Can I disable the air bag?
08-04-2006, 10:19 PM
#41
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Re: Can I disable the air bag?
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> Dennis wrote:
>> My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall
>> and has to sit really close to the steering wheel.
>> I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the
>> air bag deployed even in minor accidents.
>> I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
>> because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag
>> system. I've heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I
>> would rather worry less about her safety.
>> Please help.
>
> The dealer must do this. The dealer can install (at your request)
> and i believe at no cost, a disable switch.
>
> --
> DougW
That sounds reasonable, and right.
08-04-2006, 10:35 PM
#42
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Re: Can I disable the air bag?
look at the fuse panel behind the glove box
Dennis wrote:
> My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall and has
> to sit really close to the steering wheel.
> I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the air bag
> deployed even in minor accidents.
> I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
> because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag system. I've
> heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I would rather worry
> less about her safety.
> Please help.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
Dennis wrote:
> My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall and has
> to sit really close to the steering wheel.
> I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the air bag
> deployed even in minor accidents.
> I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
> because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag system. I've
> heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I would rather worry
> less about her safety.
> Please help.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
08-04-2006, 10:35 PM
#43
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Re: Can I disable the air bag?
look at the fuse panel behind the glove box
Dennis wrote:
> My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall and has
> to sit really close to the steering wheel.
> I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the air bag
> deployed even in minor accidents.
> I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
> because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag system. I've
> heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I would rather worry
> less about her safety.
> Please help.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
Dennis wrote:
> My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall and has
> to sit really close to the steering wheel.
> I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the air bag
> deployed even in minor accidents.
> I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
> because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag system. I've
> heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I would rather worry
> less about her safety.
> Please help.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
08-04-2006, 10:35 PM
#44
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Re: Can I disable the air bag?
look at the fuse panel behind the glove box
Dennis wrote:
> My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall and has
> to sit really close to the steering wheel.
> I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the air bag
> deployed even in minor accidents.
> I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
> because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag system. I've
> heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I would rather worry
> less about her safety.
> Please help.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
Dennis wrote:
> My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall and has
> to sit really close to the steering wheel.
> I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the air bag
> deployed even in minor accidents.
> I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
> because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag system. I've
> heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I would rather worry
> less about her safety.
> Please help.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
08-04-2006, 10:35 PM
#45
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Re: Can I disable the air bag?
look at the fuse panel behind the glove box
Dennis wrote:
> My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall and has
> to sit really close to the steering wheel.
> I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the air bag
> deployed even in minor accidents.
> I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
> because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag system. I've
> heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I would rather worry
> less about her safety.
> Please help.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
Dennis wrote:
> My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall and has
> to sit really close to the steering wheel.
> I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the air bag
> deployed even in minor accidents.
> I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
> because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag system. I've
> heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I would rather worry
> less about her safety.
> Please help.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
08-05-2006, 12:07 AM
#46
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Re: Can I disable the air bag?
Take the fuses out, put 12v directly across them blowing the fuses, then
reinstall.
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> If someone is killed in a vehicle where the a safety devices were
> intentionally disabled, by removal of the fuses, might well lead to
> investigation of manslaughter or perhaps aggravated manslaughter or at the
> very least reckless endangerment.
>
> If you wanted to disable the system you would be wiser to find another way,
> some unprovable way, to stop the current flow in that circuit.
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:oNMAg.109945$iU2.14414@fed1read01...
>
>>Since when is it illegal to drive without airbags?
>>
>>Pulling both (BOTH!) airbag fuses found behind the glove compartment door
>>will disable them. And you can't just pull one or the other since both
>>fuses serve as backup to each other, each fuse individually provides power
>>for both airbags.
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Certainly not.
>>>
>>>Missing fuses would be a dead giveaway that the system was intentionally
>>>disabled which might lead to proper legal sanctions and complications.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"Troy" <@ .> wrote in message
>>>news:goednd9Jm78X8E7ZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>Can't he just take out the airbag fuses?
