| bluebaru_wrx | 02-27-2007 07:55 PM |
How can I disable my airbags?
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I know that sound strange. I have a slew of very serious hearing problems, and I think that an airbag deployment would probably leave me deaf for the rest of my life...(if the sound of a serious impact doesnt...) I don't want to take a chance. Anyone know how to "turn them off" on an 03 wrx? (hopefully so that they can be turned back on eventually when I sell the car)...would Subaru do this? Would they be ok with it?
| Force | 02-27-2007 07:56 PM |
I think you just unclip the yellow wires, but I'm not certain.
| AcquaCow | 02-27-2007 08:01 PM |
If you are in an accident violent enough to set the air bags off, you will probably want them to be functional...
Your car insurance folks will also hate you for disabling them...
-- Dave
Your car insurance folks will also hate you for disabling them...
-- Dave
| Subie Gal | 02-27-2007 09:23 PM |
pull the fuse.....
insurance folks wont hate you for disabling them
you will lose your "airbag" discount tho
Jamie [url=http://www.subiegal.com/][img]http://www.subiegal.com/subiegal-smilie.png[/img][/url]
insurance folks wont hate you for disabling them
you will lose your "airbag" discount tho
Jamie [url=http://www.subiegal.com/][img]http://www.subiegal.com/subiegal-smilie.png[/img][/url]
| robbieshonda | 02-27-2007 09:25 PM |
I'm deaf in my right ear and have been in some serious accidents prior to loosing my hearing. And the airbag isnt loud. The crunch is. Keep em!
| snowman87 | 02-27-2007 09:49 PM |
i highly doubt that the sound of a deploying airbag would be enough to destroy the rest of your hearing. however i do not know the extent of your hearing problems.
the sound of an airbag deploying is about as loud as a shotgun, maybe a tad quieter. i can tell you that it is not enough to deafen you. i have gone to the range plenty of times and fired in excess of 300 rounds each time without any hearing loss. several of these trips were without hearing protection
i would definatly say that you would be best leaving them in place and functioning.
the sound of an airbag deploying is about as loud as a shotgun, maybe a tad quieter. i can tell you that it is not enough to deafen you. i have gone to the range plenty of times and fired in excess of 300 rounds each time without any hearing loss. several of these trips were without hearing protection
i would definatly say that you would be best leaving them in place and functioning.
| subywrx | 02-27-2007 09:57 PM |
I think worrying about loseing your hearing from the airbag is the last thing you should worry about in a accident.
It is against the law to disable srs unless it's a option on trunks (baby on passenger seat).
It is against the law to disable srs unless it's a option on trunks (baby on passenger seat).
| HellBinder | 02-27-2007 10:06 PM |
pull the fuse or locate your Control module and unplug it (usually under the driver seat or center console)
| tacomaprime | 02-27-2007 10:10 PM |
Hmmmmm,
Hearing VS living.
Pretty obvious answer there genius.
Do you have ANY evidence that an airbag deployment has ever deafened anyone?
Hearing VS living.
Pretty obvious answer there genius.
Do you have ANY evidence that an airbag deployment has ever deafened anyone?
| sixtsix | 02-27-2007 10:12 PM |
wow, I don't remember hearing mine at all.
Think my brain went into "safety mode" anyways.
Kinda like that laptop commercial.:(
Think my brain went into "safety mode" anyways.
Kinda like that laptop commercial.:(
| Mechie3 | 02-27-2007 10:15 PM |
I've lost (well, born without) ~80% of my hearing. I'd much rather be alive and deaf than dead. Granted, I'd much more rather be alive and hearing, but given a choice....living isn't so bad :)
| snowman87 | 02-27-2007 10:15 PM |
if you can tolerate one gunshot without hearing protection you can tolerate an airbag. they are about the same volume.
| HinshawWRX | 02-27-2007 10:32 PM |
Usually if your in an accident bad enough to set off an airbag you won't remember them going off let alone the sound of it
| bluebaru_wrx | 02-27-2007 11:10 PM |
One gunshot would destroy what is left of my hearing. It is very, very, very bad. It is a result of massive noise trauma in the first place. You could literally think of my ears as a house of cards. They are very fragile. I am not going to argue with anyone who says that life is more important than hearing. It's a tough situation. I am a professional musician, and it is getting to the point where I cannot even play piano anymore with or without ear protection. (Piano is now too loud for my unprotected ears, but too quiet with protection) I just feel like I need to take best care of what is left, although it is indeed an extreme cicumstance.
