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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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I was wondering if ppe headers and the conditioner has any role in my airbag light thats coming and going? Sometimes the light comes on, sometimes it doesnt. Thanks!

hopefully it doesn't so i can take it in for warranty work!
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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It's shouldn't be related unless you spun the steering column with the steering shaft disconnected. You would have to have the ignition on to do so. At least that's the only thing related to the header install the I can think of.
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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i had the same problem. hopefully when you bring it in for warranty...it doesnt take them a week like mine did.... i have ppe headers but the airbag light was coming on and off before the header install. its covered under warranty.for mine they replace the main harness under the dash. grand total was $2600. really happy it was still under warranty
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by amgone75
i had the same problem. hopefully when you bring it in for warranty...it doesnt take them a week like mine did.... i have ppe headers but the airbag light was coming on and off before the header install. its covered under warranty.for mine they replace the main harness under the dash. grand total was $2600. really happy it was still under warranty
Yikes! That's expensive...LOL. I hate these new cars with all their fancy electrics...
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by amgone75
i had the same problem. hopefully when you bring it in for warranty...it doesnt take them a week like mine did.... i have ppe headers but the airbag light was coming on and off before the header install. its covered under warranty.for mine they replace the main harness under the dash. grand total was $2600. really happy it was still under warranty
That's awesome they still honor your warranty with a aftermaket
My dealership said they going to viod my extended warrenty if i put my Borla exhaust on
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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alright! well im going to take it in for warranty work! lets see what they say.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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covered under my extended warranty!
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Good to hear! What was the cause and correction?
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by RCB
Good to hear! What was the cause and correction?
picking up the car tomorrow. i will let you know.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 09:42 AM
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nice to know they kept it under warranty.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil Teo
nice to know they kept it under warranty.
yup its covered under my extended warranty! since my factory warranty expired.

Problem was Code B1861 open in knee airbag (dside) squib circuit.

I don't know if its just me, but they opened up my ecu and saw the splicing for the headers and they didn't mind it at all. It's noted on the service paper work that there is aftermarket parts on the vehicle. They even complimented on the Headers too. They told me nothing about voiding any warranty or what not.

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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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That's great to hear, especially the tuner friendly dealer!

I do think it should be mentioned that this issue was not related to PPE headers. There have been a few posts where people have assumed the header install had something to do with a failure. All of those cases have been installer errors or unrelated issues. PPE makes a great products and headers are not a huge deal as a mod so it needs to be clear when they are/are not an issue.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by RCB
That's great to hear, especially the tuner friendly dealer!

I do think it should be mentioned that this issue was not related to PPE headers. There have been a few posts where people have assumed the header install had something to do with a failure. All of those cases have been installer errors or unrelated issues. PPE makes a great products and headers are not a huge deal as a mod so it needs to be clear when they are/are not an issue.
yup. i knew the ppe had nothing to do with it. if they were going to say something, i would of told them so, but they didn't so everything worked out.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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glad to hear man. You have a good lexus dealer.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by zapa
glad to hear man. You have a good lexus dealer.
exactly. especially since im in damn southern California!
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