SRS Unit Failure?
 

I have a 1996 Honda Civic EX with 52,000 miles on it.......the SRS light
stays on so I called the Dealer and was told the up front cost to run the
diagnostics was $71.00 and that would be deducted from any actual repairs.
Ok so the Code was 07-2 and 07-3 which means SRS Unit Failure and the cost
to replace is $549.82!!!!!!!!!!

I was shocked as the car has never been in a wreak and has low miles. I
asked the service guy if it was common to replace the SRS Unit and he said
no it is rare....so I think ok than maybe it's a defect in the Manufacturing
process and they should replace it for free<G> nope it's past the 3 year
warranty. Well I said forget it for now and he suggested I call the 1-800
number for customer service and maybe they will cut me a break.....I think
fat chance but it's worth a try.

I would like to research the failure rates for this part number and or get
the OEM name so I can check them out, the part number is 77960-S04-N81

Thanks for any ideas and or help!

Donna

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

"DAB" <justabitch@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
news:NSk5e.2935$9i7.1139@trnddc04...
>I have a 1996 Honda Civic EX with 52,000 miles on it.......the SRS light
> stays on so I called the Dealer and was told the up front cost to run the
> diagnostics was $71.00 and that would be deducted from any actual repairs.
> Ok so the Code was 07-2 and 07-3 which means SRS Unit Failure and the cost
> to replace is $549.82!!!!!!!!!!
>
Did they reset the light, and if so, is it staying off? If it stays off,
don't worry about it. Sometimes low battery voltage will set the light. I
got the same story on a '95 Accord two months ago but the light hasn't come
back on. BTW, they charged me $110 to reset the light and quoted me $700
for the SRS unit. I think this is a big $ maker for dealers.

WW

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

"DAB" <justabitch@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
news:NSk5e.2935$9i7.1139@trnddc04...
>I have a 1996 Honda Civic EX with 52,000 miles on it.......the SRS light
> stays on so I called the Dealer and was told the up front cost to run the
> diagnostics was $71.00 and that would be deducted from any actual repairs.
> Ok so the Code was 07-2 and 07-3 which means SRS Unit Failure and the cost
> to replace is $549.82!!!!!!!!!!
>
Did they reset the light, and if so, is it staying off? If it stays off,
don't worry about it. Sometimes low battery voltage will set the light. I
got the same story on a '95 Accord two months ago but the light hasn't come
back on. BTW, they charged me $110 to reset the light and quoted me $700
for the SRS unit. I think this is a big $ maker for dealers.

WW

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

WaterWatcher wrote:
> "DAB" <justabitch@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> news:NSk5e.2935$9i7.1139@trnddc04...
>> I have a 1996 Honda Civic EX with 52,000 miles on it.......the SRS
>> light stays on so I called the Dealer and was told the up front cost
>> to run the diagnostics was $71.00 and that would be deducted from
>> any actual repairs. Ok so the Code was 07-2 and 07-3 which means SRS
>> Unit Failure and the cost to replace is $549.82!!!!!!!!!!
>>
> Did they reset the light, and if so, is it staying off? If it stays
> off, don't worry about it. Sometimes low battery voltage will set the
> light. I got the same story on a '95 Accord two months ago but the
> light hasn't come back on. BTW, they charged me $110 to reset the
> light and quoted me $700 for the SRS unit. I think this is a big $
> maker for dealers.

Yes they reset it but said that is no guarantee the bags or belts will
work....was that a scare tactic? I think your right....what a racket and I
will file a complaint at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ tomorrow and call the
1-800 number....this is my third Honda and have been very happy....started
with a 1982 Prelude. Oh so far it is staying off.