(and whether I remember it is not a problem...I would wake up without hearing and with a smoke alarm going off in my head for the rest of my life..as it already is now but MUCCCCH more extreme)
(and whether I remember it is not a problem...I would wake up without hearing and with a smoke alarm going off in my head for the rest of my life..as it already is now but MUCCCCH more extreme)
| i_c_the_light | 02-27-2007 11:15 PM |
[QUOTE=bluebaru_wrx;17204048]One gunshot would destroy what is left of my hearing. It is very, very, very bad. It is a result of massive noise trauma in the first place. You could literally think of my ears as a house of cards. They are very fragile. I am not going to argue with anyone who says that life is more important than hearing. It's a tough situation. I am a professional musician, and it is getting to the point where I cannot even play piano anymore with or without ear protection. (Piano is now too loud for my unprotected ears, but too quiet with protection) I just feel like I need to take best care of what is left, although it is indeed an extreme cicumstance.
(and whether I remember it is not a problem...I would wake up without hearing and with a smoke alarm going off in my head for the rest of my life..as it already is now but MUCCCCH more extreme)[/QUOTE]
Looks like you need to look for a new career before you look for that airbag fuse.
(and whether I remember it is not a problem...I would wake up without hearing and with a smoke alarm going off in my head for the rest of my life..as it already is now but MUCCCCH more extreme)[/QUOTE]
Looks like you need to look for a new career before you look for that airbag fuse.
| wrxgurl06 | 02-27-2007 11:44 PM |
[quote=i_c_the_light;17204094]Looks like you need to look for a new career before you look for that airbag fuse.[/quote]
No need. If he goes completely deaf he can cut the legs off his piano and put his ear to the floor. Beethoven did it and was damn good.
No need. If he goes completely deaf he can cut the legs off his piano and put his ear to the floor. Beethoven did it and was damn good.
| snowman87 | 02-28-2007 12:49 AM |
hmmm, i guess i underestimated your problem... maybe you should wear some form of earplugs when driving just incase you were to get in an accident. i would say that would be your best course of action
| SoonerOrLater | 02-28-2007 12:54 AM |
contact your insurance policy holder to see if they would still cover you.
if they will let the better business bureau know cuz they should be severely repremanded because disabeling your airbags is highly illegal. theyre there for a reason.
if they will let the better business bureau know cuz they should be severely repremanded because disabeling your airbags is highly illegal. theyre there for a reason.
| HinshawWRX | 02-28-2007 01:40 AM |
[quote=snowman87;17205056]hmmm, i guess i underestimated your problem... maybe you should wear some form of earplugs when driving just incase you were to get in an accident. i would say that would be your best course of action[/quote]
Thats whats known as ILLEGAL
Thats whats known as ILLEGAL
| AspenWhite | 02-28-2007 02:22 AM |
take em out replace it with a screen maybe a rearview screen . take the air bag , wire , switch , battery and a barrel . put the barrell on top the airbag and send it to space .
| CynicX | 02-28-2007 09:26 AM |
Wow what a horrible situation. I hate to say this but I would just leave them alone. If you are involved in an accident, usually the metal crashing is just as loud. And if that doesnt do it, well the sirens from the police and rescue vehicles sustained for the amount of time you'll be there (20+ minutes) will definately do it.....
