Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata

Air bag lite stays on, had no accidents, or crashes, dealer wanted me, to spend a arm and leg to replace the module control unit. I sensed, that that may not be the problem, I took it to a independent shop, and had it diagnosed, with a scanner, and the scanner showed a code bd1406 ppd. Which stands for passenger presence detector, and showed that it was defective. So its a faulty sensor. Which translates to a manufacturer defect. I cannot afford, to spend $1. 500 for a module, when it should only be the defective sensor under the passenger seat, which should total around $360. 00 including labor, and the Hyundai manufacturer should be responsible for the fix. Before I get involved in a accident, and my life is at stake, including my children, and wife. I contacted, Hyundai, and stated that I have a defect, and they wanted proof, as from, a dealership, or otherwise. Please let me know how to resolve this dangerous daily task.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the sensor light for the air bags remained illuminated at all times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 02v145000 (air bags:side/ window ) and offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel unexpectedly. The warning indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on two separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was unavailable. Updated 03/09/09. The consumer also stated the seat belt light illuminated. Updated 03/11/09.

- the contact stated that the air bag light was on and had remained on in the 2002 Hyundai Sonata for a number of years since the vehicle was taken to dealer for the air bag recall 02v145000. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three separate times for the airbag light. The dealer wanted to do some extensive work on the vehicle due to the air bags, but she would have to pay out of her ownppocket. The current mileage was 57,000 and the failure mileage was 53,283.

While driving, the air bag inadvertently deployed which caused the consumer to hit a parked vehicle and subsequently the vehicle rolled over. Provide further details. The vehicle was once service for the check engine light illuminating. Recall campaign: NHTSA campaign id number : 02v145000. On certain passenger vehicles, the supplemental restraint system (srs) side impact air bag satellite sensors may be too sensitive to some lateral accelerations that are not caused by side impacts to the vehicle, such as forcefully slamming a door closed.

The consumer stated the air bag sensors were defective. The owner took the vehicle back to the dealer and had the wiring harness was repaired on the passenger side. The sensor light continued to illuminate. Provide further details.

Dealership doesn't have parts for recall 02v145000 repairs concerning air bag sensor, and doesn't know when they will be available.