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Disable steering wheel airbag

Posted: July 18th, 2005, 4:07 pm
by Micv
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...

Re: Disable steering wheel airbag

Posted: July 18th, 2005, 8:09 pm
by cjthor
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.

Re: Disable steering wheel airbag

Posted: July 19th, 2005, 12:29 am
by MX3-Freak
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.

Re: Disable steering wheel airbag

Posted: July 19th, 2005, 12:36 am
by cjthor
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!!!!