Air Bag Light On problems of the 1999 Porsche Boxster

The airbag light has come on for the third time. The problem is in a sensor in the seatbelt. Each time it is the same problem and Porsche wants me to spend $550 to replace the unit with the fourth sensor. I have declined to do this as they will not warranty the new unit. This is a well known defect in this car according to servicemen and there are similar complaints on your website. I have called and written to Porsche without response.

I own a 1999 Porsche Boxster. The airbag light came on and I was told by the dealer that the seat belts need to be replaced as there is a failure in the circuitry between the seat belt and airbag. Apparently this is a common problem as there have already been a number of technical service bulletins issued on this defect. Shouldn't there be a recall for this as it appears to be a common, known defect which directly affects the safety equipment on the car ?.

I have had a reoccuring airbag light coming on, the dealer has had it on 5 occasions, and the previous owner had it to two different dealers ons 4 occasions. I thought that the dealer had it repaired in January of 2003, then it came back on again in Jan of 2004. The dealer states that the repair is the seat belt buckles. They have replaced them 3 times, I dont know what the prevoius repairs were prior to my owning the vehicle. This time when I took the vehicle in for repair, it was no longer under warranty, and I was given a goodwill by the manufacturer for 50% of the repair bill. What is going to happen in a year when this comes on again? what would happen if I had an accident when the light was on because of this? the thing that stikes me the most is that the dealer has had the parts in stock every time and they have stated that this is a common problem, should there nt be a safety recall if this is the case?.

Vehicle serviced because air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified and tried on 8 different attempts to service problem . However, have not been able to resolve the issue.