tjdmcoupe

I have a 94 cx hatch and I'm doing a full wire tuck and I wad wondering if I could remove all the air bag wiring and the air bag unit under the dash?? Will the car still run?? I ask because one of the air bag wires is connected with the ignition plug under the dash/into the fuse box.

JDM_teh_WIN!!

Yes.

tjdmcoupe

Thanks man,

jbpnoman

Legally? No.

JDM_teh_WIN!!

I've been pulled over and I have no air bags. It's not illegal to remove your airbags.

Dc4LsTeG

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Yes it is

JDM_teh_WIN!!

Well if it is I've never had a cop say anything to me about it, and I've gotten pulled over for some ridiculous stuff.

jbpnoman

Actually, I take that back. It's not a federal thing, it's a state thing. Once again, check your local laws.

In VA, it is both illegal, and will cause you to fail inspection. VA state code says that all SRS systems that came in the car, must still be in the car.

apexi_rsx

i took my srs box out when i did my brake line tuck to mount my proportioning valve. i had my battery disconnected while i did this and had no problems just the srs is on and u could pull the bulb if its that annoying... but it could be illegal in some states but most states have nothing to plug into a srs unit to test or diagnose problems.

98civdx

Actually yes it is illegal to remove them.


IIRC in most states it is illegal to remove to them from a car that came stock with them.
This has been talked about MANY times on here.


You may not get messed with for it, but a cop can give you **** for it.

JDM_teh_WIN!!

Ha, well I don't have any air bags and I haven't had any for quite some time. I have no plans to put them back in so I could really care less if it's legal or not. LOL

tjdmcoupe

I got eg6 cluster and steering wheel, along with an Oem passanger air bag delete. Everything will look legit. Thank for all the replies. Helps a lot

KoNEY

Actually, there is no law stating that you must retain SRS, it is merely a safety option that manufacturers add to their cars to inquire sales of their cars. Seatbelts are required, but SRS is not, it is just there because auto makers decided to put it there, besides in the event that you wreck the car and the bags deploy, you DO NOT have to install new ones, you can simply install a cover to fill the void where the bag was. So NO, you do not have to keep the SRS system, and it IS NOT an integral function of the car's ignition system, but completely standalone.

dlstech

If you don't take all the airbags out, you can splice in a 2.2OHM resistor where you took them off and it will trick the system into thinking the bag is still there. That way whatever airbags you have left will still function properly if you have no other SRS faults

jbpnoman

You're obviously new here. Read the entire thread. The law varies by state. If you're going to say something is or is not legal, cite the code, or at least the state you claim to know about.

KoNEY

Actually, I have worked in a body shop for over 8 years, and according to the law, we are able to remove an srs system without legal repurcussions. It is entirely optional and federal law does not require them to be replaced or even repaired. Any safety equipment that is required is replaced and or serviced by Tue manufacturers at no charge because it is federal law. This is specific to seat belts because it is the only thing requiredby law. Just because it is standard equipment does not make it law. Now I'm sure on this because I have repaired, replaced and removed more srs systems than I can count. Otherwise anyone making a cover for an air bag delete or any auto maker that allows you to disable an air bag is breaking federal law.

98civdx

your correct, it's not illegal to remove a SRS system from the car, IF the airbag was deployed. However, It IS illegal to remove a perfectly good airbag from the car if it had the airbag from the factory.

This has a link in it, reguarding the removal of airbags, and is also a pretty good discussion.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=

As I said, it is illegal to remove a airbag from the car, this happens to be on a federal level.

jbpnoman

Ya know, puffing your chest without even reading my post only serves to make you look stupid. Go back and read what I said again.

STATE law. STATE. Never, not a single freaking time, did I say anything about FEDERAL law. I really couldn't give two ***** about federal law. It's not like the feebs are going to pull me over.

KoNEY

I read your post thank you very much. I am literate ya know. Anyway, who cares, its his car let him do as he pleases. I'm gonna answer the kid's question and the debate is over for me, I'm not gonna argue over someone else's thread. PM me.

To answer the question in the topic of the thread, it's obvious that the legality of removing the SRS is up in the air between members. NO it WILL NOT affect the engine/transmission or ignition systems if you remove the module and wiring. Just make sure battery is disconnected before attempting to move the module because you may set off the bag(s) or render the module useless if you make the inclined connection inside. Secondly, I wouldn't sweat the police or anyone else over your removing of the air bags or entire SRS system. I mean there's all sorts of laws about cars that are broken everytime someone installs a JDM engine, aftermarket HID kit, suspension or exhaust kit. I think you'll be alright.

johnlvs2run

If you believe it's illegal to remove an airbag from your car then it is, at least in your head.

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