10-year airbag inspection for 1997 Accord

Yes.
The airbag system is 'fool proof' long as the fool doesn't "fool" around with it.
In 20 years, of airbag involvement, I have not seen an airbag "deloy" by itself for
"no" reason.
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Several years ago I had occasion to search what I recall was the NHTSA
database for complaints regarding some car I was considering buying (used).
In the complaints were three for unwanted air bag deployments; two of them
occurred while turning one particular direction. Hmm. I agree that more
recent airbag systems are stringently designed and that it shouldn't be a
problem in a '97.

The NHTSA website does warn that disabling the SRS is prohibited in the US
and that in many states inoperative SRS will cause the vehicle to fail
safety inspections. http://tinyurl.com/2wtub4 FAQ 6

Mike

 

Several years ago I had occasion to search what I recall was the NHTSA
database for complaints regarding some car I was considering buying (used).
In the complaints were three for unwanted air bag deployments; two of them
occurred while turning one particular direction. Hmm. I agree that more
recent airbag systems are stringently designed and that it shouldn't be a
problem in a '97.

The NHTSA website does warn that disabling the SRS is prohibited in the US
and that in many states inoperative SRS will cause the vehicle to fail
safety inspections. http://tinyurl.com/2wtub4 FAQ 6

Mike

 

When I disconnected the airbomb on a '93 Prizm I once owned, the airbomb's
connector was of the "self-shorting" variety where a piece of metal would
spring down & contact both pins when the plug was pulled out of the socket.
This effectively safed the airbomb.

 

When I disconnected the airbomb on a '93 Prizm I once owned, the airbomb's
connector was of the "self-shorting" variety where a piece of metal would
spring down & contact both pins when the plug was pulled out of the socket.
This effectively safed the airbomb.

 

no, read it again. it doesn't say it's prohibited, it says is that it's
prohibited for /dealers and repair shops/ to disable, and there there
/may/ be state laws requiring them to be enabled. but other than that
it merely "strongly discourages" disabling, not exactly a rigorous legal
requirement.

 

no, read it again. it doesn't say it's prohibited, it says is that it's
prohibited for /dealers and repair shops/ to disable, and there there
/may/ be state laws requiring them to be enabled. but other than that
it merely "strongly discourages" disabling, not exactly a rigorous legal
requirement.

 

You neglected another simple diagnostic option.

Run the vehicle up to about 80 mph and run into a brick wall or sturdy
tree.

This will tell you whether the system is working. If the bag doesn't
deploy, have it checked out at an authorized dealer at the earliest
opportunity.

 

You neglected another simple diagnostic option.

Run the vehicle up to about 80 mph and run into a brick wall or sturdy
tree.

This will tell you whether the system is working. If the bag doesn't
deploy, have it checked out at an authorized dealer at the earliest
opportunity.

 

Might want to check out gen5alive.com as they have a site dedicated to
94-97 accords

 

Might want to check out gen5alive.com as they have a site dedicated to
94-97 accords