HHR in General, but looking at an SS.
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HHR in General, but looking at an SS.
Looking at a 2010 HHR SS Victory Red Auto with 66,xxx miles on it. It has a MN Cert of Title-Salvage, and looks to be in ship shape, other than the inside roof airbag has blown.
My question after the background here, is, Does the Airbag Light, cause a CEL to also be illuminated on the dash? (Picture Attached)
Now, I know buying from a Salvage Auction, even with it saying normal wear and tear, it could have more wrong.
My question after the background here, is, Does the Airbag Light, cause a CEL to also be illuminated on the dash? (Picture Attached)
Now, I know buying from a Salvage Auction, even with it saying normal wear and tear, it could have more wrong.
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No, but it should be easy to get a reading. Does it light when the engine is running?
Problem is you can't just replace the bag, there are other one time parts. SDM (+programming), rollover sensor, yaw sensor etc. You can save $1000 doing it yourself, except for the programming.
Problem is you can't just replace the bag, there are other one time parts. SDM (+programming), rollover sensor, yaw sensor etc. You can save $1000 doing it yourself, except for the programming.
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No, but it should be easy to get a reading. Does it light when the engine is running?
Problem is you can't just replace the bag, there are other one time parts. SDM (+programming), rollover sensor, yaw sensor etc. You can save $1000 doing it yourself, except for the programming.
Problem is you can't just replace the bag, there are other one time parts. SDM (+programming), rollover sensor, yaw sensor etc. You can save $1000 doing it yourself, except for the programming.
The pictures on the Auction page don't really reveal a whole lot about possible cause for the roof airbag being blown.
Am I permitted to share a link for reference?
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That price for airbags is a lot less than the ones I got at a good price 8 years ago. Should not get used bags.
Like I said you HAVE to replace other parts and program them. Been there, done it. The total price might be the cause of the salvage.
Like I said you HAVE to replace other parts and program them. Been there, done it. The total price might be the cause of the salvage.
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Depending on how your state does salvage titles it sounds like pretty good deal. Heck, a brand new engine is under $3000, I don't see ant body damage. Side curtains can deploy just because the car slides sideways or gets tilted.
When mine deployed the insurance company gave me around $5000
When mine deployed the insurance company gave me around $5000
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ya but look at the ss why did the side bags blow , i don't see a reason as i thought of bidding on it as I'm bidding on the sacto one lol , but good luck bags are a easy fix , send the mod to my air bag for a reset , so u don't have to flash a new one , u will have too do the belts also as they are locked up , but thats also easy , and just bought one out of vegas
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