I checked out the other posts about the srs problems but nothing really anwsered what i needed........i went to the honda dealership to fix my srs light because it had a recall but there is some problem with the light or something and they siad it was "free of charge" to fix it but i might have to pay $600!!! can anyone help me understand this warrenty and why i am getting charged?!!?!? please

 

Spring 2006
Warranty Extension: Main Components of the
Occupant Position Detection System
Dear Honda Owner:
As part of our commitment to vehicle safety, your Honda
has several features that help protect you and your
passengers. One of these features is the occupant
position detection system (OPDS). Although we do not
encourage young children to ride in the front seat, the
OPDS reduces their risk of injury from an inflating side
airbag by turning off the airbag if they are out of position
and leaning toward the door.
Warranty Extension Details
To ensure the OPDS remains in top condition, we are
extending the warranty on the main components of the
system, the OPDS control unit and the OPDS sensor, to
10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
If the red supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator
on the instrument panel stays on, take your vehicle to any
Honda dealer for an inspection. If there is a problem with
the OPDS control unit or the OPDS sensor, and your
vehicle is within the extended warranty time/mileage
period, the dealer will replace the control unit or the
sensor free of charge. The inspection is also free of
charge, even if there is not a problem with the OPDS
control unit or the OPDS sensor and your vehicle is within
the extended warranty time/mileage period. Other
components of the OPDS and the SRS are covered by
your vehicle’s normal warranty.
This warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that
has ever been declared a total loss, or any that has been
issued a salvage, branded, or similar title under any
state’s law.
Please keep a copy of this letter in your glove box, along
with your vehicle’s warranty information booklet.
What to do if you feel this notice is in error
Our records show that you are the current owner or lessee
of a Honda receiving this warranty extension. If this is not
the case, or the name/address information is incorrect,
please fill out and return the enclosed, postage-paid
Information Change Card. We will then update our
records.
If you paid to have a defective OPDS control unit or OPDS
sensor replaced sometime in the past, you may be eligible
for reimbursement. Refer to the attached Instructions for
Reimbursement for eligibility requirements and the
reimbursement procedure.
If you have questions
If you have questions about this notice, or need
assistance with contacting a Honda dealer, please call
Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.
Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Division

 

I just spoke to Honda, the letter is worded funny, they explained to me the same thing the dealers have been telling me, is that if there is a problem w/ the OPDS then the inspection is free, if they find something else wrong u gotta now pay for the inspection, so you are taking a chance of loosing $80 by going there.

Anyway .. that's the deal.

Oto

 

is the srs light even on? if not and the air bags never inflated then dont worry.

 

 

they can also see if the recal is for your car off the vin.

 

Check for codes manually. It is most common to have a code 9-3 drivers seat belt buckle switch failure. Honda will fix it for free. Find out what the code is and we can help further.

 

Fu*ckin SRS codes....arghhhh