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    Default Air bag reset

    Not sure if this is the place for this, but here goes.

    Picked up a 94 Firehawk with some front end damage. Accident did deploy the air bags.

    Damage to body is all cosmetic, so planning to fix it up.

    Question is can I just install new air bags, and be good, or is there a relay or anything that needs reset/replaced?

    Anyone have any experience with this?

    Thanks in advance.

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    According to my system,

    REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
    This is the latest
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    supersedes all prior information published by MOTOR. Check
    with the authorized vehicle manufacturer or dealer to obtain
    the most current information available.
    Deployed air bag
    module(s)
    Sensing/diagnostic
    module (SDM)
    Sensors in area of
    accident damage.
    Seat belts in use
    during collision
    INSPECTION COMPONENTS
    Undeployed air bag
    module(s)
    Steering column
    Steering column brack-
    ets and capsules
    Steering wheel
    Wire harness and
    connector
    Clockspring
    Combination switch
    Instrument panel mem-
    ber and reinforcement
    Knee bolsters & panel
    Sensors


    Your looking at over 3k in retail parts from gm depending on what seatbelts were in use

    let me know if you need anything else, I work in a body shop and deal with this crap all day long
    94 Z28 - 396 - TH400 - 9in - SLOW


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    Or get a dummy airbag and remove the bulb, if your looking for an economical option.

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    Sounds like perfect time for an aftermarket steering wheel.

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    Luckily I have a parts car that I am hoping to swap most of the parts from. Issue may be compatability. Donor car is a 96.
    REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
    This is the latest
    information available at the time of compilation and
    supersedes all prior information published by MOTOR. Check
    with the authorized vehicle manufacturer or dealer to obtain
    the most current information available.
    Deployed air bag
    module(s)
    Sensing/diagnostic
    module (SDM)
    Sensors in area of
    accident damage.
    Seat belts in use
    during collision
    INSPECTION COMPONENTS
    Undeployed air bag
    module(s)
    Steering column
    Steering column brack-
    ets and capsules
    Steering wheel
    Wire harness and
    connector
    Clockspring
    Combination switch
    Instrument panel mem-
    ber and reinforcement
    Knee bolsters & panel
    Sensors

    This list seems excessive. Not sure why some of these components need replaced. The car is currently driveable, minus the busted windshield(from airbag deployment).
    Nose went under the bumper of a pickup truck.

    Where are the sensors located? I tried some searching and did not come up with anything, but am sure there is a sensor somewhere.

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    It may be excessive to you but as a business you need to follow state, federal laws along with what the insurance company and the manufacture requires after air bags have been deployed. and if your really think about it, airbags will obviously need to be replace. the sensors, SDM, and seatbelts will just throw codes and cause the system itself to not work properly in an accident but that's between you, the car, and the people who ride with you
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    I intend to replace the air bags, sensors, and seatbelts. Just need help finding the sensors I think at this point. The steering column, and wiring harness did not make sense to me. I could see steering column if there was frame damage, but there was none in this case. If there was, I would not be trying to put it back together.

    Thanks for your help on this. I agree that a business that you have to cover all your bases.

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    Those are all inspection parts to look for damage thank god, only need to replace if damaged
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