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Re: Airbag disabling
« Reply #15 on: 25 October 2016, 09:55:10 »

Does anyone know if unplugging a wire to the airbags will throw up an airbag warning light(which then can't be deactivated without tech2)? Or pulling a fuse?

It's certainly not in the same level of usability as a simple switch like on most/all modern cars, but if the OP needs it as a feature it must surely be doable?

I know it's a 'you must tell your insurance company' thing etc, but that red tape issue aside for now, as far as I can see that warning light is the only real problem I can think of here - if the airbag is temporarily disconnected will the light come on 'for good'. Because a very simple switch, perhaps hidden behind the dash/vent trim panel when you open the front passenger door would be a good place. The trim pings off very easily, but you could hardly deactivate the airbag accidentally, you'd need to open the door first.

Just theorising at this point...  :y
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Re: Airbag disabling
« Reply #16 on: 25 October 2016, 10:03:08 »

Assuming it's the same as the side airbags (facelift) then yes, unplugging any airbag will cause the light to come on el permanente until a chat with a tech2; even once you've plugged it back in (as I found out when I accidentally turned the ignition on with the door loom disconnected)
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Re: Airbag disabling
« Reply #17 on: 25 October 2016, 10:24:27 »

Assuming it's the same as the side airbags (facelift) then yes, unplugging any airbag will cause the light to come on el permanente until a chat with a tech2; even once you've plugged it back in (as I found out when I accidentally turned the ignition on with the door loom disconnected)

Yep, and in that state, none of the airbags or pre-tensioners will work.
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Re: Airbag disabling
« Reply #18 on: 25 October 2016, 10:35:13 »

Simplest solution is to either fit a forward facing child seat, or put the child seats in the back...

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Re: Airbag disabling
« Reply #19 on: 25 October 2016, 10:47:42 »

Ahhh, fair enough!

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Re: Airbag disabling
« Reply #20 on: 25 October 2016, 11:00:42 »

Simplest solution is to either fit a forward facing child seat, or put the child seats in the back...never to go near one of those horrible little snot-bags people call children.

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Re: Airbag disabling
« Reply #21 on: 25 October 2016, 12:36:48 »

Simplest solution is to either fit a forward facing child seat, or put the child seats in the back...never to go near one of those horrible little snot-bags people call children.

 :-X ;D

Has always worked for me. :y
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Re: Airbag disabling
« Reply #22 on: 26 October 2016, 18:39:50 »

Simplest solution is to either fit a forward facing child seat, or put the child seats in the back...never to go near one of those horrible little snot-bags people call children.

 :-X ;D
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Re: Airbag disabling
« Reply #23 on: 26 October 2016, 19:57:57 »

Quite agree :y
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