If you dont mind me asking, what happened in the first place to cause so much damage? And isnt there certain "new" operation that can do something for your hearing to at least prevent you from loosing the rest of your hearing? Have you seen a specialist?
If you dont mind me asking, what happened in the first place to cause so much damage? And isnt there certain "new" operation that can do something for your hearing to at least prevent you from loosing the rest of your hearing? Have you seen a specialist?
| Mechie3 | 02-28-2007 09:33 AM |
They can do cochlear implants for certian people that have middle ear problems, but it's not a cure all. I'm curious as to what caused this in the first place. As someone who is quite hard of hearing, I don't consider my ears fragile, but quite the opposite. Because my ears aren't as sensitive due to my hearing loss, I can generally endure much louder noises with much less (or no) damage as a normal hearing person. I have never heard of ears becoming fragile. Yes, I'd agree that it's not easier for you to become completely deaf because you don' have much to lose, but not sure about a piano making you lose your hearing. Oh, I also went to RIT for college, home of NTID (national technological institute for the deaf) and grew up in Rochester, home to one of the (if not the) largest hard of hearing/deaf population in the US.
I too get some ringing in my ears, but it's sporadic. Sometimes it's there for 5 minutes, other times it there for weeks. PITA. As far as your career, it's a tough situation. I play the drums in a band and would hate to have to give that up, or just music in general.
I too get some ringing in my ears, but it's sporadic. Sometimes it's there for 5 minutes, other times it there for weeks. PITA. As far as your career, it's a tough situation. I play the drums in a band and would hate to have to give that up, or just music in general.
| gangolfus | 02-28-2007 10:09 AM |
Should people who are deaf or nearly deaf be on the road in the first place? If people who have full hearing are not allowed to drive with earplugs or earphones because they block out potentially important sounds, wouldn't it be just as unsafe for someone who can't hear in the first place to be on the road?
*This post is not in any way, shape, or form meant to be sarcastic or derogatory. It was merely a question that came to mind while reading this thread.
*This post is not in any way, shape, or form meant to be sarcastic or derogatory. It was merely a question that came to mind while reading this thread.
| RollFnTide | 02-28-2007 10:36 AM |
I think you'll want to keep those enabled, but if you do decide to disconnect them, you have to disconnect the impact sensor as well as the airbag I believe....
| bluebaru_wrx | 02-28-2007 11:49 AM |
Sorry everyone, I should have been more clear about my condition. I spent years with massive exposure to DANGEROUSLY loud music every day; I was in a hard rock band and constantly listened to headphones turned all the way up...went through several. Never wore ear protection. Worst mistake of my life. Although my case is a little more serious than most people, let me tell you guys something...
turn your ****ing mp3 players down. (not YOU personally..just a message to the public..)
I see people walking down the street with music in their ears that I can hear from 20 feet away...they're on their way to my world.
What has happened is I have developed what is called tinnitus and hyperacusis. Tinnitus means that it sounds like there is a smoke alarm in my head right now. It gets worse every single day (literally) because of the damage I did over all those years. Hyperacusis means that since my ears have been through so much my brain tells me that anything louder than an acoustic guitar is way too loud. If someone shuts a door, drops a plate in a sink, revs a car, or anything louder than a certain (very low) level I experience a great amout on irritation, even pain. Yes I am seeing two doctors; both of them underestimated my condition and told me that it would not get worse from playing piano which it has. As far as hearing loss goes, I havent lost that much, but it will be on the steady decline for the rest of my life. During the early stages of developing these problems, I shot a shotgun without ear protection and was deaf for about a day. A few months ago I rode on a small private plane and was deaf for a day as well from the pressure changes. Like I said my situation is like a house of cards. One more strong...or not so strong...impact and they are ruined.
turn your ****ing mp3 players down. (not YOU personally..just a message to the public..)
I see people walking down the street with music in their ears that I can hear from 20 feet away...they're on their way to my world.
