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Toyota Sienna 2006 airbag light on - serious safety issue

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#8 of 37 Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 airbag light easy fix for me [wysockigal] by fibber2

Sep 25, 2011 (7:02 pm)

Replying to: wysockigal (Sep 25, 2011 5:56 am)
Interesting, and good observation! I noticed how very vulnerable that connector is attached to the front-right corner of the seat base, and wondered how long it would take before someone simply snagged it getting into the van (like my teenage daughter - trouble always seems to find her!).

#9 of 37 Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 airbag light easy fix for me [fibber2] by wysockigal

Sep 26, 2011 (4:18 am)

Replying to: fibber2 (Sep 25, 2011 7:02 pm)
I am just wondering if this is a common fix for all 2006 Sienna Minivans, or if my situation is just a fluke. I guess we will see if this fix helps other people. I hope so.

#10 of 37 Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 airbag light easy fix for me [wysockigal] by potat

Sep 26, 2011 (8:21 am)

Replying to: wysockigal (Sep 26, 2011 4:18 am)
Thanks, Wysock for your helpful comments. Yes, your great tips will be definitely be helpful to other owners. Greatly appreciated. Once again thanks Fibber for your valuable points.
 
Here is my status, I bought a 2006 Toyota sienna, CE a week ago. This was from a private party, a local vehicle. There are no issues as such, other than a driver seat belt coming on and off. My mechanic checked the vehicle and recommended it after checking the vehicle and told not to worry about the seat belt issue as this is more likely a sensor issue, costs about $50 or so for the sensor.
 
I happened to check with the dealer where the vehicle has been serviced, and they told that there are no issues with 2006 Siennas.... I did contact toyota customer service center (toll free number) and I was told there has been a technical service bullettin (TSB) that has been issued to fix the air bag issue - but no recall. Now, with the recent toyota recalls and the recent issues, I would assume that toyota would issue a recall if the issue has been serious (may be I am wrong?). So, after considering all the factors I decided to buy the vehicle. So far I am satisfied and hope this lasts for several years!
 
Thanks for all your helpful tips.

#11 of 37 Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 airbag light easy fix for me [potat] by fibber2

Sep 27, 2011 (7:26 pm)

Replying to: potat (Sep 26, 2011 8:21 am)
Some people do Sudoku to keep them sharp and entertained, we do cars! Glad we could help.
 
So this is a different '06 from the one you originally came to the board about? That was from a dealer, this a private party. Sounds like you made out OK. Glad to hear it.
 
Concerning TSB's.... Usually they constitute little more than a brief, bulletized advisory for the shop's use to highlight problems that seem to be coming up more frequently. Ultimately, I view them as somewhat self serving, as they save Toyota on warranty cost overruns by not having a thousand techs troubleshooting the same issue over and over. Most clearly state that they only provide free service during the basic 3/36 warranty (or 5/60 for powertrain issues). If you beg, you might get some consideration after the warranty. But unlike a recall, these carry no further obligation.

#12 of 37 Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 airbag light easy fix for me [fibber2] by potat

Sep 29, 2011 (11:32 am)

Replying to: fibber2 (Sep 27, 2011 7:26 pm)
Hi Fibber,
 
I have been looking at Sienna's for the past few months. The one originally I looked at (and posted the airbag issues) was for 06, from the dealer, base model. I also saw one 05 XLE at the dealer, but the price was too high ($3400), compared to 06 base. As I mentioned before the ext. warranty was a min of $1400. In the mean time, I saw a craigslist post by owner, and that is the one that I bought! It took over a week
for the process, seeing the car a few times, getting it checked, etc., but I suppose it worked out fairly smooth.
 
Thank you!!

#13 of 37 Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 airbag light on - serious safety issue [potat] by myrtlebeach

Nov 14, 2011 (8:05 pm)

Replying to: potat (Sep 09, 2011 10:08 am)
My 2006 Toyota Sienna I bought at Sparks Toyota in Myrtle Beach has had the air bag light on since I purchased it in 06. It was worked on regularly for 2 years and had every possible thing replaced. The airbag light was still on when the warranty expired and Sparks would not fix it as a warranty issue. They said the bags would deploy....it was just the light that didn't work. Now that our family is grown we want to sell or trade the van but have found out the bags will not work due to this issue. Don't buy this van....their may be no fix. We have literally had the passenger seat replaced, the center console bag replaced, the sensors in the dash replaced, the seat belt replaced, the wires and connectors replaced...our light is still on.

#14 of 37 Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 airbag light on - serious safety issue [myrtlebeach] by fibber2

Nov 17, 2011 (11:44 pm)

Replying to: myrtlebeach (Nov 14, 2011 8:05 pm)
If the airbag light is on, there is a problem with the system. As you don't know what the problem is, you really have no idea without physically testing them whether they will deploy.
 
The SRS system is covered under the longer powertrain warranty (5/60), I believe. If the light really never went out you should be in touch with Toyota Customer Care and report this.

#15 of 37 Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 airbag light on - serious safety issue [fibber2] by myrtlebeach

Nov 18, 2011 (5:33 pm)

Replying to: fibber2 (Nov 17, 2011 11:44 pm)
I think you will find the link below interesting:
 
http://www.aboutautomobile.com/Complaint/2006/Toyota/Sienna/Airbag

#16 of 37 Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 airbag light on - serious safety issue [myrtlebeach] by fibber2

Nov 19, 2011 (10:52 pm)

Replying to: myrtlebeach (Nov 18, 2011 5:33 pm)
Sad to see such a long list. But other than the last few, virtually all began in the 70k to 100k+ region, and after several years. Yours reportedly began when new, and has never been resolved. If so, you shouldn't be paying a penny and should not continue to be driving a vehicle equipped with multiple air bags that might never deploy if needed.

#17 of 37 Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 airbag light easy fix for me [wysockigal] by frieguy

Jan 31, 2012 (3:46 pm)

Replying to: wysockigal (Sep 25, 2011 5:56 am)
Thank you so much. Your tip worked like a charm after thinking all day I was going to have to spend 3,000 to get this fixed. Thanks again.

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