Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

[PalmHarbor]

Given the track record of airbags going off and shooting metal stuff into your head, I would prefer to take my chances with it disabled. I have a 2000 Camaro and that bag is 15 years old....anyone know an easy way to do it?

[ssms5411]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

Disconnect the neg. On the battery and pull the fuse. Then disconnect the module in the center console. Might as well do the steering wheel they have alot of aftermarket steering wheels. Mine I got a Sparco with a Momo adapter. Mine didn't set off in lights on the dash but most will set off the air bag light.

[PalmHarbor]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

Thanks but that seems like a big job and not sure I could do it. How about just removing the fuse?

[ssms5411]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

Only one way to do it right.

[CFreed11]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

Disconnect the battery, wait half an hour, then unplug it if possible or just cut the wires.

[PalmHarbor]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

"unplug it"....you omitted how to "unplug it"

[CFreed11]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

find the connectors in the harness. Typically the larger yellow wire is the airbag. Follow the harness under the dash and locate the wires that travel to the airbags. The connector may be in line somewhere or it may have one on the airbag itself. I honestly can't say for sure as I have never messed with the airbags on my Firebird. I've removed them on other cars, but not an F-Body.

[PalmHarbor]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

Thanks but do not feel comfortable with that kind of wire surgery.

[FirebirdGT]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

Disconnect the neg. On the battery and pull the fuse. Then disconnect the module in the center console. Might as well do the steering wheel they have alot of aftermarket steering wheels. Mine I got a Sparco with a Momo adapter. Mine didn't set off in lights on the dash but most will set off the air bag light.

It's simple to get the Air Bag light to go off - but I won't put it on the messageboard.

PalmHarbor - If you do this - PM me. I removed mine back in 2011 for the same reason. Do a Search for "Air Bag" and you will find several posts.

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[CFreed11]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

My question is, how would this affect insurance coverage in the case of an accident? It would be one thing if the air bags failed to deploy due to manufacturer defect, but what about due to tampering with them? Would they void the personal injury coverage? Or would they even bother checking for a reason at all?

[PalmHarbor]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

If the airbag goes off and shoots stuff into my head, the insurance issue is moot.

[CFreed11]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

I wasn't questioning your reasoning, I fully understand that. I'm just kinda curious what the insurance would say.

[transamtom1]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

You do realize our cars do not use the TAKATA bags

[PalmHarbor]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

My car is 15 years old...I doubt if they work anymore. BTW...the Japanese company who has to recall all these manufactures all these bags in CHINA...same with GM ignition switches...CHINA

[transamtom1]

Re: Want 2 disconnect Air Bag for safety.

My car is 15 years old...I doubt if they work anymore. BTW...the Japanese company who has to recall all these manufactures all these bags in CHINA...same with GM ignition switches...CHINA

So what does one have to do with the other? besides dubious quality?