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Old 20-11-2008, 04:48 PM
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No, ive used the search button & have found the page. But i do have one question.

Before i searched on this site for removal/fitting instructions i ran around to the local panel beaters (x2) & both have said that i have to get the computer reset RE airbag disconnection. ??? what the? sounds like a scam to me. anyone else come across this before? this scam will cost me $120 if i get them to do it...

i dunno what to believe.... i reckon i just do it meself me thinks... why does the computer need to be reset????

thanks noob.
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Old 20-11-2008, 05:05 PM
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i wouldn't think the computer has anything to do with it, i thought the airbag had something to do with pressure or something?
i was just about to swap my steering wheel over to the SS type and the thread i read said nothing about it, and it had photos of him with the steering wheel off...i dunno sorry. SOMEONE HELP THE GUY OUT!
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Old 20-11-2008, 05:31 PM
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okay ive done this both numerous times successfully and once unsuccessfully

If you disconnect the battery, take the keys out of the ignition then remove the air bag module (horn pad) and take note of the way the connectors connect you should be fine.

The one time I set off the SRS it was either I had the key in the ignition with the battery connected, or I put the yellow connector in the wrong way, because either way when I started the car it came up with an SRS fault which I had to have cleared. I was in a rush and realise I hadnt followed my own advice with this one.

Once an SRS fault is set it HAS to be cleared by tech 2, the theory and law being that an SRS fault can be a potential danger so if the car has recognised a fault, even if it comes good, a dealer (ie who has tech 2) has to have the car back to inspect it and give it the all clear.

If you dont disconnect the battery the theory is when you disconnect the airbag the car will detect it and warn you at next start up as the BCM (or some module) is still active, but I think this is bollocks, I think the issue was I put the connector in the wrong way so when I started the car and it scanned for the air bag it couldnt find it.

Either way had to get Holden to reset it after an argument

But that said Ive done it 5 or 6 times now to VZ's in the carport without an issue, just disconnect the battery and make sure the keys arent in the ignition!

another warning too is if you do fcuck up you can potentially set off the air bag, which would hurt the face if you copped it, but Ive never heard of that happening - just something to keep in mind.
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Old 20-11-2008, 05:34 PM
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ok cheers for that.
shall get the hockey mask ready for this weekend....
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kool, thanks for the advice fellas. *Puts on hockey mask...
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Yes, it's a scam.
I've done heaps of them now and never had an issue.
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I did mine (following the instructions on this forum) with absolutely no hassles... Well, nothing permanent anyways...
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The only time you will have problems is if you turn the ignition on with any part of the airbag system disconnected. The system does a self-test on "boot-up", and if a sensor or airbag is not detected the fault is logged. And yes, as mentioned, it MUST be reset by the dealer with a Tech2.

You can have the whole lot unplugged, as long as it's all securely connected before the ignition is turned on again.
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cool! thanks for the advice guys! much apprciated
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