AirBag light and Warranty? - 986 Forum

99-Boxster-MK · 06-21-2005, 06:11 AM

Hey

Has anybody had the Airbag warning light seatbelt buckle service bulletin performed under the porsche pre-owned warranty.

My car is in now having it done, and I donno if they will cover it. This is the first test for this warranty, and so far I am not happy that there is even the thought it won't be covered.

any input/advice would be appreciated.

Mike

99-Boxster-MK · 06-21-2005, 08:16 AM

Well the dealer just called..

It's the buckle, and they won't cover it, as good faith or as part of the warrenty... Piss me off...

Mike

roman · 06-21-2005, 08:48 AM

My '03 is having the same problem. Fortunately, the warranty will cover it . . .

dennizxxx · 06-21-2005, 09:37 AM

had the same problem Mike...

NOT UNDER WARRANTY...although they had to replace some wiring under the seat as well...

99-Boxster-MK · 06-21-2005, 10:19 AM

Well I just called POrsche NA and they are looking into it for me. It's funny, they asked me what would make me happy

I told them, that it should be covered under the warranty, and at worst the dealership pickup the labour charge and I will pay for the part.

We will see what happens. They seemed very pleasant and accomadating so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

I have heard so many great things about this warranty, that I was surprised they wouldn't cover a known problem, and a 2-month old (purchased) car under their own warranty. Well we will see, and I will hope the Prosche gods smile on me. This will be a good test on whether I should renew my warranty when its up. Before this incident I was sure I would get another two years of coverage, but now I don't know...

Mike

Shortbus · 06-22-2005, 05:56 AM

Just picked up my 98 boxster for this fix this morning. They only replaced my pass seat belt buckle and I paid 250$

99-Boxster-MK · 06-22-2005, 06:37 AM

Yuppers

Thats what I paid for the drivers side

MOst expensive belt buckle in the history of cars

I hope PA covers it, and if they do I will let you guys know.

Mike

Shortbus · 06-22-2005, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99-Boxster-MK

MOst expensive belt buckle in the history of cars

haha no kidding!

Brucelee · 06-22-2005, 06:50 AM

The seat buckle repair on the 911 is over $1000.

Aye carumba!

Shortbus · 06-22-2005, 06:52 AM

are you being serious? hehehe the more insight I have into 996s the more I want to give up on upgrading to one in a few years. I understand some things can cost more on a 996 than a Boxster, but a grand to replace a buckle, that's just money wasting..