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Sep 9, 2005 | 09:02 AM

brunog

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air bag turn off switch

Where can I buy a a passenger air bag shut off switch for a 1998 C5 coupe?

Sep 9, 2005 | 09:05 AM

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Where can I buy a a passenger air bag shut off switch for a 1998 C5 coupe?

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/ken...rtspage3.shtml

It's where I got mine. Fitchner is a great vendor to do business with.

Sep 9, 2005 | 09:14 AM

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Is it easy to install or should I have the dealer install?

Sep 9, 2005 | 09:38 AM

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Is it easy to install or should I have the dealer install?

If you have installed a Column Lock Bypass (it seems almost everyone has), you can install a airbag cutoff. Just take your time.

Also, as side note, if you follow the 97Vette.com instructions, be forwarned that it shows that you install the bypass on the passenger side of the dash. I couldn't find a connector that fit my bypass. After several calls, and wiring diagrams, I found that the connector in question was actually on the drivers side. Don't worry, it really is for the passenger side airbag even though it's on the drivers side. There is a connector on the passenger side that ALSO goes to the passenger side airbag, but this (depending on your kit) is not the one you want.

Safety precautions :

1. Unhook the battery
2. Keep your head down when working around that airbag, especially when disconnecting and connecting the cutoff switch connector.

Here are the instructions.

http://97vette.com/howto/airbag/index.html

It's really not all that bad of an install.

Sep 9, 2005 | 10:22 PM

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Very easy to install, use that link above you'll be all set. Try finding a dealer that will install it, liability issues.

Sep 9, 2005 | 10:54 PM

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Try Fichtner Chevy or Fred Beans. They should have about the best prices on them.

Sep 9, 2005 | 10:55 PM

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Try finding a dealer that will install it, liability issues.

Damn near impossible.

Sep 10, 2005 | 08:36 AM

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while realizing that this job is by no means rocket science----murphy's law being what it is and my luck such as it usually occurs, i could envision the damn air bag blowing during the job.

bub