[V8] KD, KF recalls

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

The Air Bag Module is located under the radio/climate control stuff in the
center console. If I remember, you need to remove the whole center console to
replace it. Not exactly a simple job, but a reasonably alert chimp should be
able to complete it successfully. If you wanted to make sure to get it done
correctly and on time, show up with the center console removed for them. You
could also verify part numbers and such before you go there.

Dave



Quoting Mike Arman <Armanmik at earthlink.net>:

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> Got a recall notice today for the KD and KF recalls, cruise grommet and
> airbag sensor.
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> Called AoA (mostly to see if they knew anything about this) and got the
> stock reply "Only the dealer can perform this work."
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> Asked what parts were involved "Don't know, we're not technicians."
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> Asked if I could buy the parts from them and install them myself "only
> the dealer etc."
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> Asked if any of the local dealers had ever even SEEN a 1990 V8Q, answer
> "umm, err, duh . . . "
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> Stated that I had no intention of ever letting any dealer so much as
> touch this car under any circumstances whatsoever, I know more about
> this car than they do, why should I let them work on it even for free?
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> I do know what the cruise grommet callback is - change one rubber
> grommet on the cruise control rod (making sure not to drop any hardware
> into the air inlet in the process).
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> Which module for the air bag has to be checked/replaced or whatever -
> and what happens if it is not done? (I can just see the local - 65 miles
> away - dealer trying to find the correct modules, tearing things open to
> look around for them, and then trying to get this car all back together
> again correctly - rotsa ruck, not on my car they won't.)
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> Best Regards,
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> Mike Arman
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> V8Q, and they ain't touching it.
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