Toyota Avensis Airbag Sensor?

[smoky2004]

Hi guys,

My 2004 Avensis 1.8 was in a collision some time ago where the drivers side curtain airbag was deployed.

I have purchased a replacement curtain airbag.

I have also found a company that will reset the module for £25.

My question is regarding the airbag crash sensor.

Does each airbag in the car have it's own crash sensor?

[FROSTYBALLS]

As far as I'm aware the sensors for the side airbags are mounted in each of the B pillars, and the sensors for the curtain airbags are mounted in each of the quarter panels.

[smoky2004]

Thanks for the reply, I've got to visit a few salvage yards and try to get hold of the correct sensor as the dealer prices are sky high.

[smoky2004]

Toyota want £160 for the labour to fit the airbag and £130 supply and fit for the airbag sensor. A bit steep for me so will try and get hold of a sensor from a salvage yard and just pay Toyota £160 for the fitting labour. Funny thing is I got the Airbag sensor priced up at my two nearest Toyota dealers, the first one said £435 just to supply so I put the phone down and the second one said £130.

There don't seem to be many garages that offer to fit airbag replacements.

After the airbag and sensor are fitted by Toyota I can get the module reset for £25.

I was told Toyota are unable to reset the module and only offer to replace it.