2013 GENESIS SEDAN 3.8 V6 (AIR BAG LIGHT ON-FIX AND SOLUTION) NEEDED

[Liv2013]

Car Details:

• Model: 2013 Genesis Sedan 3.8 V6 Premium Package
• Mileage: 208,800 KM (for our American friends, that's approximately 129,806 miles)

Current Issue: AIRBAG LIGHT ON

• I had the car inspected at a non-Hyundai dealership before purchase.
• The car failed the safety check due to the seatbelt light being constantly on.
• Even though the light was on during the test drive, I decided to purchase the car.
• From my research on YouTube and various forums:
  • The leading cause seems to be a wire connection issue.

Questions & Concerns:

• Diagnosis by Dealership:
  
  • How does a dealership, charging $130/hr, diagnose and rectify these faults?
  • Is their method more reliable than other mechanics?
• Safety & Repairs:
  
  • Can independent mechanics fix this issue and guarantee the safety of the airbags?
  • I'm inclined to take the car to the dealership first, especially when safety concerns are involved. However, it would need a significant red flag to warrant that decision.
• Experiences of Others:
  
  • Has anyone faced and resolved this issue with their car?
  • How do you determine if the problem is genuinely fixed? Is the light turning off a reliable indicator?

I appreciate any feedback or advice. Excited and nervous about this journey with my new car!

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[jep604]

Car Details:

• Model: 2013 Genesis Sedan 3.8 V6 Premium Package
• Mileage: 208,800 KM (for our American friends, that's approximately 129,806 miles)

Current Issue: AIRBAG LIGHT ON

• I had the car inspected at a non-Hyundai dealership before purchase.
• The car failed the safety check due to the seatbelt light being constantly on.
• Even though the light was on during the test drive, I decided to purchase the car.
• From my research on YouTube and various forums:
  • The leading cause seems to be a wire connection issue.

Questions & Concerns:

• Diagnosis by Dealership:
  
  • How does a dealership, charging $130/hr, diagnose and rectify these faults?
  • Is their method more reliable than other mechanics?
• Safety & Repairs:
  
  • Can independent mechanics fix this issue and guarantee the safety of the airbags?
  • I'm inclined to take the car to the dealership first, especially when safety concerns are involved. However, it would need a significant red flag to warrant that decision.
• Experiences of Others:
  
  • Has anyone faced and resolved this issue with their car?
  • How do you determine if the problem is genuinely fixed? Is the light turning off a reliable indicator?

I appreciate any feedback or advice. Excited and nervous about this journey with my new car!

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From what I have dealt with since 2006 with the Hyundai vehicles are the lack of security in the metal pins (male/female) to the plastic connectors.