Can I disable passenger Airbag?
Racer
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 276
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From: L.A., CA.
Re: Can I disable passenger Airbag? (Jarhead95)
Pulling the fuse sets the airbag light and probably disables both airbags.
Turning off the passanger bag is supposed to be a dealer required option,
but no dealer I've talked to would touch it.
r
Turning off the passanger bag is supposed to be a dealer required option,
but no dealer I've talked to would touch it.
r
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Sarver Pa
2021 C1 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Re: Can I disable passenger Airbag? (Jarhead95)
The computer needs to "see" both air bags. I think if you used a dpdt switch and found the resistance of the air bag, you might be able to trick it.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: SE NY
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Re: Can I disable passenger Airbag? (Pop Chevy)
My Haynes manual has instructions for disarming the SIR systems to work around the air bags safely but doesn't give much wiring details.
Perhaps the GM Shop Manual for your year has more details.
Perhaps the GM Shop Manual for your year has more details.
Instructor
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 105
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From: Trabuco Canyon CA
Re: Can I disable passenger Airbag? (Jarhead95)
You certainly can. The following company will supply a switch and instructions, or they will direct you to a local installer that will. Cost $150 to $300.
http://www.airbagonoff.com/
BUT... to be legal, you have to fill out, send in, and receive the approved form listed here:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/airbags/
The NHTSA site also has some "other data" to peruse.
I am still awaiting my reply (faxed in ~ 3 weeks ago) so I cannot attest to the difficulty.
http://www.airbagonoff.com/
BUT... to be legal, you have to fill out, send in, and receive the approved form listed here:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/airbags/
The NHTSA site also has some "other data" to peruse.
I am still awaiting my reply (faxed in ~ 3 weeks ago) so I cannot attest to the difficulty.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,980
Likes: 0
From: Portage Mi
Re: Can I disable passenger Airbag? (Jarhead95)
I met a guy not too long ago who disables air bags for a living. I think it was some kind of franchise operation. Maybe check your phone book and see if there's one near you. I don't remember what it was called though.
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