Impact Sensor 15297468

[Edward Tycenski]

Are there compatible part numbers for 15297468? The availability locally is low. 

[dsr611]

16 hours ago, Edward Tycenski said:

Are there compatible part numbers for 15297468? The availability locally is low. 

https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/wve,5S13677,impact+/+crash+sensor,1564

[tigers2007]

This part is no longer available from Dorman (part #590-206). BUT it appears that some of the Advance Auto Parts - Carquest family of stores still have this part on the shelves as old stock. I noticed that you can use their 20-25% coupon codes to make an online order and then pick one up at a nearby store (seems like only Carquest stores have this part) or just do a ship-to-home order for about $140. I actually spoke with Dorman tech support. This part was sourced by the OEM in Singapore and they stopped making the part for Dorman so its 100% over with. Once they're gone, they're gone. I'm not sure where WVE is getting the part from nor where ACDelco is getting them (new part #85598007 $215).

I opted to go to my local U-Pull U-Pay lot and started to grab these off of trucks. Bring a multimeter to test them to make sure you're not grabbing junk. You should get some sort of ohm reading/continuity. If its open (no continuity) then the sensor is garbage. If the sensor has a bulge behind the stick or a crack, it is from corrosion and the sensor is destroyed.

Another piece of free advice: the 15297468 sensor is ONLY compatible with 2007-2008 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado 1500's. Not 2500HD or 3500HD nor the SUV's. That specific part number (15297468 or 85598007) will only work with the 07-08 half ton pickups only. This is part of the system design and that is for a reason. I wouldn't screw around with Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) parts; just do it right.