What has happened is I have developed what is called tinnitus and hyperacusis. Tinnitus means that it sounds like there is a smoke alarm in my head right now. It gets worse every single day (literally) because of the damage I did over all those years. Hyperacusis means that since my ears have been through so much my brain tells me that anything louder than an acoustic guitar is way too loud. If someone shuts a door, drops a plate in a sink, revs a car, or anything louder than a certain (very low) level I experience a great amout on irritation, even pain. Yes I am seeing two doctors; both of them underestimated my condition and told me that it would not get worse from playing piano which it has. As far as hearing loss goes, I havent lost that much, but it will be on the steady decline for the rest of my life. During the early stages of developing these problems, I shot a shotgun without ear protection and was deaf for about a day. A few months ago I rode on a small private plane and was deaf for a day as well from the pressure changes. Like I said my situation is like a house of cards. One more strong...or not so strong...impact and they are ruined.
| ekw | 02-28-2007 12:03 PM |
[QUOTE=snowman87;17203074]i have gone to the range plenty of times and fired in excess of 300 rounds each time without any hearing loss. several of these trips were without hearing protection[/QUOTE]
a friendly piece of advice:
don't shoot w/o hearing protection.
(I am referring to target shooting & hunting, of course)
My Dad has had tinnitus for probably 30 years,
caused by shooting w/o hearing protection and repeated exposure to open (race) exhausts.
his condition is no where near as bad as the OP's, but it is not pleasant.
Like the OP said, just imagine listening to a smoke alarm as background music for your entire life.
have you escaped unscathed to this point?
I am no doctor or hearing expert, but it seems unlikely.
you have probably already suffered some low level hearing loss,
and made it more likely that you could suffer permanent damage from some future event.
please, take better care of your hearing. please.
a friendly piece of advice:
don't shoot w/o hearing protection.
(I am referring to target shooting & hunting, of course)
My Dad has had tinnitus for probably 30 years,
caused by shooting w/o hearing protection and repeated exposure to open (race) exhausts.
his condition is no where near as bad as the OP's, but it is not pleasant.
Like the OP said, just imagine listening to a smoke alarm as background music for your entire life.
have you escaped unscathed to this point?
I am no doctor or hearing expert, but it seems unlikely.
you have probably already suffered some low level hearing loss,
and made it more likely that you could suffer permanent damage from some future event.
please, take better care of your hearing. please.
| IllNastyImpreza | 02-28-2007 12:08 PM |
[QUOTE=bluebaru_wrx;17208707]Sorry everyone, I should have been more clear about my condition. I spent years with massive exposure to DANGEROUSLY loud music every day; I was in a hard rock band and constantly listened to headphones turned all the way up...went through several. Never wore ear protection. Worst mistake of my life. Although my case is a little more serious than most people, let me tell you guys something...
turn your ****ing mp3 players down. (not YOU personally..just a message to the public..)
I see people walking down the street with music in their ears that I can hear from 20 feet away...they're on their way to my world.
What has happened is I have developed what is called tinnitus and hyperacusis. Tinnitus means that it sounds like there is a smoke alarm in my head right now. It gets worse every single day (literally) because of the damage I did over all those years. Hyperacusis means that since my ears have been through so much my brain tells me that anything louder than an acoustic guitar is way too loud. If someone shuts a door, drops a plate in a sink, revs a car, or anything louder than a certain (very low) level I experience a great amout on irritation, even pain. Yes I am seeing two doctors; both of them underestimated my condition and told me that it would not get worse from playing piano which it has. As far as hearing loss goes, I havent lost that much, but it will be on the steady decline for the rest of my life. During the early stages of developing these problems, I shot a shotgun without ear protection and was deaf for about a day. A few months ago I rode on a small private plane and was deaf for a day as well from the pressure changes. Like I said my situation is like a house of cards. One more strong...or not so strong...impact and they are ruined.[/QUOTE]
wow. This whole hearing thing really has me scared. I mean, I've definatly been to my share of concerts, Air Hammers at work(in the back of a box truck...can you say LOUD?) and other things..... I'm really scared about being deployed, not because of actual battle or anything ....but firing my weapon numberous times without hearing protection would severly damage my ears. I would say I used to have VERRY good hearing...I could hear sounds that others could not, ie the high pitch wining of my computer monitor...and detecting cars coming down a dirt road a long time before others could hear them.
