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Old Jun 27, 2021 | 02:30 PM
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I have both seats out & electrical connections to them & seat belts unplugged , can I start the Car without causing any problems like airbags going off , ECM or BCM not "understanding" situation and throwing codes ?
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The car should start and if it does throw a SCM DTC just clear it after the seats are reinstalled !!
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You can start and drive the car without the seats. I've done this to move the car around in the garage with no seats installed. No problems other than a strange POV looking through the windshield while sitting on the floor.
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The car should start and if it does throw a SCM DTC just clear it after the seats are reinstalled !!
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