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Passenger airbag discontinued - help!

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Toyotun, Jan 11, 2022.

  1. Jan 11, 2022 at 8:25 PM
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    Toyotun

    Toyotun [OP] New Member

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    Airbag light stays on in my 02 SR5. Mechanic says the passenger airbag needs replaced but they literally don’t exist anymore - discontinued and no dealer anywhere has a new one in stock. Is my truck now worthless? Anyone run into this or have any advice here? I know used airbags are out there but I don’t think any mechanic wants the liability of installing a used one…. truck needs inspected and I’m in an impossible situation.
     
  2. Jan 11, 2022 at 8:27 PM
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    alb1k

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    You have inspections that include airbags?
     
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  3. Jan 11, 2022 at 9:01 PM
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    My airbag light has been on for the last 5+ years. Do you have an inspection because the truck is salvage and was just rebuilt?
     
  4. Jan 11, 2022 at 9:08 PM
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    Toyotun

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    Maybe I made a bad assumption here. I assumed for PA state inspection all of the safety features need to be in working condition. Maybe I’m wrong though. Reading through PENNDOT regulations online it refers to the seatbelts being checked but nothing on the airbags...
     
  5. Jan 11, 2022 at 9:22 PM
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    Pretty sure you should be ok. Worst case just show them an invoice for a purchase and install of used airbag. They will not check
     
  6. Jan 11, 2022 at 9:39 PM
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    Find a way to unplug bulb, remove bulb or fuse, break bulb or paint bulb black with nail polish. Then reconnect battery.
     
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    Have you checked for any open recalls? I know the Takata airbag inflator involved some 1st gens, so worth checking.
     
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  8. Jan 11, 2022 at 10:48 PM
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  9. Jan 12, 2022 at 2:41 AM
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    My airbag light has been on for two years. There was an open recall on the passenger airbag that I had completed last year, hoping that the stealer would clear the light when they performed the recall. No such luck (why do you think we call then stealers?)...They wanted $250 to run the scan! (Of course they'd already run the scan during the recall install. The service advisor took pity on me, and revealed the result to me on the QT). The Techstream diagnosis is "open squib circuit", aka the notorious spiral cable. I do want to get it fixed sooner or later. Here's why...

     
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  10. Jan 12, 2022 at 3:16 AM
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    This would be my recommendation and will need help from the more knowledgeable 1st Gen owners.

    - What year did the manufacturer of the airbag stop making the passenger side airbag? Are the second Gen tundras the same bag? Can those be ordered? Is there another vehicle manufacturer that has the same style bag?


    Unfortunately you will start seeing electronic parts resourcing problems with such an old vehicle. 20 years old by some standards isn’t old, but to electronics….ancient.

    One of my coworkers had something very similar happen to his 2001 Duramax 2500. Truck was maintained and was a 9 out of a 10. Hell, the dealership he traded the truck in on gave him 17000.00 for it with 170k miles. Anyway, he started having transfer case/transmission codes and he spent thousands trying to fix it. Some modules for this style transfer case were not available anymore. He had to buy used units that had similar issues. Finally in 2019 he gave up and was spending more on an 18 year old truck than a new one. He purchased a Ram 2500 and didn’t look back.
     
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  11. Jan 12, 2022 at 6:16 AM
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    shifty`

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    Honestly, I'd just install a used airbag. car-part.com could help you locate, assuming you didn't feel confident using fleaBay.

    But take note of w666's post - it may not actually be the airbag, it could be the circuit. I'd still go to the Toyota Owner's site and create an account if you don't have one already. Add your truck's VIN there. Confirm if you have an open airbag recall for your truck, if you do, it may be time to reach out. If not, at least you'll be notified of future recalls, and you'll have access to all dealership service records for your truck.
     
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  12. Jan 12, 2022 at 7:36 AM
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    I believe the airbag is usually custom to each vehicle since the steering wheel and dashboard (passenger) have to be the same and they also have a color matching cover.
     
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  13. Jan 12, 2022 at 7:43 AM
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    Does the cover come with the replacement? That is unfortunate if so. I feel bad for the 1st gen owners. Damn trucks will out live their owners but will have no aftermarket support. A greek tragedy for sure.:mad:
     
  14. Jan 12, 2022 at 7:46 AM
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    That's typically the case. The cover usually blows apart when the bag is deployed.
     
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  15. Jan 12, 2022 at 7:48 AM
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    Yeah, that is true. Well this could be a shit creek situation for he OP.
     
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  16. Jan 12, 2022 at 8:34 AM
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    Mechanic is incorrect, but they aren't cheap so make sure it's what you actually need. If you need the inflator that's a different part number that was likely superseded. I know 03-06 trucks were included in a recall but I'm not sure on 02.

    Also if that's why it's failing a PA inspection try a different shop.

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