Good plan. That's a good solution. Things that happen one time in a million are only a real bitch to the one ! I don't know how many wrecks you've had in your life. More than likely none. It's a pretty fair bet that you'll never stack up the Benz. With the belts and the cars other safety crush zones etc, you'd probably fair well. So, unplug that airbag and have a good time
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If you post to ask "is the car worth the repair?", get rid of your 129/140 and go buy a 2013 Corolla... Classic Benz is not an investment for you...
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Mercedes-Benz, R129 SL Class SL500 (AKA 500SL)
Mercedes-Benz, W163 ML Class ML430 (Designo Edition)
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Former Mercs: W140 S Class 500SEL (sold) - W140 S Class S500 (sold) - W140 S Class 500SEL (sold) - W201 190E 2.3 (sold)
Thank You. Well said.
You and edcarls have given me some good advice and direction.
I regularly drive five other classic cars/trucks, all of which have no airbags. I think one more will not be any worse to my health. My personal solution will be to disable the diver and put a disabled takeout in the passenger.
I would expect that your auto insurance company won't be pleased with this and would quite possibly refuse medical reimbursement in the event of an accident that would have triggered the bags. You may wish to check with them as the premiums for your vehicle are based on loss history *with* operational airbags.
... You may wish to check with them as the premiums for your vehicle are based on loss history *with* operational airbags.
I think the OP may have problem insuring or registering the car due to the problem with the SRS system. It's possible to simply disable the SRS system and drive the car. But, the DMV and or the insurance company may deem the car not roadworthy.
It would best to file a claim with the insurance provider or discuss the situation with the DMV and let them determine if the car is still insurable and can be registered without the SRS system.
I would expect that your auto insurance company won't be pleased with this and would quite possibly refuse medical reimbursement in the event of an accident that would have triggered the bags. You may wish to check with them as the premiums for your vehicle are based on loss history *with* operational airbags.
Nobody needs to know that the airbag is disconnected, plus in that event, he can extend the liability to Mercedes Benz LLC.
I think the OP may have problem insuring or registering the car due to the problem with the SRS system. It's possible to simply disable the SRS system and drive the car. But, the DMV and or the insurance company may deem the car not roadworthy.
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That's correct, Airbag is now a part of NHSTA inspection, therefore, many inspection based states are now inspecting it...
Yesterday, I bought a 1991 R129 Driver and Passenger airbag, plus control module, on ebay, for $135. I figured I would replace the blown passenger side, leave it disconnected, wipe down the dash, and go on down the road.
Now, it sounds like I have to have a certified mechanic connect it all back up again and take the chance that the bag will kill me before a wreck does.
This is getting worse every day. I cant believe my insurance would be any higher than I pay on all my other classic cars without SRS. The DMV is another story. In Texas, any vehicle over 25 years old is exempt from the detailed inspections. Maybe I could re-title my 500SL as a kit car?
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