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Airbag light, no recall for me?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Gmoneybags, Feb 22, 2017.

  1. Feb 22, 2017 at 8:25 PM
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    So I've got an airbag light on, the code is B1801 which as far as I know is the clockspring issue. Now I've read many times that there is a recall on 2005-2008's for it. I've got a 2006. I ran my vin on line as well as with Toyota over the phone, and they say I don't qualify for that recall. And it'll be 600 bucks to fix it, otherwise my drivers airbag won't go off. Does this recall only apply for certain tacos???? I clearly have the same issue that should be covered under recall. Don't have 600 bucks to pay for toyotas airbag defect right now. Help?
     
  2. Feb 22, 2017 at 8:41 PM
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    do you have steering wheel controls?
     
  3. Feb 22, 2017 at 8:43 PM
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    Yes I do
     
  4. Feb 22, 2017 at 8:47 PM
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    I wonder if that has something to do with it. cause mine was covered for recall with 97k miles on it. and I didn't have controls.
     
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    It's my understanding that the time for the recall is over...

    Dude buy one online for like $120-175 and swap it yourself super easy
     
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    +1 it is super easy might as well update the steering wheel also while your at it :D
     
  7. Feb 22, 2017 at 8:54 PM
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    Hmm interesting... my cruise control also doesn't work... Should fix that too shouldn't it?
     
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    yes it will
     
  9. Feb 22, 2017 at 8:55 PM
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    Not a bad idea @ all! Like a 3rd gen wheel?
     
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    That's the plan it seems like. Can anyone vouch for a decent brand that won't go out on me in a year?
     
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    it's easy as well. I put a 13 wheel in mine with control. just gotta buy the clock cable to go with it
     
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    I went with factory toyota. for 250$
     
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    And steering wheel controls should still work? I've got it hooked up to the Kenwood with one of those modules
     
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    yeah
     
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    The wheel or the spring was 250?
     
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    ^OEM clockspring/spiral cable is about $250. Wheel with airbag module will be a lot more. ;)
    According to Toyota's filings with the NHTSA, the recall covers only 7-chan spiral cables and not the 16-chan ones: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2012/RCDNN-12V092-8345.pdf
    Toyota OEM, and buy from a vendor in North America. (I've seen $30 Chinese knock-offs with Toyota branding and P/N on the box...)
     
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    I have to warn you though wheels are not cheap so be prepared to spend about 800 if you can find the stuff you need at a wrecking yard
     
  18. Feb 22, 2017 at 9:03 PM
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    Nevermind, got it. I think I'll go toyota
     
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    clock cable
     
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    I'm assuming I must be a 16 channel.... given the steering wheel controls.
     

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