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Airbag deployment

Tiny
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A minor fenderbender accident deployed airbag, car insurance declared the car is a total loss or beyond repair, can the bag be replaced
Monday, September 5th, 2016 AT 2:43 PM

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Tiny
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There is a lot more than just the bag that has to be replaced. You will also need the control module, seat belt and likely sensors. You have at least a couple thousand in air bag parts.
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Monday, September 5th, 2016 AT 3:10 PM
Tiny
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Besides, if you had enough impact for air bag activation, you have a lot more damage that isn't visible.
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Monday, September 5th, 2016 AT 3:11 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the help
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 AT 10:46 AM
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Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
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Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 AT 6:09 PM

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