Accidental Side Airbag Deployment - Page 15

DirtyZ123 · 02-25-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 07lmnt

Measuring the resistance of the air bag?

First thing is stand far away when attempting because DVOM's send voltage to measure the resistance and this could deploy the air bag. Second thing is, all air bag modules have a shorting bar across the terminals that prevent any power going to the bag unless its connected to the vehicles harness, so the reading would be 0 ohms.

Ha, you're right! I didn't think about it like that. First thing that popped into my head, and a way I've fooled other sensors before. Probably not such a great idea for an airbag.

runsincircles · 02-25-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lizzurd

With 74 reported "incidents" and approx 200,000 Elements produced between 2003-2006 the chances of this happening are .00037%

Wow, the poster that had both side airbags go off at separate times should play the Megamillions lottery!

07lmnt · 02-25-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyZ123

Ha, you're right! I didn't think about it like that. First thing that popped into my head, and a way I've fooled other sensors before. Probably not such a great idea for an airbag.

So .. did I win a contest or saved a fool from testing air bags?

Audiophyle · 02-26-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 07lmnt

So .. did I win a contest or saved a fool from testing air bags?

Fools will always do what fools do best. lol
I find it difficult to believe that a DMM provides enough current to activate the airbag when set to read resistance, but I cannot dismiss the reality that it could be possible. Someone needs to contact Mythbusters on this one.

Typical resistance value that works for most cars is 3.3ohm, which a quick google search will uncover across a multitude of manufacturers.
(Ford, Audi, VW, Subaru, & a Mitsubishi forum all claim 3.3ohm to work without issue)

07lmnt · 02-26-2013, 06:55 PM

I give up..

Let the fools do as they do.

SickMAK90 · 02-27-2013, 07:09 AM

If someone had a car that had an accidental deployment should they replace the seat, or is there a sensor that should also be replaced?

DirtyZ123 · 02-27-2013, 10:07 PM

In a normal collision situation you would replace the deployed SIR device, the sensors involved in the deployment, and also the SIR control module. At least that is what is recommended by most vehicle manufacturers.

davecoon13 · 02-28-2013, 08:31 AM

I would file a report to NHSTA. If they get enough reports, they might force Honda America to issue a recall. http://www.safercar.gov/Vehicle+Owners

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02-26-2013, 06:55 PM	#145
07lmnt EOC Rank: Oxygen 2007 2WD EX-P AT Tango Red Pearl (TRP) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 494	I give up.. Let the fools do as they do.

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SickMAK90 EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2005 4WD EX AT Alabaster Silver Metallic (ASM) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 16	If someone had a car that had an accidental deployment should they replace the seat, or is there a sensor that should also be replaced?

02-27-2013, 10:07 PM	#147
DirtyZ123 EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2006 4WD EX-P AT Other Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 69	In a normal collision situation you would replace the deployed SIR device, the sensors involved in the deployment, and also the SIR control module. At least that is what is recommended by most vehicle manufacturers.

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