>>>>
>>>>Troy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:0qGdnWyJufoq1k7ZnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast. com...
>>>>
>>>>>My 2000 TJ came from the factory with an airbag deactivation switch,
>>>>>but that's only for the passenger side.
>>>>>
>>>>>"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
>>>>>news:GVyAg.12616$Z7.4634@bignews3.bellsouth.n et...
>>>>>
>>>>>>I have heard that small people can have airbags disabled if it is a
>>>>>>safety issue. I believe that a body shop could do it for you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>What you should do is check with your local agencies and find out if
>>>>>>there are special provisions for your situation
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Another thing that you should consider is your insurance company's
>>>>>>view of this. In the event of a serious accident, you may not be
>>>>>>covered if you have disabled the vehicle's safety features without
>>>>>>going through the proper channels.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I have a friend who is a little bitty gal, if she's four feet tall
>>>>>>then she's likely standing on a box.
>>>>>>She was in an accident about three weeks ago and the air bags Mike
>>>>>>Tyson punched her big time. From the way she looked after the wreck, I
>>>>>>think you are definitely thinking on the right direction for your
>>>>>>wife. My friend was pretty badly beat up by just the airbags.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hope it all works out for you, and that never needs them. Do stop in
>>>>>>and post your experience and any info that you come up with.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Kate
>>>>>>.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:meWdncOgvLBdN0_ZnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcas t.com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall
>>>>>>>and has to sit really close to the steering wheel.
>>>>>>>I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the
>>>>>>>air bag deployed even in minor accidents.
>>>>>>>I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
>>>>>>>because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag
>>>>>>>system. I've heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I
>>>>>>>would rather worry less about her safety.
>>>>>>>Please help.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>>>Dennis
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
reinstall.
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> If someone is killed in a vehicle where the a safety devices were
> intentionally disabled, by removal of the fuses, might well lead to
> investigation of manslaughter or perhaps aggravated manslaughter or at the
> very least reckless endangerment.
>
> If you wanted to disable the system you would be wiser to find another way,
> some unprovable way, to stop the current flow in that circuit.
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:oNMAg.109945$iU2.14414@fed1read01...
>
>>Since when is it illegal to drive without airbags?
>>
>>Pulling both (BOTH!) airbag fuses found behind the glove compartment door
>>will disable them. And you can't just pull one or the other since both
>>fuses serve as backup to each other, each fuse individually provides power
>>for both airbags.
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Certainly not.
>>>
>>>Missing fuses would be a dead giveaway that the system was intentionally
>>>disabled which might lead to proper legal sanctions and complications.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"Troy" <@ .> wrote in message
>>>news:goednd9Jm78X8E7ZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>Can't he just take out the airbag fuses?
>>>>
>>>>Troy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:0qGdnWyJufoq1k7ZnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast. com...
>>>>
>>>>>My 2000 TJ came from the factory with an airbag deactivation switch,
>>>>>but that's only for the passenger side.
>>>>>
>>>>>"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
>>>>>news:GVyAg.12616$Z7.4634@bignews3.bellsouth.n et...
>>>>>
>>>>>>I have heard that small people can have airbags disabled if it is a
>>>>>>safety issue. I believe that a body shop could do it for you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>What you should do is check with your local agencies and find out if
>>>>>>there are special provisions for your situation
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Another thing that you should consider is your insurance company's
>>>>>>view of this. In the event of a serious accident, you may not be
>>>>>>covered if you have disabled the vehicle's safety features without
>>>>>>going through the proper channels.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I have a friend who is a little bitty gal, if she's four feet tall
>>>>>>then she's likely standing on a box.
>>>>>>She was in an accident about three weeks ago and the air bags Mike
>>>>>>Tyson punched her big time. From the way she looked after the wreck, I
>>>>>>think you are definitely thinking on the right direction for your
>>>>>>wife. My friend was pretty badly beat up by just the airbags.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hope it all works out for you, and that never needs them. Do stop in
>>>>>>and post your experience and any info that you come up with.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Kate
>>>>>>.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:meWdncOgvLBdN0_ZnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcas t.com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall
>>>>>>>and has to sit really close to the steering wheel.
