Car will not crank after removing driver side airbag

2004 DODGE NEON
100,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LEO ASHER
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Okay, so we are turning the car listed above into a dirt track car. When we eliminated the driver side airbag now the car wont crank. Is there any way to bypass so the car will run?
Oct 7, 2019 at 10:45 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

I've attached a picture of the airbag/restraint wiring diagram. I posted the diagram in 2 pictures to make larger by cutting in half.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Apr 15, 2021 at 11:47 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Removal of the airbag shouldn't cause it not to start. Was there anything other that was done? Also, is the starter engaging?


Let me know.
Joe
Apr 15, 2021 at 11:47 AM
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LEO ASHER
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The car ran great before we removed airbag. Once we removed it there was nothing no click no nothing.
Apr 15, 2021 at 11:47 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When you removed the airbag, did you have anything apart on the steering column? Was the battery disconnected when you did this? Also, do all other electrical components work? Also, check to make sure the ignition switch plug wasn't loosened, damaged, or disconnected. See picture 1.

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LEO ASHER
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Okay, thank you i will check this.
Apr 15, 2021 at 11:47 AM
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