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02-13-2012, 04:55 AM | #1 |
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Disable Airbag?
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Just wondering, is it possible to disable the airbag deployment in for the passenger / driver. In case we need to put in a baby seat or for any emergency? Would appreciate how to if possible. Tyrone |
02-13-2012, 06:08 AM | #2 |
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Look in your owners manual.
I believe there is a switch designed to do just that.
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02-13-2012, 07:04 AM | #3 |
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The Yaris doesn't have a switch as some vehicles do. MicroImage sells a device that I developed that allows you to arm or disarm the passenger airbag. I developed it for people running aftermarket seats, but it would work for this purpose as well:
http://shop.microimageonline.com/Air...?categoryId=-1
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02-14-2012, 03:06 AM | #4 |
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Thanks
Bronsin the owners manual I have is in Japanese . Its a Jap import. CTScott I dont think we have that switch here :) I remember the older models 2004 that I had, had a type of connecter called SRS in the engine bay but nothign of that sort here. |
02-14-2012, 03:56 AM | #5 |
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Mine has the switch (you operate it with the key) for the passenger seat as standard (IMHO all EU market Yarii do). If you're in doubt, just open the passenger door and look at the side of the dash that goes against the door trim. I found a pic, it's right below the warning sticker.
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02-14-2012, 04:17 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for helping BluYrs. I checked but I dont have that option on the dash. Maybe the Japs dont allow it in their country
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Unfortunately the occupant classification ECU has a different connector than the one on the US Yaris do, so the MicroImage module would not work with your car.
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Correct, at this point there is not really a way to disable it on your car.
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02-15-2012, 06:27 AM | #10 |
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So...you cant disable the passanger airbag when installing a child seat in the passangter seat?
With all the flap about kids getting killed by airbags it would seem Mother Toyota would have something for that?
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02-15-2012, 07:02 AM | #11 |
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Thanks CTScott
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02-15-2012, 07:24 AM | #12 |
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Indeed - She has a disclaimer in the owners manual, which says that car seats are to be installed in the rear seat. Also, the occupant classification system prevents the airbag from deploying if the passenger weighs too little.
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