airbag deployment

2005 HONDA CIVIC
160,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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FIRSTHD
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a minor fenderbender accident deployed airbag, car insurance declared the car is a total loss or beyond repair, can the bag be replaced
Sep 5, 2016 at 2:43 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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There is a lot more than just the bag that has to be replaced. You will also need the control module, seat belt and likely sensors. You have at least a couple thousand in air bag parts.
Sep 5, 2016 at 3:10 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Besides, if you had enough impact for air bag activation, you have a lot more damage that isn't visible.
Sep 5, 2016 at 3:11 PM
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FIRSTHD
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thanks for the help
Sep 7, 2016 at 10:46 AM
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STRAILER
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Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Sep 14, 2016 at 6:09 PM
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