SRS Air bag module

[mavrik2747]

So I bought my truck totaled and am repairing it, should be getting it back from the shop today and then have a few last things to wrap up on it before I can get it on the road! 

 

One of the last things I need to do is replace the SRS Airbag module before I have the new driver's air bag put in. From what I've been able to find, I have to remove the driver's seat and get underneath the carpet to remove the  module. Nothing majorly difficult, just a pain. Has anyone had experience doing this?

 

Also, anyone know if the truck will drive without the airbag module connected? I need to pull it in and out of my garage to work on it while I'm waiting for the replacement, and it'd be a heck of a lot easier than pushing it in and out! 

[cbrsilv15]

It should drive fine without the module. Just dummy lights on the dash. 

 

You can buy a new module, but I’m not sure if it has to be reprogrammed. My buddy would rebuild cars to sell and used www.myairbags.com to reflash the old modules.  

 

[mavrik2747]

Awesome, good to know it'll make it easier for me. Thanks!

 

I've seen myairbags.com and a couple other sites that does seat belts and air bag modules. It just makes me really nervous using something that's reconditioned, rather than a new item.

[cbrsilv15]

I thought that too, but he did it for dozens of vehicles. My other buddy fixed a cobalt and I told him about that website. It worked perfect for him too.