Airbag module replacement confusion.
I have read a lot of discussions on airbag modules and remain confused.
It is mentioned in many threads that the VIN number has to be programmed into a replacement airbag module, using one of Porsche's diagnostic tools. But there are a couple of threads of just replacing the module with a used one, resetting the error codes and all is good. This is an example: http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/51789-diy-airbag-module-replacement-reset.html So is the reprograming of the VIN really necessary? My Durametric gives a list of codes for the airbag, but the important ones are: "3 - Supply voltage 195 - Control module internal fault - All fault codes over 100 indicate a critical fault and usually require a new control module" I checked the supply voltage and it is OK... so it would seem that the module is defective. Thus my interest in replacing the module. |
Yes, it may need to be coded to the car, depending upon where the module came from. If it is out of a similar year Boxster, probably not, if it is either new or reconditioned, or from a model other than a Boxster, then yes, it will need to be coded to the car. And it might be worth the cost to get it checked by someone with a PIWIS unit, a brand new module is about $1,200 at retail.............................
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