I have a 2003 Honda Element. My SRS light came on about a week ago, right around inspection time. So I brought it to the dealer to be fixed.

They say the issue is in the drivers' side buckle/latch mechanism. There's a bad sensor. I've seen in a lot of posts that this should be covered by the dealer regardless of the car's age, b/c it is a part of the seatbelt system. Honda says "no" b/c it is technically the sensor.

Any help or experience with this. Not looking forward to paying $345 to fix it...

Thanks!

 

My dealership fixes them for free like you stated. Try different dealership. We replace faulty buckle switch everyday, charge free to customers.

 

seat belt buckles are warrantied for life with honda. i cant believe they tried to charge you