Jim, I am sorry, I didn't mean to private message you, I thought I was posting here. I just noticed the "reply to group" button in outlook express, I think I used the "reply" button before. My apologies.
I don't have any intention of messing with the SRS system myself, I was just looking for some comfort that I can "safely" ignore the "34" code on the airbag without risk of accidental deployment. I understand that the occupants may be at more risk without an airbag than with (sort of like driving 20 years ago, no? I just wanted confirmation that it is not a "dangerous" situation from the point of view of vehicle operation or accidental deployment. I will probably get it fixed by a competent mechanic when funds allow, along with a heater core that is spotty in operation but not leaking. I am in south Texas right now and have no need for heat, but may be back in New England this winter and then something will have to be done. I really like the car other than its few idiosyncrasies (like a drivers window whose motor has a bad spot that intermittently sticks the window all the way open and outside mirrors designed to break rather than flip away).
On that related point, do you know if the heater core is involved at all in the air conditioning operation (controls, linkages, etc) or it is just for heat? I think i could probably change it myself if it needs changing, loosening the dashboard if need be. Is it possible to just bypass the core with a tubing connector on the hoses in front of the firewall and some clamps and drive the car with the heater core out while I check it out?
Thanks so much for your help. I hope this posts to the group and not privately.
Rich