Audi A4 Crash sensor?

[Zeb]

My car is in the garage to do checks on the Airbag. I received a phone call from them saying that, the Airbag is coming on due to the faulty crash sensor driverside. They are also doing further checks on the suspension, so its still there.

How much would a crash sensor cost if I get it then from a garage? I have found one on ebay but not sure if it will fit.

Heres the link:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180456482852&fromMakeTrack=true

[scooby_d0o]

Ive just changed the same on may car, the sensors fail due to moisture ingress. they are £79 from audi - the one in the link is the correct one - although id be dubious using a second hand sensor.

if your fititng this mate, let me know, and ill let you know exactly how to do it - if your handy its a nide easy job - should take no more than an hour - as soon as you change the sensor the airbag warning will clear from the dash (will still be stored in the ecu until cleared - but airbag light will be out)

[RickT]

Give Jason a call with the part number and he will see what he can do for you..

mention the forum and me.

Cheers

Rick

http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/contactus.html

All German Parts Limited
16 Pontefract Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1TB
United Kingdom

Telephone: 0113 2775245

E-Mail: sales@allgermanparts.co.uk

[Zeb]

Give Jason a call with the part number and he will see what he can do for you..

mention the forum and me.

Cheers

Rick

http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/contactus.html

All German Parts Limited
16 Pontefract Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1TB
United Kingdom

Telephone: 0113 2775245

E-Mail: sales@allgermanparts.co.uk


Hey RickT,

I called up P.C Motors (VW & Audi specialist) the guy said it will cost me £70 to get it replaced. I will give Jason a call and will say your name and the forum too!!

[Zeb]

Ive just changed the same on may car, the sensors fail due to moisture ingress. they are £79 from audi - the one in the link is the correct one - although id be dubious using a second hand sensor.

if your fititng this mate, let me know, and ill let you know exactly how to do it - if your handy its a nide easy job - should take no more than an hour - as soon as you change the sensor the airbag warning will clear from the dash (will still be stored in the ecu until cleared - but airbag light will be out)

I gave them a call to see how much it will cost, and they said it will cost around £70. Tbh I am not going to do it myself as I dont want to cause more damage. Thanks for the advice Scooby, appreciate it. If I do change my mind then I will come back to you :)

[Zeb]

Give Jason a call with the part number and he will see what he can do for you..

mention the forum and me.

Cheers

Rick

http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/contactus.html

All German Parts Limited
16 Pontefract Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1TB
United Kingdom

Telephone: 0113 2775245

E-Mail: sales@allgermanparts.co.uk


Bad news :( Jason told me that I cannot purchase the crash sensor but from Audi. Looks like I have to splash out £70, god knows how much they will charge for the labour!!

[scooby_d0o]

why dont u buy the sensor frm them and get an indi to fit - shouldnt take anymore than an hour to fit - only took me an hour in the snow and i'd never done one before

[Zeb]

why dont u buy the sensor frm them and get an indi to fit - shouldnt take anymore than an hour to fit - only took me an hour in the snow and i'd never done one before

The indi are charging me £70, I might strip out the floor mats and do a thorough check on the wires/connectors. I will PM you if I need any help :)

[Zeb]

Update:

Its now been a few weeks or so and for some reason the Airbag light does not come on nor does it flash :) I think my car heals itself!! Lucky me..

Thanks for all your help guys ;)