Aftermarket alarm and disconnecting battery?

1. Carl-h Established Member Joined: Jul 2011 Wolverhampton Posts: 1573 Honda Civic Type-R EP3

   #1 11th August 2011, 14:35

   I have a 2001 VTR and I'm looking to change the steering wheel. Obviously I need to disconnect battery to avoid the airbag going off, but I have a toad alarm/immobiliser fitted. Will it cause any issues? Or shall I not lock the car before I disconnect the battery?
   
   Thanks, Carl
2. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

   #2 11th August 2011, 15:02

   should cause any issues at all.
   
   Must admit i never bothered disconnecting the battery when taking the steering wheel off but that was my risk
3. Carl-h Established Member Joined: Jul 2011 Wolverhampton Posts: 1573 Honda Civic Type-R EP3

   #3 11th August 2011, 18:42

   Just worried about it going off mainly because it will be difficult to put back to standard without buying another airbag :/ I think if I leave the car mobilised and unlocked it should be okay? I don't have any documents with the alarm should something go wrong so I don't know how to re-code it or anything.
   
   Thanks, Carl
4. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #4 11th August 2011, 18:49

   dont worry about it mate,
   i have a toad alarm on my car and have had the steering wheel of loads of time time without dis connecting the battery,
   even if you choose to it does not matter if the car is locked or unlocked the alarm will be fine.
5. Carl-h Established Member Joined: Jul 2011 Wolverhampton Posts: 1573 Honda Civic Type-R EP3

   #5 11th August 2011, 19:00

   Ahh okay thanks for that. Is there anything to watch when disconnecting the airbag with the battery still connected up?