What the f&%* my air bag just went off!! Ouch
11-17-2008, 01:32 PM
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What the f&%* my air bag just went off!! Ouch
Ok here is the storey. F%$#@ !! Pissed I just installed the stereo in my car. I had the key in ingnition Not ON just to turn on the stereo. It wasnt even loud and BBBBAAAAAMMMMM nailed my arm. The airbag went off Scared the crap outa my wife and pissed me off. Y did it do that?
STOP LAUGHING!!!!
STOP LAUGHING!!!!
11-17-2008, 01:38 PM
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No I wasnt and I installed the stereo correctly? Accordinding to diy info. Its been 3 days since stereo in and 1 day since amp.
11-17-2008, 01:43 PM
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Got to go to work. I will check on my phone but ill read comments and reply tonight
11-17-2008, 02:20 PM
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How did you go about connecting your stereo? Did you just use the existing wires, or did you tap into any existing wires?
If you just used the existing wires, I doubt this has anything to do with your stereo.
Unforunately it won't be cheap to fix. Sorry man.
If you just used the existing wires, I doubt this has anything to do with your stereo.
Unforunately it won't be cheap to fix. Sorry man.
11-17-2008, 05:59 PM
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Airbags on pre-1992 models had a recommended service life of 15 years. The logical thing to do is to replace your wheel/bag with a 1992+ model.
http://www.2phast.com/500e/techdocs/airbaglifespan.pdf
http://www.2phast.com/500e/techdocs/airbaglifespan.pdf
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11-17-2008, 11:29 PM
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1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E
Yeah MB extended them to 15 yrs for some reason my 1992 has two airbag stickers old/new. Those thinks are freaking expensive to. The only thing I have heard causing air bags to deploy on 124's is if the front flex disc comes apart cuz the module is in the floor right next to the disc. Maybe some road debris hit it?
11-18-2008, 04:23 AM
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I am still puzzled y it blew up in my face. I never hit anything. The car was in the garage and wasnt on. Only thing that I can think of is 3 days ago i blew my radio fuze 2 white ones at work but replaced them?? WELL how do I go about a momo steering wheel
Adapter kit??
Off subject the stereo sound GREAT I took the plastic circle from behind the seat out works as a great port hole!!!!
Adapter kit??Off subject the stereo sound GREAT I took the plastic circle from behind the seat out works as a great port hole!!!!
11-18-2008, 11:33 AM
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That is what I was saying. I wouldn't trust my old airbag to save my life being even 18 yrs old (a 1990) I sure as heck wouldn't trust one that is 22yrs old like yours. You are just lucky it didn't happen while you are driving.
Quicksilver, I'd replace yours immediately too. Your 16yr old airbag is the same gen as ours...first gen and I wouldn't trust MB's thoughts of "changing" the expiration date to 15yrs.
2Phast has a second gen airbag as far as i can remember and he is meticulous in the maintenance of his cars.
Quicksilver, I'd replace yours immediately too. Your 16yr old airbag is the same gen as ours...first gen and I wouldn't trust MB's thoughts of "changing" the expiration date to 15yrs.
2Phast has a second gen airbag as far as i can remember and he is meticulous in the maintenance of his cars.