Now because of LOUD music, working with air tools and such... my hearings has settled down to about normal. I had a hearing test the other day....And I can't even hear about 17k hz now :(
turn your ****ing mp3 players down. (not YOU personally..just a message to the public..)
I see people walking down the street with music in their ears that I can hear from 20 feet away...they're on their way to my world.
What has happened is I have developed what is called tinnitus and hyperacusis. Tinnitus means that it sounds like there is a smoke alarm in my head right now. It gets worse every single day (literally) because of the damage I did over all those years. Hyperacusis means that since my ears have been through so much my brain tells me that anything louder than an acoustic guitar is way too loud. If someone shuts a door, drops a plate in a sink, revs a car, or anything louder than a certain (very low) level I experience a great amout on irritation, even pain. Yes I am seeing two doctors; both of them underestimated my condition and told me that it would not get worse from playing piano which it has. As far as hearing loss goes, I havent lost that much, but it will be on the steady decline for the rest of my life. During the early stages of developing these problems, I shot a shotgun without ear protection and was deaf for about a day. A few months ago I rode on a small private plane and was deaf for a day as well from the pressure changes. Like I said my situation is like a house of cards. One more strong...or not so strong...impact and they are ruined.[/QUOTE]
wow. This whole hearing thing really has me scared. I mean, I've definatly been to my share of concerts, Air Hammers at work(in the back of a box truck...can you say LOUD?) and other things..... I'm really scared about being deployed, not because of actual battle or anything ....but firing my weapon numberous times without hearing protection would severly damage my ears. I would say I used to have VERRY good hearing...I could hear sounds that others could not, ie the high pitch wining of my computer monitor...and detecting cars coming down a dirt road a long time before others could hear them.
Now because of LOUD music, working with air tools and such... my hearings has settled down to about normal. I had a hearing test the other day....And I can't even hear about 17k hz now :(
| Mechie3 | 02-28-2007 12:40 PM |
They do make good hearing aids nowadays. My loss is about 90 decibels (out of 120 at which point you are for all points and purposes completely deaf) but my hearing aids bring my loss to about 20-30 depending on the frequency.
I agree with the OP, turn down your mp3 players. While hearing aids can "fix" the problem in the future, you can wear them everywhere ie, pool, shower, bed, and are a significant cost for the aids themselves and the continue cost of batteries.
As far as hard of hearing/deaf people not being able to drive...yeah, you are dumb. Nothing personal. My license actually says I have to drive with full mirrors (two side and rear) or a hearing aid. Another thing I've found is that because I'm hearing impaired, I tend to notice visual clues more. My parents actually didn't think I was hearing impaired for quite a while (my grandpa, dad, and two of my brothers, one older, are all hearing impaired) ((and writing that I just realized my grandpa passed away recently and I'm still talking about him in the present tense :(). Although I didn't hear, I would turn my head at slight noises or motion to see what was happening. Besides, is my hearing have any more affect on my driving than someone else's good hearing and a loud stereo? Umm..no.
I agree with the OP, turn down your mp3 players. While hearing aids can "fix" the problem in the future, you can wear them everywhere ie, pool, shower, bed, and are a significant cost for the aids themselves and the continue cost of batteries.
