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re: Toyota Land Cruiser owners (airbag warning light)
Posted on 4/14/24 at 4:41 pm to Will Cover
Posted on 4/14/24 at 4:41 pm to Will Cover
Yes. It was a clock spring - the part that maintains electrical contact when the steering wheel rotates - that died of old age.
You can typically buy the Land Cruiser part for a couple hundred bucks, but replacing it without setting off the airbag takes some skill.
ETA:
Amazon sellers offer some Land Cruiser clocks sprigs for as little as $38, but finding an OEM-quality part at a decent price could take research. Buying a cheap Chinese knockoff probably isn't a great idea.
Assuming it's the clock spring, you'll want to ask any independent garage how many they've replaced, and go with someone experienced in this repair. A lot of independent garages won't touch these, and if they do set off the air bag things will get expensive.
You can typically buy the Land Cruiser part for a couple hundred bucks, but replacing it without setting off the airbag takes some skill.
ETA:
Amazon sellers offer some Land Cruiser clocks sprigs for as little as $38, but finding an OEM-quality part at a decent price could take research. Buying a cheap Chinese knockoff probably isn't a great idea.
Assuming it's the clock spring, you'll want to ask any independent garage how many they've replaced, and go with someone experienced in this repair. A lot of independent garages won't touch these, and if they do set off the air bag things will get expensive.
This post was edited on 4/14/24 at 7:27 pm
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Posted on 4/14/24 at 5:30 pm to WB Davis
Not a Toyota but I had it happen with an old Elantra and it was the clock spring. Turns out there was a little-known extended warranty just for it.
Toyota has also had recalls and extended warranties for the clock spring so I would have your friend check online to see if the VIN is included in one of those before going out and spending money.
Toyota has also had recalls and extended warranties for the clock spring so I would have your friend check online to see if the VIN is included in one of those before going out and spending money.
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