How can you tuurn off the passenger side airbag?

ITSRVIBE · Post by **ITSRVIBE** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 9:38 pm

Hey guys, I was just wondering if there was any way to turn off the passenger side air bag in the 2010 Vibe?I'm assuming if there is a way it'd be similar to that of the 2009.

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 2:48 am

Turn off as in a switch for your convenience?.. There isn't one.. Now.. I guess you could disable them.. but not just one.. it would have to be both.. Now, there is the sensor in the passenger seat.. as long as its under a certain weight.. it will stay off..

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 3:14 am

Why do you want to turn it off?It should turn off automatically if no one is sitting there (or if you have something light, like a purse/backpack/etc), and if someone IS sitting there, don't you want it on?There is a light on the center console under the vent which tells you whether it is on or not, it is in that square-looking box there.

djkeev · Post by **djkeev** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:09 am

IF you want to turn it off I'd pick up a replacement seat sensor and plug it in. Just leave it on the floor under the passenger seat, It would be weight free, you haven't compromised the SRS system. It is easy to hook back up in a matter of a minute or two when someone is riding in the seat. Sadly they didn't install an off on switch in the system. If you had a wiring diagram, some skill to wire in an off on switch and the ability to accept the death of your passenger if it malfunctions as YOUR responsibility, go to it.Dave

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:35 am

I've had about 20lbs in the passenger seat and the seatbelt light as stayed off, not sure how much more would be needed to make it beep. I notice it takes about 5lbs in the right spot to get the off light to illuminate.

ITSRVIBE · Post by **ITSRVIBE** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 9:46 pm

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 Â»Why do you want to turn it off?My fiance and I are expecting and we heard that if the airbag was to go off on the passenger side it could kill both her and the baby. We've heard this from friends and family, and trust their judgment. The airbag does stay off when she isn't in the car, and when she is it goes on (like it should). But in the event of a crash if the front passenger airbag was to go off, like i said we have heard it could cause more damage then not having it go off.

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:04 pm

Quote, originally posted by ITSRVIBE Â»My fiance and I are expecting and we heard that if the airbag was to go off on the passenger side it could kill both her and the baby. We've heard this from friends and family, and trust their judgment. The airbag does stay off when she isn't in the car, and when she is it goes on (like it should). But in the event of a crash if the front passenger airbag was to go off, like i said we have heard it could cause more damage then not having it go off. If you don't want to go through the trouble of disabling the whole airbag, she could always ride in the backseat for a while...

ITSRVIBE · Post by **ITSRVIBE** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:49 pm

haha i mentioned that...

ClunkClunk · Post by **ClunkClunk** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 12:29 am

I'd highly suggest doing your own research rather than relying on hearsay from friends & family. There's no definitive answers, but from looking this topic up for some friends a few months back, the same results kept jumping back at me: when using seatbelts and airbags appropriately, injury is reduced to occupants, including unborn ones.Volvo is the only manufacturer I know of who has tested with a crash dummy that is a facsimile of a pregnant occupant. If you can find their results, it may give some insight to the issue.Whatever you do, please research it. Don't rely on second and third hand "knowledge" when it comes to your baby's safety.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:23 am

Information about Pregnancy and Seatbelts/AirBags from Edmunds http://www.edmunds.com/advice/....htmlInformation from Reuters based on studies http://www.reuters.com/article...91222Article from MedicineNet http://www.medicinenet.com/scr...09588Pamphlet from the NHTSA http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/in...e.pdfVideo about pregnancy and being in a car http://www.videojug.com/interv...nancy

djkeev · Post by **djkeev** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:28 am

Quote, originally posted by ClunkClunk Â»I'd highly suggest doing your own research rather than relying on hearsay from friends & family. There's no definitive answers, but from looking this topic up for some friends a few months back, the same results kept jumping back at me: when using seatbelts and airbags appropriately, injury is reduced to occupants, including unborn ones.Volvo is the only manufacturer I know of who has tested with a crash dummy that is a facsimile of a pregnant occupant. If you can find their results, it may give some insight to the issue.Whatever you do, please research it. Don't rely on second and third hand "knowledge" when it comes to your baby's safety.Look in your owners manual, page 1 -26, Your question is answered there for seat belts.Personally, I'd keep the air bags for they don't so much as mash you back in the seat as they do prevent your body contorting and mashing into the dash. The injuries from a seat belt without an airbag can be severe. With an airbag you don't hurdle forward as you do without an airbag keeping you planted in your seat!Me? I for sure would keep the air bag operational. Just from a common sense approach to the whole impact scenario.You can't fear life and it's consequences or else you'd simply sit fearfully in your living room worrying about things that probably won't happen. Go out and enjoy life and the best it has to offer you in any situation.DaveDave

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:31 am

If you look in the owners manual, it will show you the proper way for her to position the seat belt. It is around the very beginning of the manual. As long as she is belted it.. it should keep her away, or at least she would just brush against the airbag.. Keep the seat scooted all the way back too.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq9lvxQRFqQ

ITSRVIBE · Post by **ITSRVIBE** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:46 pm

Thanks Guys! Great information, I'll let her know!

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:54 pm

Email her the links provided here to reduce her anxiety and stress. That is not good for her or the little one. If she is as ease, then the baby will also. Quote, originally posted by ITSRVIBE Â»Thanks Guys! Great information, I'll let her know!Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly Â»Information about Pregnancy and Seatbelts/AirBags from Edmunds http://www.edmunds.com/advice/....htmlInformation from Reuters based on studies http://www.reuters.com/article...91222Article from MedicineNet http://www.medicinenet.com/scr...09588Pamphlet from the NHTSA http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/in...e.pdfVideo about pregnancy and being in a car http://www.videojug.com/interv...nancy

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