As far as hard of hearing/deaf people not being able to drive...yeah, you are dumb. Nothing personal. My license actually says I have to drive with full mirrors (two side and rear) or a hearing aid. Another thing I've found is that because I'm hearing impaired, I tend to notice visual clues more. My parents actually didn't think I was hearing impaired for quite a while (my grandpa, dad, and two of my brothers, one older, are all hearing impaired) ((and writing that I just realized my grandpa passed away recently and I'm still talking about him in the present tense :(). Although I didn't hear, I would turn my head at slight noises or motion to see what was happening. Besides, is my hearing have any more affect on my driving than someone else's good hearing and a loud stereo? Umm..no.
| bluebaru_wrx | 02-28-2007 01:16 PM |
From my understanding and experience, if you have been exposed to loud noise for a long period of time, you are going to develop problems later on no questions about it. In fact, all of my issues started developing long after I had played in any bands. It was as if I was shot in the leg; I could run for a while, maybe not even feel it, but eventually the damage really started setting in. So all of you people that are so sure your hearing is fine after your shooting and concerts and extensive headphone use etc etc, I wouldn't speak so soon. The tiny hairs in your ear have probably already suffered extreme damage and just havent started sending false signals to the brain(which they will in the sound of ringing, buzzing, screeching, etc)..and for everyone who is going to the shooting range or going to be around loud sounds, please just put some earplugs in. I would not wish this on anyone. Imagine trying to go to sleep with a smoke alarm going off (and if you're wondering, no it never goes away. It can only get worse). It is just so easy and cheap to put in earplugs. I've definately learned my lesson.
| Mechie3 | 02-28-2007 02:05 PM |
^^ Words of wisdom.
| snowman87 | 02-28-2007 05:04 PM |
[QUOTE=HinshawWRX;17205488]Thats whats known as ILLEGAL[/QUOTE]
its better than driving around without airbags
you can always install racing seats with a full 5 point harness and disable the airbags, this way you will still be safe
its better than driving around without airbags
you can always install racing seats with a full 5 point harness and disable the airbags, this way you will still be safe
| snowman87 | 02-28-2007 05:13 PM |
[QUOTE=ekw;17208907]a friendly piece of advice:
don't shoot w/o hearing protection.
(I am referring to target shooting & hunting, of course)
My Dad has had tinnitus for probably 30 years,
caused by shooting w/o hearing protection and repeated exposure to open (race) exhausts.
his condition is no where near as bad as the OP's, but it is not pleasant.
Like the OP said, just imagine listening to a smoke alarm as background music for your entire life.
have you escaped unscathed to this point?
I am no doctor or hearing expert, but it seems unlikely.
you have probably already suffered some low level hearing loss,
and made it more likely that you could suffer permanent damage from some future event.
please, take better care of your hearing. please.[/QUOTE]
thanks for the concern. while i have made a few trips without hearing protection, i normaly use some form of hearing protection when i am at the range or at a concert, i too have experienced some slight hearing loss from exposure to loud music (i know several small bands and i used to help them set up for shows and then i would stay for the show). and from trips to the range without earplugs.
on the subject of ear plugs, it might be possible to be granted permission to drive with hearing protection. i am not saying that it is a deffinate but i would assume that it is possible.
don't shoot w/o hearing protection.
(I am referring to target shooting & hunting, of course)
My Dad has had tinnitus for probably 30 years,
caused by shooting w/o hearing protection and repeated exposure to open (race) exhausts.
his condition is no where near as bad as the OP's, but it is not pleasant.
Like the OP said, just imagine listening to a smoke alarm as background music for your entire life.
have you escaped unscathed to this point?
I am no doctor or hearing expert, but it seems unlikely.
you have probably already suffered some low level hearing loss,
and made it more likely that you could suffer permanent damage from some future event.
please, take better care of your hearing. please.[/QUOTE]
thanks for the concern. while i have made a few trips without hearing protection, i normaly use some form of hearing protection when i am at the range or at a concert, i too have experienced some slight hearing loss from exposure to loud music (i know several small bands and i used to help them set up for shows and then i would stay for the show). and from trips to the range without earplugs.
on the subject of ear plugs, it might be possible to be granted permission to drive with hearing protection. i am not saying that it is a deffinate but i would assume that it is possible.
| al4man99 | 02-28-2007 05:59 PM |
Does insurance even allow you to do this?
