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#CarHacks

How Safe Are Old Airbags, Anyway?

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/02/23/how-safe-are-old-airbags-anyway/

<div><img alt="" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" height="464" src="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Cars.jpg?w=800" style="margin: 0 auto; margin-bottom: 15px;" width="800" /></div><p>Automotive airbags are key safety devices that aim to reduce injuries and mortality in the event of motor vehicle accidents. These rapidly-inflating cushions act to soften the blow of an impact, catching occupants of the vehicle and preventing them from hitting hard parts of the vehicle’s interior.</p>
<p>Airbags are rigorously tested to perform as faultlessly as possible under all conditions. However, no system is perfect, and every automotive component has an expected service life. The question is—how old is too old when it comes to airbags? The answer is not exactly straightforward.<br />
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<h2>What’s My Age Again?</h2>
<figure class="wp-caption alignright" id="attachment_920902" style="width: 400px;"><a href="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-20-132524.png"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-920902" height="388" src="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-20-132524.png?w=400" width="400" /></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-920902"><em>Airbags first hit the market in the 1970s, but it was in the 1980s that the technology became more widely available on mass market models. Ford was a trailblazer in the US market, fitting ai

How Safe Are Old Airbags, Anyway? https://hackaday.com/2026/02/23/how-safe-are-old-airbags-anyway/
#Carhacks #Engineering #Featured #Interest #Airbag #Airbags #Automotive #Automotivesafety #Car #Carsafety #Safety

Copy data in a respective #controlmodule (Z), from (S) to repair (O) or (I) #HapaUjanjaTu 🤷‍♂️ no special skills needed, but click buttons, read, save, paste!

www.5021.tips/ujanja/ecudata

This data You download from our junks, needs be sort, #immoff #DPFoff #EGRoff #tunedcars' #ecu #adblueoff #5021tips #ecurepair #autoelectronics #keyprogramming #carhacks #accidentrepair

Copy data in a respective #controlmodule (Z), from (S) to repair (O) or (I) #HapaUjanjaTu 🤷‍♂️ no special skills needed, but click buttons, read, save, paste!

https://www 5021.tips/ujanja/ecudata

This data You download from our junks, needs be sort, #immoff #DPFoff #EGRoff #tunedcars' #ecu #adblueoff #5021tips #ecurepair #autoelectronics #keyprogramming #carhacks #accidentrepair

#Magari yote hupokea ishara na data, kutoka kwa ufunguo, lakini ikiwa, data, msimbo uliotumwa sio ule ambao gari lilitarajia, then No, #HapaUjanjaTu!

Ndiyo, magari mengi yanaweza kuwa na masafa sawa ya redio, lakini kila gari lina unique data yake, ya kipekee👇

https://www.5021.tips/ujanja/keyprogramming

Kumbuka, sio aina zote, chapa za magari husikiliza masafa sawa ya redio, 434 MHz ama 315 MHz🥺! #cartips #5021tips #hackingtips #carhacks #ecu #keyprogramming #autoelectronics #carkeys #diy

Can a Scan Tool Kill a Car?

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/02/15/can-a-scan-tool-kill-a-car/

<div><img alt="" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" height="435" src="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/diagnosing_non-starting_car_ecu_diagnosedan_youtube.jpg?w=800" style="margin: 0 auto; margin-bottom: 15px;" width="800" /></div><p>It’s no real secret that modern-day cars are basically a collection of computers on wheels, which also means that we get all the joys of debugging complex computer systems and software with cars these days. Rather than a quick poke under the hood to rebuild a carburetor and adjust the engine timing by hand, you’ll be pulling out a scan tool to gain access to the computer and figure out why the darn thing won’t start <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biS8vC-13uE" target="_blank">after someone else used a scan tool on it</a>, as happened to [DiagnoseDan].</p>
<p>The question was whether the third-party scan tool that was used by the owner had done something to the software settings that would prevent the engine of this 2012 Renault Megane RS from starting, such as erasing keys, or if it was something more subtle. With no stored fault codes and the engine having healthy fuel, spark, and cam sensor readings, the conclusion was that the ECU was not doing its fuel injector things for some reason.</p>
<p>Ultimately, the root cause was that the ECU had been modded, with a re-mapping performed in 2020, meaning that the scan tool that [Dan] was using couldn’t properly interact with the ECU. Refla

Can a Scan Tool Kill a Car? https://hackaday.com/2026/02/15/can-a-scan-tool-kill-a-car/
#Carhacks #RepairHacks #Cardiagnostics #Troubleshooting

Instead of delete, We pile junks of #ecu files with labeling👇

https://www.5021.tips/ujanja/ecudata

Just waste time/data download then sort out, the #immoff #ecutuned #DPFoff #ADblueoff #DTCoff #HapaUjanjaTu #carhacks #ecurepair #5021tips #autoelectronics #autoelectrico #autorepairtips #keyprogramming #adbluedelete #EGRdelete #diy

#OBDmode #Benchmode #Bootmode, each f*ks to different #ECU data, as each accesses different memory areas🤷‍♂️!

