# Air bag system failure

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-system-failure/69626>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** mini, coopers\
**Created:** [November 21, 2011, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-system-failure/69626 "2011-11-21T22:24:51Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![smallcars](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@smallcars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smallcars)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2011, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-system-failure/69626/1 "2011-11-21T22:24:51Z")

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The MRS Control Module (that makes the airbags function) on my 2001 Mini CooperS (with only 66,000 miles on it) has failed and it’s going to cost me about $1,400 to get it replaced. Anyone have any suggestions as to how I might get this fixed without it costing so much? The dealer said it is really rare for the MRS to fail…lucky me. ☹

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**Author:** ![Accordion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ab992/32.png) [@Accordion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Accordion)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2011, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-system-failure/69626/2 "2011-11-21T22:31:31Z")

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Just assuming it’s out of warranty? I once had a seat belt release seize on a 21 year old Honda, and the dealer charged $0 for the repair (“good will” repair). You could ask your dealer about getting a good will repair, all they can say is no. This is a safety item which is why you may have some ground to stand on.

Is $1400 the dealership quote? If so, You may try an independently owned import shop and see what they would charge.