Air Bag Expiry Date!

PLANT · Jan 31st, 2008, 22:43

Hi all,

Well 5 years out to they expire.

So what's the go?

Do they need to be replaced in 2013 and what will be the cost?

Alec Dawe · Jan 31st, 2008, 22:48

Not at the present rate of progress.
The expiry date for air bags was something of an arbitrary figure, and the time seems to be being extended further and further as more experience of air bag life is gained from the numbers of 'older' cars fitted with them.
It was thought that the bags would deteriorate in time, and might cease to function, but the life seems to be far better than the rather conservative original estimate.
I don't believe that any air bags have yet been replaced purely on expiry date basis.

I think I'm correct in this. not doubt other forum members will put me right if I'm talking tripe.

IC · Feb 1st, 2008, 18:26

Thread moved from the cars for sale forum to the S40/V70 technical forum.

Clan · Feb 1st, 2008, 18:32

Yep you are right , volvo initialy had a 10 year inspection then it moved to a 15 year inspection , now there is no time limit . The system is very well monitored by the SRS unit so any electrical or wiring problem will be picked up . Volvo obviously have been looking at older air bags and finding they havent deteriorated so a few years ago they stated there was no longer a time limit as long as the visible bits and pieces are looked at and are in order .

jonny57 · Feb 1st, 2008, 19:24

No way of testing them other than driving car at a strong wall(not recommended)

Alec Dawe · Feb 1st, 2008, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny57

No way of testing them other than driving car at a strong wall(not recommended)

I actually believe that's exactly what Volvo have been doing with a selection of old cars. Not driving them at a wall (walls are too soft anyway, they fall down) but actually running them into the crash test blocks, and seeing how the air bags deploy.

CTCNetwork · Feb 1st, 2008, 20:44

Hi,

I was told I shouldn't eat my airbags after the expiry date..

Could be hazardous for health!!

Des. . .

Chris1Roll · Feb 2nd, 2008, 18:43

Apparently mercedes tracked down one of the first 500 cars they made with airbags, gave the owner a brand new car and crashed his old one. The airbag still worked.
It wouldn't surprise me if volvo have done something similar.

Nuisance · Feb 2nd, 2008, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny57

No way of testing them other than driving car at a strong wall(not recommended)

Apply 24 volts to the terminals. If they deploy then you're OK, they're still good........?????????????????????

Jan 31st, 2008, 22:43	#1
PLANT Junior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 07:55 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MELBOURNE View Photos By: PLANT	Air Bag Expiry Date! Hi all, Well 5 years out to they expire. So what's the go? Do they need to be replaced in 2013 and what will be the cost?

Jan 31st, 2008, 22:48	#2
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	Not at the present rate of progress. The expiry date for air bags was something of an arbitrary figure, and the time seems to be being extended further and further as more experience of air bag life is gained from the numbers of 'older' cars fitted with them. It was thought that the bags would deteriorate in time, and might cease to function, but the life seems to be far better than the rather conservative original estimate. I don't believe that any air bags have yet been replaced purely on expiry date basis. I think I'm correct in this. not doubt other forum members will put me right if I'm talking tripe. __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

Feb 1st, 2008, 18:26	#3
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Feb 1st, 2008, 18:32	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:45 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Yep you are right , volvo initialy had a 10 year inspection then it moved to a 15 year inspection , now there is no time limit . The system is very well monitored by the SRS unit so any electrical or wiring problem will be picked up . Volvo obviously have been looking at older air bags and finding they havent deteriorated so a few years ago they stated there was no longer a time limit as long as the visible bits and pieces are looked at and are in order . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 1st, 2008, 20:44	#7
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, I was told I shouldn't eat my airbags after the expiry date.. Could be hazardous for health!! Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Feb 1st, 2008, 19:24	#5
jonny57 Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2011 13:25 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dundee	No way of testing them other than driving car at a strong wall(not recommended)

Feb 2nd, 2008, 18:43	#8
Chris1Roll Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:20 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cannington	Apparently mercedes tracked down one of the first 500 cars they made with airbags, gave the owner a brand new car and crashed his old one. The airbag still worked. It wouldn't surprise me if volvo have done something similar.

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