https://www.5021.tips/ujanja/ecudata

Our useless 👆 files are of uselessness if uselessly unused for #ecuprogramming #immoff #DTCoff #keyprogramming #programmingtips #5021tips #techtips #HapaUjanjaTu #carhacks #ecurepairs

Keys (T, 2T, 3T) are empty, NO transponder data!
Keys (T1, 2T1, 3T1) & (T2, 2T2, 3T2), have different data🥺

https://www.5021.tips/ujanja/immoff

If You write virgin data onto #EEPROM (F) no use virgin keys (T, 2T, 3T) #HapaUjanjaTu #carhacks #programmingtips #5021tips #keyprogramming #immoff #autoelectronics #autoelectrician #diy #carimmobiliser #lostkeys #sparekeys #carkeys

We keep bait You to our useless #immoff data! We pray that You foolishly get hooked, #inshaAllah 🤲

https://www.5021.tips/ujanja/immoff

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#Carhacks nonsense to f*k #carimmobiliser so any #carkey can be used, #HapaUjanjaTu #howitsdone #immooff #autorepairtips #5021tips #autotips #diy #Autoelectricalrepair #carkeyprogramming #keyprogramming #SmartKey #ecu #lostkeys #sparekeys #ecurepair #magari #autoelectrician

Tech in Plain Sight: Finding a Flat Tire https://hackaday.com/2026/01/21/tech-in-plain-site-finding-a-flat-tire/
#Carhacks #Engineering #Featured #HackadayColumns #OriginalArt #Dtpms #Itmps #Tirepressuresensor #Tpms

Car’s Secret ‘Thank You’ Button Revealed! (Easy Feature) #shorts

Did you know your car has a 'thank you' button? A quick press flashes the hazard lights to show gratitude when someone lets you merge. It's a small courtesy, but makes a big difference! #CarHacks #DrivingTips #RoadCourtesy #ThankYou #CarFeatures from Tesla In The Gong

https://teslainthegongyt.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/cars-secret-thank-you-button-revealed-easy-feature-shorts/

Upgrade Your Car Audio! 🚗🔊 How to Easily Replace Broken Speakers with Aftermarket Adapters!

Are you tired of crackling or broken car speakers? 🎧 Don't settle for mediocre sound! In this step-by-step guide, we show you how to quickly and easily replace your old car speakers with high-quality aftermarket ones. We'll walk you through the entire process.
#CarAudio #DIYCarRepair #SpeakerReplacement #AftermarketSpeakers #CarHacks #AudioUpgrade #StepByStepGuide #SoundQuality #MechanicTips #

Easy DIY Car Speaker Replacement: No Cutting Needed!

Replace your car's broken speakers with aftermarket JVC CS-J620 using simple adapters – budget-friendly fix that sounds amazing without drilling or modifications! Perfect for DIY mechanics saving money on audio upgrades. Watch the full step-by-step guide 👇

#CarSpeakerReplacement #DIYSpeakers #CarAudioUpgrade #BudgetCarRepair #JVCspeakers #CarHacks #AutoDIY #SoundSystemFix #NoCutInstall #MechanicTips

Cheap Key Fob Batteries vs REAL Long‑Life Upgrade (Stop Wasting Money)

Stop buying weak key fob batteries that die in a few weeks. In this short test, you see how cheap coin cells compare to a simple DIY long‑life upgrade that actually lasts.
Perfect for car owners who want a quick, low‑cost fix that saves money, time, and frustration every time they unlock their doors.

#KeyFob #CarHacks #DIYCarRepair #CarMaintenance #BatteryHack #CarTips #BudgetDIY #LifeHack #CarOwner

The Rise and Fall of The In-Car Fax Machines https://hackaday.com/2026/01/07/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-in-car-fax-machines/
#Carhacks #Featured #History #OriginalArt #Car #Facsimile #Fax #Faxmachine #Incarfaxmachine

Car Mirrors: Fold & Volume Control Explained! #shorts

Control your car's volume and mirrors with these hidden functions! Adjust volume up and down and unfold mirrors with ease. Super cool functionality! #CarHacks #CarTips #VehicleTricks #DrivingTips from Tesla In The Gong

https://teslainthegongyt.wordpress.com/2026/01/07/car-mirrors-fold-volume-control-explained-shorts/

Car Seat Heater & Fan Control Explained! #shorts

Discover hidden car features! Control the rear fan and seat heater with ease using these buttons. Stay comfortable on every drive with personalized climate control. #CarFeatures #SeatHeater #CarHacks #DrivingTips from Tesla In The Gong

https://teslainthegongyt.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/car-seat-heater-fan-control-explained-shorts/

Hiding the #Transponderchip at the key switch is a #HapaUjanjaTu🤣😁 not #immoff #carhacks🫣!

https://www.5021.tips/ujanja/immoff

Don't just trust that👆 #immooff data, it first works then cram the #EEPROM's address & data patterns' #controlunit #ecu #cartips #5021tips #autotips #cartipsandtricks #keyprogramming #lostkeys #autoelectronics #cardiagnostics #carrepairtips