How to fool the airbag?
03-22-2008, 04:20 PM
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How to fool the airbag?
I am about to retrofit airbag in my '92 300TD Turbo.
I have 3 sets of cable harness. 1 for 1x airbag and 2 for 2x airbag.
I currently only have 1 airbag for the steering wheel, and none for the passenger. The best option would therefor be to mount the cable harness for 1x airbag and be happy. Maybe I'll do this.
The other option is to mount the cable harness for 2x airbag and just install a resistor into the plug for the right airbag. That way it will work, and I will be able to install the 2nd airbag when / if I come across the parts I need.
My question is : What shuld be the value of the resistors to plug in where the 2nd airbag shuld be?
I have 3 sets of cable harness. 1 for 1x airbag and 2 for 2x airbag.
I currently only have 1 airbag for the steering wheel, and none for the passenger. The best option would therefor be to mount the cable harness for 1x airbag and be happy. Maybe I'll do this.
The other option is to mount the cable harness for 2x airbag and just install a resistor into the plug for the right airbag. That way it will work, and I will be able to install the 2nd airbag when / if I come across the parts I need.
My question is : What shuld be the value of the resistors to plug in where the 2nd airbag shuld be?
03-22-2008, 04:27 PM
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thats a good question actually cuz i am takeing my whole stering wheel off and woundring if my SRS light will stay on if i disconect it?
03-22-2008, 04:30 PM
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03-22-2008, 04:35 PM
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03-22-2008, 04:43 PM
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It is a safety device, that I really don't think you shuld remove from the car.
The lamp will be lit if the airbag is not connected.
03-22-2008, 05:31 PM
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03-22-2008, 05:53 PM
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SRS light will stay on. I have a new steering wheel for my car and the stuff for the horn and airbags don't match. So, now that I'm ordering the stuff that I need, the car constantly has its SRS light on and no horn. 
Just unplug the bulb mate if you are ditching the airbag anyway!
Just unplug the bulb mate if you are ditching the airbag anyway!
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03-22-2008, 06:04 PM
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SRS light will stay on. I have a new steering wheel for my car and the stuff for the horn and airbags don't match. So, now that I'm ordering the stuff that I need, the car constantly has its SRS light on and no horn.
Just unplug the bulb mate if you are ditching the airbag anyway!
Just unplug the bulb mate if you are ditching the airbag anyway!
03-22-2008, 07:07 PM
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03-22-2008, 07:16 PM
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I must admit I have a hard time understanding the problem. The bulb shuld be underneath the speed indicator, right in front of you when you drive the car.
Just take out the instrument cluster and disconnect the bulb.
Just take out the instrument cluster and disconnect the bulb.
03-22-2008, 08:01 PM
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ohhhh that yah i gotch ya...mmmm seems kinda to much work for a light but maybe actually i will
03-22-2008, 08:13 PM
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But what happens when you slam into something and the charge detonates? Wouldn't that blow the steering column apart or something?
03-22-2008, 11:28 PM
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Berti. The bulb thing is really easy. It will take 5mins tops. 10mins if you're a virgin at it LOL
03-22-2008, 11:30 PM
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Berti. The bulb thing is really easy. It will take 5mins tops. 10mins if you're a virgin at it LOL
03-22-2008, 11:40 PM
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Well, you will need something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dash-...spagenameZWDVW
I made my own from clothe hangers.. Just bent them with pliers..
Basically you insert them at the sides of the cluster (the more vertical bit next to the AC vents). Put them in deep (say 5 6 inches) then move it around to get a good grip. Each of the hooks would have to pointing towards the cluster horizontally. Get a good grip. Then gently wiggle it so the cluster comes loose. You might just be able to unplug the SRS bulb without disconnecting any other cables (e.g. speedo).
I'm sure there's a write up somewhere cux I learnt it myself on this forum. Not sure if it's the W124 or W210 though
03-23-2008, 06:14 AM
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03-23-2008, 07:56 AM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
The majority of airbags in W124 cars, if never replaced, are dry rotted and won't work upon impact.
Air bags have date codes and an operating life expectancy
Years ago dealer disconnected mine and removed the indicator bulbas the cost of replacing was outlandish.
Do I worry about not having an airbag?
Not really...I drove for many years before airbags, still have vintage cars that never had an airbag and the "safety features" or lack thereof doesn't prevent my enjoyment
Air bags have date codes and an operating life expectancy
Years ago dealer disconnected mine and removed the indicator bulbas the cost of replacing was outlandish.
Do I worry about not having an airbag?
Not really...I drove for many years before airbags, still have vintage cars that never had an airbag and the "safety features" or lack thereof doesn't prevent my enjoyment
03-23-2008, 08:32 AM
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I know. At first, they had a 10 year life expectancy, but AFAIK this has been extended to 15 years, also for older airbags. Anyway, I'd rather have an "too" old airbag than noone at all.
03-23-2008, 09:29 AM
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Hmm.. Touchwood on that.. But I thought the explosives are actually in the airbag itself? All the car does when it hits something is that it sends a signal to the airbag unit that triggers the explosives?
No idea.
Berti. The bulb thing is really easy. It will take 5mins tops. 10mins if you're a virgin at it LOL
No idea.
Berti. The bulb thing is really easy. It will take 5mins tops. 10mins if you're a virgin at it LOL
03-23-2008, 09:40 AM
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The airbag and the explosives is in the steering wheel.
what that silver thingy is, I don't know.
03-23-2008, 10:14 AM
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Um, nobody mentioned caution on removing the airbag as it can detonate. Mis-handling wires or the charge pack could make for an unpleasant bang.
At least place a towel on the seat to help collect fluid should you wet your pants.
At least place a towel on the seat to help collect fluid should you wet your pants.
03-23-2008, 02:28 PM
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I was just told that 2,2 ohm is the correct value to make the system believe there is a airbag present.
