter from a buddy, the original owner last year. Already had to replace the top motor. Guess I'll have to get a tester plugged in to see what the codes come up. Having read some earlier threads, I was trying to look up the TSB on the NHTSA docket. Couldn't find it. Could it be it was not covering the 98 986?

It is available here to view by our Contributing Members.

It is TSB 1/04 6924 Airbag Warning Light Comes On: Fault Codes 45, 46, 48 and 49 -- Dated Jul 21, 2004

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