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resetting airbags
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:56 pm
by handsofakiller
I need to reset my passenger side front airbag (impreza RX MY00), any suggestions in installation appart from taking it to a subaru workshop? I can get a second hand airbag for it, but everyone says it's dangerous. I know nothing about replacing airbags, so I dont know if its true or if it is just internet hype and there is an easy way to do this.
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:30 pm
by littlewhiteute
Buying secondhand airbags is like buying secondhand brake pads.
You know nothing about airbags?
Do you know anything about pyrotechnics?
Continue at your own risk.
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:34 pm
by TOONGA
yes buy one second hand it would be half the cost and twice the fun as you would never know when it would deploy
having worked in a wrecking yard Ive seen how they are removed and I would never trust one
TOONGA
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:52 pm
by sven '2'
Dealer for sure.
If you do replace them, please video it!
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:44 pm
by Subyroo
sven '2' wrote:Dealer for sure.
If you do replace them, please video it!
So he can be entered in the Darwin Awards of 2011?
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:10 am
by d_generate
Ask on Rexnet, I've heard of heaps of guys replacing them with 2nd hand ones on the WRX forums.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 5:57 am
by Gannon
An auto electrician will probably do it for you
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:28 am
by 78sti
It is very simple and easy to replace with second hand ones. Just unplug and unbolt and bolt in and plug in the new one.
The airbags will not go off unless there is very dodgy wiring going on. Also the g force impact sensor should not need to be replaced unless it is crushed (mounted on the chassis rail behind the bumper)
You will know if the air bag system is not working properly as the airbag warning light will not go off when you start the car.
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:16 pm
by handsofakiller
littlewhiteute wrote:
You know nothing about airbags?
Do you know anything about pyrotechnics?
Continue at your own risk.
i'm looking for someone who knows about airbags. i realise the risks thats why i'm asking..
d_generate wrote:Ask on Rexnet, I've heard of heaps of guys replacing them with 2nd hand ones on the WRX forums.
thanks man i'll look into it
and thankyou Gannon + 78sti
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:53 pm
by handsofakiller
78sti wrote:Also the g force impact sensor should not need to be replaced unless it is crushed (mounted on the chassis rail behind the bumper)
if i posted photos would you be able to tell if my sensors are crushed? i think they may be.