Thanks!
Donna

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

WaterWatcher wrote:
> "DAB" <justabitch@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> news:NSk5e.2935$9i7.1139@trnddc04...
>> I have a 1996 Honda Civic EX with 52,000 miles on it.......the SRS
>> light stays on so I called the Dealer and was told the up front cost
>> to run the diagnostics was $71.00 and that would be deducted from
>> any actual repairs. Ok so the Code was 07-2 and 07-3 which means SRS
>> Unit Failure and the cost to replace is $549.82!!!!!!!!!!
>>
> Did they reset the light, and if so, is it staying off? If it stays
> off, don't worry about it. Sometimes low battery voltage will set the
> light. I got the same story on a '95 Accord two months ago but the
> light hasn't come back on. BTW, they charged me $110 to reset the
> light and quoted me $700 for the SRS unit. I think this is a big $
> maker for dealers.

Yes they reset it but said that is no guarantee the bags or belts will
work....was that a scare tactic? I think your right....what a racket and I
will file a complaint at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ tomorrow and call the
1-800 number....this is my third Honda and have been very happy....started
with a 1982 Prelude. Oh so far it is staying off.

Thanks!
Donna

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

DAB wrote:

<snip>

> Yes they reset it but said that is no guarantee the bags or belts will
> work....was that a scare tactic?

They questioned whether the /belts/ would still work???

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

DAB wrote:

<snip>

> Yes they reset it but said that is no guarantee the bags or belts will
> work....was that a scare tactic?

They questioned whether the /belts/ would still work???

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

Randolph wrote:
> DAB wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
>> Yes they reset it but said that is no guarantee the bags or belts
>> will work....was that a scare tactic?
>
> They questioned whether the /belts/ would still work???

Yes

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

Randolph wrote:
> DAB wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
>> Yes they reset it but said that is no guarantee the bags or belts
>> will work....was that a scare tactic?
>
> They questioned whether the /belts/ would still work???

Yes

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

"DAB" <justabitch@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> Randolph wrote:
>> DAB wrote:
>>
>> <snip>
>>
>>> Yes they reset it but said that is no guarantee the bags or belts
>>> will work....was that a scare tactic?
>>
>> They questioned whether the /belts/ would still work???
>
> Yes
>
Shameless, scumbag scare tactics. If they aren't working, why doesn't the
light come back on? And the SRS is for the airbags, not the seatbelts. I'd
report them for telling you crap like that. My dealer reamed me for $110,
but at least he didn't try scare tactics. Furthermore, Honda has a lifetime
seatbelt warranty, so tell them if it affects the seatbelts then they need
to fix it under warranty. If you do, they will quickly back off on any
assertation that the SRS affects the seatbelts.

WW

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

"DAB" <justabitch@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> Randolph wrote:
>> DAB wrote:
>>
>> <snip>
>>
>>> Yes they reset it but said that is no guarantee the bags or belts
>>> will work....was that a scare tactic?
>>
>> They questioned whether the /belts/ would still work???
>
> Yes
>
Shameless, scumbag scare tactics. If they aren't working, why doesn't the
light come back on? And the SRS is for the airbags, not the seatbelts. I'd
report them for telling you crap like that. My dealer reamed me for $110,
but at least he didn't try scare tactics. Furthermore, Honda has a lifetime
seatbelt warranty, so tell them if it affects the seatbelts then they need
to fix it under warranty. If you do, they will quickly back off on any
assertation that the SRS affects the seatbelts.

WW

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

WaterWatcher wrote:
> "DAB" <justabitch@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> news:wZm5e.1952$H_5.1723@trnddc01...
>>
>>
>> Randolph wrote:
>>> DAB wrote:
>>>
>>> <snip>
>>>
>>>> Yes they reset it but said that is no guarantee the bags or belts
>>>> will work....was that a scare tactic?
>>>
>>> They questioned whether the /belts/ would still work???
>>
>> Yes
>>
> Shameless, scumbag scare tactics. If they aren't working, why
> doesn't the light come back on? And the SRS is for the airbags, not
> the seatbelts. I'd report them for telling you crap like that. My
> dealer reamed me for $110, but at least he didn't try scare tactics.
> Furthermore, Honda has a lifetime seatbelt warranty, so tell them if
> it affects the seatbelts then they need to fix it under warranty. If
> you do, they will quickly back off on any assertation that the SRS
> affects the seatbelts.

