How long does an airbag last

1. saxo_ron Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 3017 Honda DC5, Gruppe M and j's racing

   #1 2nd May 2009, 10:26

   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?
2. 666 Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 east london Posts: 2219 62 fiesta tdci

   #2 2nd May 2009, 10:44

   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
3. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #3 2nd May 2009, 10:48

   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
4. 666 Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 east london Posts: 2219 62 fiesta tdci

   #4 2nd May 2009, 10:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ben_Saxo 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
5. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #5 2nd May 2009, 11:29

   They should last about ten years before needing replcacing
6. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #6 2nd May 2009, 18:50

   yes as predator says 10 years and they recommend replacement.
   
   I used it as a good reason for a momo steering wheel lol
7. GoochyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Lichfield Posts: 1744 Black Saxo VTR MK2

   #7 2nd May 2009, 21:09

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by J222JRA 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
8. CoolC Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp

   #8 3rd May 2009, 00:43

   I swear in haynes it says 10 years.
9. liam-o Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1346

   #9 3rd May 2009, 01:16

   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.
10. saxo_girl_1985 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 watford Posts: 172 saxo vtr

    #10 4th May 2009, 00:36

    10 yrs
11. Tufty Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Watford Posts: 2033 Black Furio, Amazon Green VT-S Road Beast

    #11 4th May 2009, 01:01

    Hmmmm, what are the costs like of replaceing airbags?
12. vtrmike Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 portsmouth Posts: 101 vtr gold mk1

    #12 4th May 2009, 23:39

    lookecd in book its 10 years m8 its on the 90,000 mile service book
13. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

    #13 4th May 2009, 23:42

    Jesus ron, maybe asking that question jinxed you? :|
14. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #14 6th May 2009, 08:30

    10 years is the advisory change.
    They dont go off anyway, mine never did, nor did yours the other night with a head on
15. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

    #15 6th May 2009, 18:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Steve_VTS 10 years is the advisory change. They dont go off anyway, mine never did, nor did yours the other night with a head on

    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.
16. furiomike Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Whitby Posts: 2367 A4 B7 2.0T Quattro

    #16 6th May 2009, 19:07

    i wouldnt have a crash just in case.
17. adamm Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4004

    #17 6th May 2009, 19:38

    mine went of and i only slid into a curb no major damage.
18. saxo_ron Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 3017 Honda DC5, Gruppe M and j's racing

    #18 6th May 2009, 20:20

    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