Airbag Replacements

[Peter Anthony]

Just got a 42 month old Boxster S and very happy with it. The service manual indicates a replacement of the airbags every four years. I have not come across this requirement elsewhere with other vehicles.
Does anyone know how important this is and what it may cost?

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

It should have an airbag check after 4 years as part of the Additional Maintenance schedule, which is just a test routine. They don't need replacing.

 

[Mark_Bennett]

Richard is correct - it's just a check.

I had it done as part of the 4 year service - I can't even remember if there was an additional charge.
I think it might just be another test using the PST2 test system? (Anyone know for sure?)

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

Passenger protection maintenance: Inspecting airbag system​

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1. Function test of airbag warning light. Switch on ignition to carry out this test. The airbag warning​

light must light up for approx. 3 seconds. If the warning light does not light up, check the bulb and​

power supply.​

2. Function test of the airbag system:​

Connect and switch on the Porsche System Tester.​

Switch ignition on.​

Establish communication with the Airbag/POSIP control module.​

Read out fault memory: No fault stored.​

Remove E1 fuse.​

Fault present after approx. 30 seconds>>Airbag warning light<<.​

Insert E1 fuse again.​

Clear fault memory.​

Read out fault memory again after approx. 30 seconds: No fault stored.​

3. Check that a trim or stickers are not attached to the airbag units (driver's, passenger's, side airbag).​

4. Visual inspection of the components for damage and deformation.​

5. The system check must be acknowledged in the stamp spaces provided in the Guarantee and​

Maintenance booklet.​

 

[Peter Anthony]

Richard/Mark
Thank you