Oct 16 2009, 12:08 PM
QUOTE(April2009 @ Apr 30 2009, 10:36 PM)
Guess what car NOT to buy in the future. Air bag deployed prematurely due to clock spring (the wiring in behind the steering wheel) wires delaminated from tape. Really cheapo looking contraption the clock spring. Caused short and air bag deployed. Good thing car was in parking lot when it happened.
The car can't be re-started. Had to get electrical wiring man to start, drove to mech and replaced the clock spring and steering wheel over WITHOUT airbag...... paranoid that it can happen again.
At least know that safety-safety critical component works.... but not at right time. :-(
Can't claim a single cent from Proton, passed warrantee period.
Since passed warranty, just rip out the air bag and replace the cover w/o the air bag. The car can't be re-started. Had to get electrical wiring man to start, drove to mech and replaced the clock spring and steering wheel over WITHOUT airbag...... paranoid that it can happen again.
At least know that safety-safety critical component works.... but not at right time. :-(
Can't claim a single cent from Proton, passed warrantee period.
I myself also scared of premature deployment each time I drive. Maybe can cause an accident.
Added on October 16, 2009, 12:12 pmBTW, I wonder if I can have both of my SE's airbags removed permanently? Anyone tried that before?
Scared of driving with that thing on. Like driving with a bomb that can go off anytime.
This post has been edited by ipohmali70: Oct 16 2009, 12:12 PM
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