[Shotimes] disable passenger airbag / 1995 SHO

[alfitz@alfitz.com]

This is my theory....

If I was going to put in a switch, this is how I'd do it.

First CAREFULLY measure the resistance in ohms across the air bag you want
to switch.
Using a double pole switch, disconnect one lead going to the AB and send the
circuit through the matching resistor.

By doing this, the AB computer doesn't know the bag is disconnected and will
function normally for the other bag. If you just disconnect the bag, the
computer will see the fault and shut down the whole AB system. If you use
the 'remove the fuse' method, you will also be disabling the AB system. AND,
the AB light will drive you crazy.

That's my theory....


Al Fitz
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Malibu83" <malibu83@ductape.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 2:58 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] disable passenger airbag / 1995 SHO


> I have to cart a lot of kids around and could really use the front
> passenger seat. Unfortunately, I have dual airbags in my '95. I am
> following the DOT's official procedures to get an on/off switch, but I'm
> afraid it will cost waaay too much.
>
> I believe that, as the owner, I can legally disconnect it. I don't want it
> to explode in my face, though. That wouldn't be fun. My mechanic says I
> should just remove the fuse, but I'm not sure it is completely disabled
> that way. I can order directions to disable it for (!) $85, but that seems
> a little steep for an index card saying "remove the fuse".
>
> Anybody have any good ideas?
>
> paul
> ====
> '95 Red MTX
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