SupraStar 3000 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 will disconnecting the battery prevent the airbag going off accidentally when removing the wheel? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 Bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 if you disconnect the battery i would personally wait for about 30 mins before removing the wheel.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 disconnect battery and leave for 5 mins and the airbag system is then all discharged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 i didn't even know you had to disconnect the battery good job i didn't remove it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 i didn't even know you had to disconnect the battery good job i didn't remove it its just for safety you can remove the wheel and the airbag will not go off (honest) even if you smack it with a hammer:d the crash sensors that activate the airbags are fitted to the front inner wing corners, so don't smack it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 cool! Don't fancy airbag deployment unless its Melinda Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 It shouldn't go off providing the ignition is switched off. The airbag system relys on an ignition voltage to trigger. So all you need to do, it make sure the ignition is off and you'll be fine. I once even tried to make a removed airbag blow. Bloody thing wouldn't go. All it did is make the cable get hot However, I've also witnessed a Porsche door airbag go, and it was f**king loud! I wouldn't want one going off in my face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 Thanks Matt Three things scare the cr@p out of me in cars 1 - farad power caps a.k.a nail bombs 2 - battery explosion when connecting the charger 3 - air bags going off in face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I find head-butting the wheel is a very effective way of disarming the air bag. Probably explains why I am a little odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 You ever heard one go off while the cars static? Go's with a hell of a pop!! We tried putting one in the microwave once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 You ever heard one go off while the cars static? Go's with a hell of a pop!! We tried putting one in the microwave once. lol jez you like putting things in the microwave dont you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdavies Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Heh, I thought the main reason for disconnecting the battery before arsing around with the steering wheel/dash was to stop the irritating light coming on in the dash!? (which needs some cunning, guile, a paper clip and some luck to fix?) Other than that it shouldn't set the sucker off - unless of course you are thinking of pouring a few gallons of saline solution into the vents or some such stuff (not unheard of ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Ed, here's my tip of the day for disarming the airbag: 1. Find a slope with a stationary object at the bottom (eg. wall, tree, parked car, etc). 2. Position car at top of slope facing down hill at said object. 3. With the engine running, put the car into neutral. 4. Step out of car, whilst the door is open lean in and let off the hand brake. 5. Quickly stand back from car..... Voila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have had a battery explode in my face, and seen an airbag go off in someones face Was a Salesman for a car dealer, had a dodgy C4 in with an airbag warning light on, marked on window 'do not drive' instead of a flatbed or trailer they sent a guy to collect it. He spent 5 mins with a blade scratching the warning off the screen, got in, ign on and face full of bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 Thanks Nic, That worked a treat! All I need now is a new front end, rad, 2x lights, number plate and a good lawyer as the car crashed into a school bus full of homeless children on a day-trip to willy wonkers chocolate factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Thanks Nic, That worked a treat! All I need now is a new front end, rad, 2x lights, number plate and a good lawyer as the car crashed into a school bus full of homeless children on a day-trip to willy wonkers chocolate factory. i'm assuming due to the willy wonka reference you're talking poo and you're actually just changing your steering wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 yes I always talk poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Heh, I thought the main reason for disconnecting the battery before arsing around with the steering wheel/dash was to stop the irritating light coming on in the dash!? (which needs some cunning, guile, a paper clip and some luck to fix?) Other than that it shouldn't set the sucker off - unless of course you are thinking of pouring a few gallons of saline solution into the vents or some such stuff (not unheard of ). You don't even need to disconnect the battery for that. Just make sure you take the keys out of the ignition before you start dismantling the dash/steering wheel, so that you're not tempted to turn the ignition on, and you'll have no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 yes I always talk poo Never a true'r word spoken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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