What to do to make my airbag light go off on my HHR?

Question

I just bought a 2008 Chevrolet HHR with 1,750 miles. When I bought the car the airbags were deployed, I replaced the airbag and the windshield and the car is perfect now except for the "SERVICE AIR BAG" message on the dash and the airbag light on the dash. Took the car to the dealer and got told has no warrayty, the bad thing is they told me that AFTER checking the car and I had to pay the $200 bill and costs $900 to fix at the dealer.

I got the report from the dealer and shows fail codes B0081-71 and B1325-03. I researched online adn says not to replace the module under the seat(which is what they want to do at the dealer) I need help finding what the codes mean and on what to do to get the issue resolved without spending a fortune.

Answer 1

Was this car totalled?  Sounds like possibly the bags weren't reinstalled correctly if the light is still on.  If not, with only 1,750 miles and an 08, it should have lots of warranty left.

Answer 2

DTC B0081

Diagnostic Instructions

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B0081 3A: Passenger Presence System Incorrect Component Installed

DTC B0081 39: Passenger Presence System Internal Electronic Failure

DTC B0081 71: Passenger Presence System Invalid Serial Data Received

Circuit/System Description

When the ignition is turned ON, the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) performs tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. When the SDM has completed the power-up mode, the SDM will

Diagnostic Instructions

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B1325 03: Device Power Circuit Voltage Below Threshold

DTC B1325 07: Device Power Circuit Voltage Above Threshold

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance



B+

B1325 03

B1325 03

--

--



Ground

--

B1325 03

--

--



Circuit/System Description

The control modules on this vehicle monitor the battery voltage through the battery positive (B+) voltage circuits. The following control modules will set this DTC:

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  Body control module (BCM)

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  Instrument panel cluster (IPC)

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  Radio

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  Sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)

Conditions for Running the DTC

The battery voltage supplied to the control modules is in the range of 7-26 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B1325 03

The control module detects a system voltage less than 9 volts for 5 seconds.

B1325 07

The control module detects a system voltage greater than 18 volts for 5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  The control module immediately disables all outputs when an out of range voltage condition has been detected, with the exception of GMLAN and the Run/Crank relay, which are disabled after a 3 minute delay.

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  The setting of other DTCs is inhibited.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The DTC passes when the malfunction is no longer present.

Diagnostic Aids

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  A high or low voltage value in multiple modules indicates a concern in the charging system.

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  Overcharging with a battery charger or jump starting can cause this DTC to set.

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  This DTC may set if the battery is disconnected for any reason.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  Body Control System Schematics

    ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚€Â¢  Instrument Cluster  

Answer 3

There's no other way to fix it other than to take it to a Dealer or a Certified Repair Shop.