Faulty airbag :(

[Burnsy]

Since i bought my vr6 the airbag warning light and ABS warning lights flicked on and off intermitently so i took it into my local VW specialist ( lion garage Leicester )
They reset my abs light (17 quid) but the passenger airbag has a fault and requires replacing
"How much will that set me back" I asked thinking maybe 150 quid
" 700 quid " he replied
So i was wondering if any of you guys and gals have had problems and have sorted out there airbags or know of anyone who specialise in them ?
Be much appreciated

[Overseer]

i had that on my polo ('96) i pulled the light....

when i sold it i told the guy buying it, and he didnt seem fussed at all.. (luckily)

[Burnsy]

Just found a place on the net 10 miles from me called www.airbagsforsale.com and they quoted me 50 quid for one then itll be 2 hours labour at 35 quid so all in all 120 quid
Phoned the vw stealers out of intrest and they quoted me 558.11 for the same part  
Work that out ....

[golfvr6]

2 hours labour to fit it??
I assume they are supplying a complete unit, and it doesn't need putting together.
A complete unit takes about 10 minutes to fit.

[Burnsy]

Been a busy morning
Just picked up the brand new airbag and they only charged me 40 instead of the quoted 50 and fitted it myself in 15 mins
Then fitted 6 disc autochanger i brought of ebay for 80 quid
Just need to go down to the local VW specialists and get the airbag fault cleared for 17 quid
New autochanger/fitting + Airbag fitting = 140 quid
Moto of the story is have a go yaself and save splashing out on garage labour cost's
 

[jte]

Nice one!  Very Thrifty