[Marcusli]

I'm having problems with an airbag lamp that will not go out and a controller that will not reset. Checked with sunset, part is $ 1440, the part seems to be a generic part from Siemens. I know that BMW used the same systems in contemporary 5 & 7 series cars. Does anyone know if:



-The unit can be repaired at a cost less than $1440

-The unit has Porsche specific soft/hardware? I know that BMW uses optically identical siemens parts and suspect they are less expensive



-Anyone who disengaged the system and have a spare controller? Partno is: 944-618-217-02



TIA



/marcus

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[Brian]

i don't have any words of advice for you. just wanted to chirp in and let you know that i had my airbag light reset at the dealership last week and they warned me that my controller might have to be replaced soon as well. they quoted me a price around $2000 to do the work. naturally, i laughed and figured worst case, i'd just unplug the darned thing.



i'll be interested to hear any wisdom people have on this topic.

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[Jason Judd]

I'll be glad to help you out. We're in the process of removing mine.



E-mail me at flamthrowr@aol.com



Jason Judd

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[Jason Judd]

I'm trying to help out Marcus...can anyone tell me if the controller from my '95 coupe will work for his car...His car is a '92.



My part number is 944.618.217.02



Thanks,



Jason

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[mitch968]

Looks like the same part number for all years according to PET, so I would think it should be ok.

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[Len]

Brian - what did the dealer charge you for the reset? Any other way to get it reset? Mine's on after an unexpected month-long sit that ran down the battery.

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[Larry Currie]

Only way to reset is with the Bosch Hammer with 968 software installed. My dealer has been nice enough to reset my twice for "no charge" and once for $50. I thi.nk someone should spring for the hammer and then loan it to the rest of us when we have the problem. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/cool.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[Marcusli]

Bought the parts from Jason, thanks! Now that I'm about to install, anything I should think of in particular?



I will disconnect the battery and leave the terminals off for an hour or so before starting to work on the car. Anything else?



Anyone knows a good way of removing the 'secure' nuts without getting the special tool?



Thanks



/marcus

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