Is it possible to deploy the airbags using the OBD2 port?

[KenshinPT]

Hi,

I built a hardware based on an Arduino to communicate with the CAN bus.

I want to read some data and then print it on the multi function display of my car.

The problem with this project is that uses lots of trial and error by sniffing the bus.

So, if I send the wrong / right command can I deploy the airbargs?

Thanks,

Vasco

[teerak2uk]

No if you unplug the srs module

[Mjolinor]

I think:

Yes if you don't unplug the SRS module.

May be a safer answer.

[Mjolinor]

Personally I think that random numbers down the CAN has a lot more potential for big bucks damage than just the air bags.

[amlgarA]

yes you can DEPLY AIRBAG, if your scanner has TEST COMPONENTS IN airbag system don't do it, USSUALLY found in VW, AUDI, PORSCHE,and some more brands, has this function, some scantool warning you before test airbag components with scan tool, you can command the airbag module to release voltage to airbag will fire it.. CAREFULL , OR YOU CAN DEPLOY AIRBAG ALSO IF YOUR SCAN TOOL HAS A SHORT ALSO..

[KenshinPT]

Thanks! I'll stop this project then. Disabling the SRS makes no sense because I want to print the data in real time. And I don't want to drive with the SRS disconnected.

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[Mjolinor]

If you want to use an Arduino for something useful stick it behind the OBD so you can't see it then take it to Toyota or wherever and have it capture all the data and the direction it went. If you could do that with every car you could make one hell of a tool. You could collect all the information to do everything the manufacturers tool does.