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Disable steering wheel airbag

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I am trying to mount a steering wheel of a Mazda 6 in my '94 GS. How do I disable the airbag system, so I can remove the original steering wheel. What kind of troubles can I expect if no driver side airbag is connected - It's only for testing purposes...
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Micv wrote:I am trying to mount a steering wheel of a Mazda 6 in my '94 GS. How do I disable the airbag system, so I can remove the original steering wheel. What kind of troubles can I expect if no driver side airbag is connected - It's only for testing purposes...
I unplugged both of mine. I disconnected the battery and took em both out. BE CAREFUL and make sure you unplug the battery first. I fear they can explode when you take it out.
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cjthor wrote:
Micv wrote:I am trying to mount a steering wheel of a Mazda 6 in my '94 GS. How do I disable the airbag system, so I can remove the original steering wheel. What kind of troubles can I expect if no driver side airbag is connected - It's only for testing purposes...
I unplugged both of mine. I disconnected the battery and took em both out. BE CAREFUL and make sure you unplug the battery first. I fear they can explode when you take it out.
You removed them permanently? :shock: If you did, I hope you told your insurance company. Otherwise, when you try to claim, you'll get $0.00 after all those months of paying.
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MX3-Freak wrote:
cjthor wrote:
Micv wrote:I am trying to mount a steering wheel of a Mazda 6 in my '94 GS. How do I disable the airbag system, so I can remove the original steering wheel. What kind of troubles can I expect if no driver side airbag is connected - It's only for testing purposes...
I unplugged both of mine. I disconnected the battery and took em both out. BE CAREFUL and make sure you unplug the battery first. I fear they can explode when you take it out.
You removed them permanently? :shock: If you did, I hope you told your insurance company. Otherwise, when you try to claim, you'll get $0.00 after all those months of paying.
I also did not tell them about ripping out all my intereor, turbocharging, roll caging, and replacing my seatbelts...OH NO!!!!
Jarid Perry
94 mx3 Turrrbooooo (not even close to stock) 302WHP
71 Chevy C20 (tow rig!!)
77 Jeep CJ5 (no way its stock)
06 MINI Cooper S JCW GP (few goodies) 210WHP
2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S
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