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2006 Kia Optima Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Air bag.
Mileage: 103,000 miles.

Asked on April 27, 2012

The red airbag light on drivers dash stays on but the passenger airbag light comes on and off as designed.

This is a 2006.5 Kia Optima 4 cyl. I was told the red airbag light is on because there is a problem with the passenger airbag sensor and the passenger seat has to be replaced at a cost of $1500.00 Can this sensor be replaced without having to replace the seat? The car will not pass inspection with the red airbag light on and I don't carry a passenger often. Can the sensor be disabled so the light will go out and the car will pass inspection so I can drive it?
Avatar Asked by darima58

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Replied on April 27, 2012

There are federal laws againist bypassing air bag sensors air bags etc.Lets start with what are the exact code numbers you have for the air bag fault?Cant really give you my input without more details.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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