LOL ok so I assume if they reset the light that means they kinda did a
reboot like on a computer so as long as the light stays off the SRS system
or whatever it is, is working?

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

WaterWatcher wrote:
> "DAB" <justabitch@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> news:wZm5e.1952$H_5.1723@trnddc01...
>>
>>
>> Randolph wrote:
>>> DAB wrote:
>>>
>>> <snip>
>>>
>>>> Yes they reset it but said that is no guarantee the bags or belts
>>>> will work....was that a scare tactic?
>>>
>>> They questioned whether the /belts/ would still work???
>>
>> Yes
>>
> Shameless, scumbag scare tactics. If they aren't working, why
> doesn't the light come back on? And the SRS is for the airbags, not
> the seatbelts. I'd report them for telling you crap like that. My
> dealer reamed me for $110, but at least he didn't try scare tactics.
> Furthermore, Honda has a lifetime seatbelt warranty, so tell them if
> it affects the seatbelts then they need to fix it under warranty. If
> you do, they will quickly back off on any assertation that the SRS
> affects the seatbelts.

LOL ok so I assume if they reset the light that means they kinda did a
reboot like on a computer so as long as the light stays off the SRS system
or whatever it is, is working?

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

the srs unit also monitors the seat belts, if there is a problem it would
let you know. I work for the company that makes them.


"DAB" <justabitch@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> WaterWatcher wrote:
>> "DAB" <justabitch@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
>> news:wZm5e.1952$H_5.1723@trnddc01...
>>>
>>>
>>> Randolph wrote:
>>>> DAB wrote:
>>>>
>>>> <snip>
>>>>
>>>>> Yes they reset it but said that is no guarantee the bags or belts
>>>>> will work....was that a scare tactic?
>>>>
>>>> They questioned whether the /belts/ would still work???
>>>
>>> Yes
>>>
>> Shameless, scumbag scare tactics. If they aren't working, why
>> doesn't the light come back on? And the SRS is for the airbags, not
>> the seatbelts. I'd report them for telling you crap like that. My
>> dealer reamed me for $110, but at least he didn't try scare tactics.
>> Furthermore, Honda has a lifetime seatbelt warranty, so tell them if
>> it affects the seatbelts then they need to fix it under warranty. If
>> you do, they will quickly back off on any assertation that the SRS
>> affects the seatbelts.
>
> LOL ok so I assume if they reset the light that means they kinda did a
> reboot like on a computer so as long as the light stays off the SRS system
> or whatever it is, is working?
>
>

Re: SRS Unit Failure?
 

the srs unit also monitors the seat belts, if there is a problem it would
let you know. I work for the company that makes them.


"DAB" <justabitch@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
news:kFF5e.569$jd6.314@trnddc07...
>
>
> WaterWatcher wrote:
>> "DAB" <justabitch@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
>> news:wZm5e.1952$H_5.1723@trnddc01...
>>>
>>>
>>> Randolph wrote:
>>>> DAB wrote:
>>>>
>>>> <snip>
>>>>
>>>>> Yes they reset it but said that is no guarantee the bags or belts
>>>>> will work....was that a scare tactic?
>>>>
>>>> They questioned whether the /belts/ would still work???
>>>
>>> Yes
>>>
>> Shameless, scumbag scare tactics. If they aren't working, why
>> doesn't the light come back on? And the SRS is for the airbags, not
>> the seatbelts. I'd report them for telling you crap like that. My
>> dealer reamed me for $110, but at least he didn't try scare tactics.
>> Furthermore, Honda has a lifetime seatbelt warranty, so tell them if
>> it affects the seatbelts then they need to fix it under warranty. If
>> you do, they will quickly back off on any assertation that the SRS
>> affects the seatbelts.
>
> LOL ok so I assume if they reset the light that means they kinda did a
> reboot like on a computer so as long as the light stays off the SRS system
> or whatever it is, is working?
>
>