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saxo_ron
2nd May 2009, 09:26
Ie my car is now nine years old and as far as I know the airbag is the original factory item. Do they have a certain lifespan? Should they be changed after x amount of years?
666
2nd May 2009, 09:44
iirc thay advise that there changed every 6-8 years, but i have never heard of anyone changeing them, or one not working due to age
TU-Tuning
2nd May 2009, 09:48
Citroen recommend the airbags and tensioners are replaced every 5 years.

When mine went off in my Westcoast, it just blew open and put powder everywhere in my car. Did shit all to protect me just exploded lol
666
2nd May 2009, 09:50
Citroen recommend the airbags and tensioners are replaced every 5 years.

When mine went off in my Westcoast, it just blew open and put powder everywhere in my car. Did shit all to protect me just exploded lol

lmoa, sorry fela, was volvo that i was going by
Predator_R32
2nd May 2009, 10:29
They should last about ten years before needing replcacing
J222JRA
2nd May 2009, 17:50
yes as predator says 10 years and they recommend replacement.

I used it as a good reason for a momo steering wheel lol
GoochyBoy
2nd May 2009, 20:09
yes as predator says 10 years and they recommend replacement.

I used it as a good reason for a momo steering wheel lol

i was waiting for some1 to suggest tht sorta thing lol :y:
CoolC
2nd May 2009, 23:43
I swear in haynes it says 10 years.
liam-o
3rd May 2009, 00:16
if you front end a saxo at speed, the bonnet will hit you before the airbag anyway.

never heard of anyone changing them, but if they recommend changing at 10, they should last until at least 12, some may not work before, some make still be going in 20.
saxo_girl_1985
3rd May 2009, 23:36
10 yrs
Tufty
4th May 2009, 00:01
Hmmmm, what are the costs like of replaceing airbags?
vtrmike
4th May 2009, 22:39
lookecd in book its 10 years m8 its on the 90,000 mile service book
Liam_
4th May 2009, 22:42
Jesus ron, maybe asking that question jinxed you? :|
Steve
6th May 2009, 07:30
10 years is the advisory change.
They dont go off anyway, mine never did, nor did yours the other night with a head on :S
dannyboy2005
6th May 2009, 17:27
10 years is the advisory change.
They dont go off anyway, mine never did, nor did yours the other night with a head on :S

Mine didn't go off when i disconnected the ccables from under the seats to remove the seats, the car was playing music when i did it lol.
furiomike
6th May 2009, 18:07
i wouldnt have a crash just in case.
adamm
6th May 2009, 18:38
mine went of and i only slid into a curb no major damage.
saxo_ron
6th May 2009, 19:20
Fucked out big time, and the bag she didnt go off. Anyone wanna buy a steering wheel?? Airbag intact?

Leeum - your right !!! Something like 4 black saxos were wrecked last weekend. Shame really