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Taskmaster 006 Posted on Apr 30, 2016
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How to disable passenger side air bags, for children and small passengers

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You don't have that smart stuff for weight. You can't turn it off. If you don't think they should be in front, because of age or height. Put them in back. I haven't seen a van yet that had this option.

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    Marvin May 01, 2016

    All vehicles in the US have the smart airbag system. Please don't confuse the customers. How do I know I am a technician. the system is passive, you don't have to do anything.

  • Randy Ohler May 01, 2016

    I have yet to see a system that has shut down automatically if the front passenger is under a certain weight.

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Did you read the owner's manual?? The passenger side airbags are smart , they turn themselves off if the weight in the passenger seat is not over 50 pounds. In any event you can not disable the system in anyway without all the airbags being disconnected, that could be a ***** warrant in a serious accident.

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    Taskmaster 006 Apr 30, 2016

    Have to transport upto 6 children at times. There are only 5 spots in rear seating, all my previous vehicles had a way to disable passenger airbags, one had a key the other had smart sensors and a button lock in the glove box. And yes I did read the manual, downloaded a new one , read it, sent Dodge a tech question. No response. I feel the children are not tall enough even with a booster seat. The air bag would strike them in the head not the body. Which is why they have disabling features in vehicles.. I had a mechanic tell me their was a way by doing a power lock unlock combo similar to sequences to disable auto door locks and seat belt warning sound. He was not a credible source, but I thought someone may have info on this.??

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    Marvin May 01, 2016

    The other expert is dead wrong all US passenger vehicles have smart airbags. How do I know this, I am a factory trained technician.

  • Marvin
    Marvin May 01, 2016

    It is only the forward facing airbags that are dangerous, not the side impact such as in the back seats. Calm down it is all ok.

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I agree with Dennis.
Plus, children should not be in the front seat, they should be in the rear seat, in proper carrier.
I've been told, in my state, it's ******* to have a child in the front seat. My smaller grandchildren, always go in the rear seat.

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