I cut the yellow wire going to the airbag and removed the steering wheel, now the car wil not stay running? If I aply gas, it will stay running, but as soon as I let off the gas, she dies out, real quick, just no RPM's? Did removing the bag do something to the computer?

HELP!

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25th Anniversary Z28

 

So let me get this straight...your car was running perfect and you removed the airbag and now it won't run, right??

I've seen people remove airbags before and just put a regular wheel on with no problems.

Never heard of one not starting/running.


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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech

1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R

GO #3

 

That is also what I thought? But, she was running great, then I cut the wires to remove the airbag, then nothing? She just won't stay idle, unless I give it gas, it will stay running, but as soon as I let off the gas, it dies??????

WTF????????

What else could it be? Runs good when I give it gas....

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25th Anniversary Z28

 

Also, she smells like she is running rich?

What could it be?

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25th Anniversary Z28

 

All I can think of is for you to try and connect the wires back together and see what happens.You may have accidentally unplugged something while you were under there and didn't realize it. Other than that,all I can say is WTF?!?!?!?!??

 

Check your e-mail if you already haven't. Oh,did you cut across both wires at the same time without pulling the fuse out first?

 

"Check your e-mail if you already haven't. Oh,did you cut across both wires at the same time without pulling the fuse out first?"

if he did... what did he blow???

 

I guess your SOL buddy....

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86 firebird 2.8
K&N replacement filter
modified air box
MSD ignitor

 

Does it set a check engine code. On your way to cutting out the air bag you may have cut through the pass key or VATS system. This system reqiures a certain resistance in line from the computer to the ignition switch to allow cranking and firing. That means it requires a reference voltage, and if you cut the wire, your car won't start. Check that

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355 c.i.
Dart 180 Heads
Lunati 224/224 cam
Harland Sharp 1.5 rockers
Performer RPM Manifold
Holley 600 cfm double pumper
Hooker Super Competition Headers
Flowmaster Exhaust
Competition Engineering Sub-frame connectors
Super T-10
GM posi 3.42 rear
Hurst Roll Control
13.9@102

 

ya but he did say it did start, but runs bad