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I just replaced my receiver with a used one from qualityporscheparts on ebay.
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I just replaced my receiver with a used one from qualityporscheparts on ebay.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

My 98 is throwing the airbag light because the micro switch in the receiver is faulty. Not unexpectedly Porsche prices that part painfully high. Does anyone know if a possibly more reasonably priced VW or Audi receiver would work? I believe the mechanism is the same but I don’t know about the harness connection. Thanks in advance

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What about going with a used one? https://www.ebay.com/itm/00-Boxster-S-RWD-Porsche-986-L-DRIVER-SEAT-BELT-RECEIVER-99680318306-105-552/272274523016?hash=item3f64d38388:g:OZkAAOSwzJ5XYKF X

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I just replaced my receiver with a used one from qualityporscheparts on ebay. Does require complete removal of the seat to install a new receiver.

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