Toyota Camry 2003 airbag question....

[spistols]

I have a 2003 Toyota Camry that had an accident prior to my ownership where the airbag deployed. The title is not a salvage or rebuilt title which tells me the cost to repair was less than the cost of replacing the air bag(s).

My question is, how do I verify the airbag(s) were replaced without ripping the interior apart or risk setting off the steering wheel airbag? I don't have any prior history of who had the accident or any other information. Carfax only shows it was involved in an accident where the airbag deployed from a frontend collision.

 

[ItBeMe]

Take it to a dealer and they should be able to tell you.

 

[mfoster]

I would be surprised if it has airbags

 

[spistols]

I would be surprised if it has airbags

Why?

 

[spistols]

Take it to a dealer and they should be able to tell you.

No time and don't want to spend the money if is something I can do myself with some guidance.

 

[Gunanddoglover]

Does the SRS light come on when you turn the ignition on? If it does tbe airbags are there. If it doesn't have the car scanned.

 

[haole396]

gunanddoglover is correct. When you start the car, the SRS (airbag) light should turn on and then turn off after roughly 5-7 seconds. If this occurs, the system is operating correctly.

 

[spistols]

Wouldn't the light not turn off if there was a bag missing?

 

[Gremlin]

As long as there isn’t super glue on the dash and wheel, it was probably handled by insurance. Henceforth the incident report to Carfax.

 

[Ravic]

You can remove the covers for either and check. Pm me if you have questions on how to do so with damaging panels