1998 Hyundai Elantra airbag problem

PDOGI

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1998 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
34,000 MILES

1998 hyundai elantra bought from original owner with 34,000 miles. Drove it a few days and the airbag light came on. Trieid to scan for an airbag code and could not communicate. Took it to the hyundai dealer and they tried 3 different computers and had no communication. They recommended I buy an airbag module. I did(a used one) and it changed nothing. Now the dealer says it will cost around 600 dollars to track this down. I don't have this kind of money- any help will be appreciated.

Sunday, July 5th, 2009 AT 5:47 PM

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DOCFIXIT

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Hi
With no communication it is impossible to pinpoint fault. Dealer would have to check every module, sensor, wiring, clockspring etc. And that would cost.
The moduel you replaced was it in steering wheel? Turn key on does SRI light flash 6 times?
Let me know
Thanks for donate

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Monday, July 6th, 2009 AT 12:06 PM

PDOGI

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Airbag light flashes 7 times. The module is under the center console! Picture included

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Monday, July 6th, 2009 AT 1:33 PM

DOCFIXIT

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Well according to Hyundai if light flashes approx. 6 times system is good. Try disconnecting battery wait one minute reconnect. See if light goes out.

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Monday, July 6th, 2009 AT 1:50 PM

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I did disconnect the battery when I installed the new module- I did it again today- Left the negative terminal off approx 2 minutes. Reconnected it and turned on the key- It flashed 6 times and stayed on-
What do I do now?

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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 AT 5:40 PM

DOCFIXIT

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Well your at what dealer suggested every component will need to be checked. Wiring diagram. Component locator, digital volt ohm meter and test light will be needed.

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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 AT 7:51 AM