fliguana t1_j9knomy wrote
Pull the airbag fuse, and go.
T101yet OP t1_j9kpacf wrote
I was gonna try that, but the fuses in my car aren’t labeled so I don’t want to Rick pulling the wrong fuse. Thanks for the help tho.
fliguana t1_j9kt1fd wrote
You can always call the dealership and see what assistance they provide with this recall. Perhaps they'll spring for a tow and a free loaner.
Fuse layout should be easy to find for a specific make/model/year.
Definitely don't do "controlled explosion".
Spiritual_Poo t1_j9kv872 wrote
Lol the fact that setting it off like the bomb squad was even an option is somewhat concerning, possibly indicative that OP should involve a professional of some kind.
collegiateofzed t1_j9n14w1 wrote
The inside of the fuse box cover almost always has a diagram.
If you pull the wrong fuse, you can always put it back.
If the airbag is disabled, there's oftentimes a warning light that comes on. Good well to tell if you pulled the correct one.
John_Tacos t1_j9loep2 wrote
The owners manual usually has a diagram or something that might help.
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fliguana t1_j9lomjl wrote
There may be more than one. The fuses servectwo roles - to isolate/depower malfunctioning circuits and to deliberately disable certain functions. Latter more commonly used by mechanics for troubleshooting.
If I were in OP's place and had itrational fear that my airbag may explode, I would read the manual and disable the SRS module that controls all airbags by pulling the necessary fuses.
Or have dealer tow it.
Lee2026 t1_j9o5ezs wrote
Where in any car user manual has there ever been detail on how to disable a safety system?
Manufacture don’t want to open up that liability for themselves….
fliguana t1_j9obhrw wrote
I've had a car where the owner's manual contained instructions how to disable passenger side airbag. There was a key for that.
But that's beside the point.
OP wanted to reliably and reversibly deactivate SRS, I told him where to look.
He could also find and unplug the sensor/control unit (usually near firewall, inside cabin) or take out the inflators themselves, but that's more work and assumes mechanical savvy
Lee2026 t1_j9oc0b7 wrote
That’s for occupant safety. Cars nowadays have seat mat sensors to deactivate from passenger airbags to prevent injury for small passengers.
Any modern car will not allow you disable the safety system easily, especially just by pulling a fuse. Not to mention most will store permanent fault codes that need a scan tool to reset if you tamper with the system.
fliguana t1_j9octy6 wrote
You asked, I answered. Now you are moving goalposts instead of helping OP.
Lee2026 t1_j9od9ls wrote
Read the second paragraph. You are advising the OP to tamper with a safety system….
fliguana t1_j9odknq wrote
That is correct. His safety system is subject to recall for being defective.
Are you the guy who sleeps on the mattress with a factory label still attached? I've heard of you 🤣
You can remove it now.
Lee2026 t1_j9odqcb wrote
Were you able to maintain your ego with attempt at an insult lol
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fliguana t1_j9lwa4k wrote
Manufacturers don't want you to open the hood.
Pulling fuses for diagnostics and troubleshooting purposes is in the official repair manuals.
Example: http://starparts.chrysler.com/tsb/en_us/dto/pbd2/08/00/22/080022dc80c84c7a.pdf, second page.
Whether you are comfortable to play a mechanic, is up to the individual.
Lee2026 t1_j9o5jkj wrote
This isn’t for a safety system….
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collegiateofzed t1_j9n0wh2 wrote
Depends on the car. If it's a brand new car, maybe. Probably just pull the fuse. Less fiddly work. Quick and easy. Pop a cover, compare a diagram, yank and done.
Vs, get the scan tool out, find the connection port, connect the plug. Power it on, change the setting to the proper protocol, let it scan for connections, find the menu, find the component, disable it, then wonder why which one of the 5 or so reasons you can think of, did it not turn off.
And the functions of older cars CAN'T be disabled via scantool.
1998 dodge ram 1500. Plenty on the road. You'll never turn the functions off with a scantool unless you use it as a hammer.
Sometimes pulling a fuse gives you all the info you need.
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