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Old 05-13-2007, 06:21 PM   #86 (permalink)
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Quote from : http://corporate.honda.com/press/art...=2005083039023

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The Civic's front airbags can deploy at one of two rates. Deployment of the driver's front airbag takes into account the severity of the crash, whether or not the driver's seat belt is fastened and the position of the driver's seat. During a lower speed collision, the airbag inflators are triggered in sequence, resulting in overall airbag deployment with less initial force. The same sequence is also utilized regardless of collision speed if the driver's seat is close to the full forward position. During a higher speed collision, if the driver's seat is far from the full frontal position, both inflators operate simultaneously for full, immediate inflation.

While I agree with both standpoints, the MOD's and the OP's...I belive there should be a better way to disable the chime. Disabling those wires isn't doing you any good. Once you fool with those wires, your not enabling your car to tell whether or not your seatbelt is engaged, also not letting your airbags know at what rate to deploy. Just doesn't make sense. I understand it's annoying...but your disabling other saftey features at the benefit of a single chime to be gone. Just find a better way other than the wires, please.
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