Thread: Disabling SRS?

To start you on your way - if you look at your compliance plate, you'll notice that your disco is a class MC type of vehicle ( 4wd / SUV ). Then, cross reference the ADR's for SRS and you should find that MC vehicles are not required to have SRS as a standard fitment.

Once you can show the person doing the inspection that clause, the only argument I can think of is to do with whether or not a factory option has to remain in a vehicle.

I did some research on the topic some time ago when there was a thread about bullbars on D1's with SRS and crush cans.

As to reality - hard to say. A tip is that the dash pod has to be dissambled in order to remove the SRS circuit board and bulb so it doesn't light up. A normal steering wheel and grab handle for the empty spot on the dash does help.

There was a big discussion about this a few years ago on LROCV forum.
The conclusion was that if SRS was an option and not standard it could then be removed, not disabled. This means you have to get the necessary dash parts from a non SRS vehicle.

Dave.

Have just spoken with two local blue slippers and they say I cant take it out as will come up as fitted with the numbers I just hope I can get the fault cleared for now.

I'm glad I live in Vic.

Dave.

What the do blue slip (BS) blokes mean come up with numbers?

If the ADR doesn't require them and the system is removed it’s not up to the BS bloke to decide you need to refit.

Problem is he's got the pen and you need the "tick" in the right spot.

Anyhow not sure in NSW they'd know? They use a brake deceleration thing to test if the brakes are pulling up correctly or not.

We are talking air bags. Apparently when the vin number goes into the RTA it come up as a fitment to this model.

In my enquiries to the Technical Department NSW RTA about similar issues but not airbags, once a safety device is fitted you are not permitted to remove them without an engineers report, this even includes items not included in the vehicle's ADR specs.

It is the same with seat-belts fitted to pre-ADR vehicles, once fitted they have to be maintained and worn.

At least that is what they said, but knowing the RTA the next officer may give a different answer.

Diana.

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

We are talking air bags. Apparently when the vin number goes into the RTA it come up as a fitment to this model.

G`day ,

Sounds like they tell a good story or maybe just plain old BS .

The trouble is the vin is not that intricate and there are no numbers or letters that denote SRS .

Cheers