2005 mustang gt air bag :(

[jbido]

I have a 2005 mustang gt. My drivers side air bag deployed and driver sest belt locked. how do i go about rectifying this so the little dash light goes away. help please :/

 

[DiMora]

Did you crash?

 

[killr3v]

Did you replace both? You will also need to replace the SRS control unit

 

[jbido]

Yup my brother crashed it. im almost done with the body work now just this and ill be back. When i replace the srs will i need to take it somewhere to be programed?

I havent bought anything yet but i want to know how much itll be

 

[DiMora]

Check a salvage yard.

 

[05moneypit]

The RCM (Restraint Control Module) normally doesn't need replaced. It will need cleared by a dealer or a shop with the correct level scan tool.

When I rebuilt mine after the wreck I was told I needed a new RCM and purchased one. Car still had the air bag light on with the new RCM. Dealer told me the RCM is VIN locked to the car and that was what had the air bag light on because the RCM did not match the car. Dealer reset it and light went out.

Just what I was told.

 

[matt06]

you can get the airbag on ebay for 3-400

 

[killr3v]

Yes it will need to be programmed by ford

 

[DiMora]

you can get the airbag on ebay for 3-400

Use caution because the market is flooded with poorly made aftermarket airbags; be sure to get genuine Ford type parts.

 

[jbido]

Thank you guys so much. great help.

 

[19COBRA93]

I've got a couple brand new Ford drivers side airbags if you're interested.

And yes, just have your RCM reprogrammed once the bag has been replaced and your car is up and running.

 

[AutoXRacer]

What if you rather not replace the airbag...? Is there an option for that?

 

[killr3v]

What if you rather not replace the airbag...? Is there an option for that?

Then just disable the airbag light

 

[AutoXRacer]

Then just disable the airbag light

But that's like fixing a CEL with black electrical tape. Lol

 

[killr3v]

But that's like fixing a CEL with black electrical tape. Lol

Well fuck dude. We gave you both options lol

 

[AutoXRacer]

Well fuck dude. We gave you both options lol

Was wondering if there was a way to deactivate the system as a whole.
Like a race car, they don't have airbags.

I was just wondering... I don't want to highjack or derail the thread.

 

[Paps]

Remove fuse

 

[jbido]

Wow wheres the fuse?? ThT would mean you could use a race steering wheel. but will it disable the passenger side as well?