| dru_hill | 02-28-2007 09:15 PM |
Disconnect the plug on the back of the air bags, drivers, passenger and seat air bags. Youll have to put a resistor in there that matches the the resistance of the air bag module or the air bag light will always be on, and it will be annoying as hell! Other than that, its pretty easy. Good luck man.
| evohuntinwrx | 02-28-2007 09:33 PM |
[quote=bluebaru_wrx;17208707]Sorry everyone, I should have been more clear about my condition. I spent years with massive exposure to DANGEROUSLY loud music every day; I was in a hard rock band and constantly listened to headphones turned all the way up...went through several. Never wore ear protection. Worst mistake of my life. Although my case is a little more serious than most people, let me tell you guys something...
turn your ****ing mp3 players down. (not YOU personally..just a message to the public..)
I see people walking down the street with music in their ears that I can hear from 20 feet away...they're on their way to my world.
What has happened is I have developed what is called tinnitus and hyperacusis. Tinnitus means that it sounds like there is a smoke alarm in my head right now. It gets worse every single day (literally) because of the damage I did over all those years. Hyperacusis means that since my ears have been through so much my brain tells me that anything louder than an acoustic guitar is way too loud. If someone shuts a door, drops a plate in a sink, revs a car, or anything louder than a certain (very low) level I experience a great amout on irritation, even pain. Yes I am seeing two doctors; both of them underestimated my condition and told me that it would not get worse from playing piano which it has. As far as hearing loss goes, I havent lost that much, but it will be on the steady decline for the rest of my life. During the early stages of developing these problems, I shot a shotgun without ear protection and was deaf for about a day. A few months ago I rode on a small private plane and was deaf for a day as well from the pressure changes. Like I said my situation is like a house of cards. One more strong...or not so strong...impact and they are ruined.[/quote]
oh wow im sorry man....:(
turn your ****ing mp3 players down. (not YOU personally..just a message to the public..)
I see people walking down the street with music in their ears that I can hear from 20 feet away...they're on their way to my world.
What has happened is I have developed what is called tinnitus and hyperacusis. Tinnitus means that it sounds like there is a smoke alarm in my head right now. It gets worse every single day (literally) because of the damage I did over all those years. Hyperacusis means that since my ears have been through so much my brain tells me that anything louder than an acoustic guitar is way too loud. If someone shuts a door, drops a plate in a sink, revs a car, or anything louder than a certain (very low) level I experience a great amout on irritation, even pain. Yes I am seeing two doctors; both of them underestimated my condition and told me that it would not get worse from playing piano which it has. As far as hearing loss goes, I havent lost that much, but it will be on the steady decline for the rest of my life. During the early stages of developing these problems, I shot a shotgun without ear protection and was deaf for about a day. A few months ago I rode on a small private plane and was deaf for a day as well from the pressure changes. Like I said my situation is like a house of cards. One more strong...or not so strong...impact and they are ruined.[/quote]
oh wow im sorry man....:(
| kpluiten | 02-28-2007 09:51 PM |
The resistor needed for the system to turn off the light is 1.9 to 2.2 ohms give or take a few tenths of an ohm. I'm an airbag inflator engineer and work with these parts everyday. I can confirm that they are VERY loud. It is a tough situation you are in and I feel for you. Another thing to look into is the seatbelt retractor. Many vehicles have them these days and they are triggered by a pyrotechnic advice. I do not know how loud one of these devices is, but it is likely about as loud as a small pistol caliber round.
If you have any other airbag questions send them my way, I know a good deal on the subject.:)
If you have any other airbag questions send them my way, I know a good deal on the subject.:)
| kpluiten | 02-28-2007 09:54 PM |
Also, disconnect the connector, but do not remove the little plastic circular clip that surrounds the two gold connector posts. This is known as a shorting clip or a shunt clip, which prevents stray electrical charge from triggering the airbag when it is disconnected (IE static discharge).
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