>>>>>>>I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the
>>>>>>>air bag deployed even in minor accidents.
>>>>>>>I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
>>>>>>>because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag
>>>>>>>system. I've heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I
>>>>>>>would rather worry less about her safety.
>>>>>>>Please help.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>>>Dennis
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
08-05-2006, 12:07 AM
#47
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Can I disable the air bag?
Take the fuses out, put 12v directly across them blowing the fuses, then
reinstall.
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> If someone is killed in a vehicle where the a safety devices were
> intentionally disabled, by removal of the fuses, might well lead to
> investigation of manslaughter or perhaps aggravated manslaughter or at the
> very least reckless endangerment.
>
> If you wanted to disable the system you would be wiser to find another way,
> some unprovable way, to stop the current flow in that circuit.
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:oNMAg.109945$iU2.14414@fed1read01...
>
>>Since when is it illegal to drive without airbags?
>>
>>Pulling both (BOTH!) airbag fuses found behind the glove compartment door
>>will disable them. And you can't just pull one or the other since both
>>fuses serve as backup to each other, each fuse individually provides power
>>for both airbags.
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Certainly not.
>>>
>>>Missing fuses would be a dead giveaway that the system was intentionally
>>>disabled which might lead to proper legal sanctions and complications.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"Troy" <@ .> wrote in message
>>>news:goednd9Jm78X8E7ZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>Can't he just take out the airbag fuses?
>>>>
>>>>Troy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:0qGdnWyJufoq1k7ZnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast. com...
>>>>
>>>>>My 2000 TJ came from the factory with an airbag deactivation switch,
>>>>>but that's only for the passenger side.
>>>>>
>>>>>"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
>>>>>news:GVyAg.12616$Z7.4634@bignews3.bellsouth.n et...
>>>>>
>>>>>>I have heard that small people can have airbags disabled if it is a
>>>>>>safety issue. I believe that a body shop could do it for you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>What you should do is check with your local agencies and find out if
>>>>>>there are special provisions for your situation
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Another thing that you should consider is your insurance company's
>>>>>>view of this. In the event of a serious accident, you may not be
>>>>>>covered if you have disabled the vehicle's safety features without
>>>>>>going through the proper channels.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I have a friend who is a little bitty gal, if she's four feet tall
>>>>>>then she's likely standing on a box.
>>>>>>She was in an accident about three weeks ago and the air bags Mike
>>>>>>Tyson punched her big time. From the way she looked after the wreck, I
>>>>>>think you are definitely thinking on the right direction for your
>>>>>>wife. My friend was pretty badly beat up by just the airbags.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hope it all works out for you, and that never needs them. Do stop in
>>>>>>and post your experience and any info that you come up with.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Kate
>>>>>>.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:meWdncOgvLBdN0_ZnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcas t.com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall
>>>>>>>and has to sit really close to the steering wheel.
>>>>>>>I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the
>>>>>>>air bag deployed even in minor accidents.
>>>>>>>I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
>>>>>>>because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag
>>>>>>>system. I've heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I
>>>>>>>would rather worry less about her safety.
>>>>>>>Please help.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>>>Dennis
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
reinstall.
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> If someone is killed in a vehicle where the a safety devices were
> intentionally disabled, by removal of the fuses, might well lead to
> investigation of manslaughter or perhaps aggravated manslaughter or at the
> very least reckless endangerment.
>
> If you wanted to disable the system you would be wiser to find another way,
> some unprovable way, to stop the current flow in that circuit.
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:oNMAg.109945$iU2.14414@fed1read01...
>
>>Since when is it illegal to drive without airbags?
>>
>>Pulling both (BOTH!) airbag fuses found behind the glove compartment door
>>will disable them. And you can't just pull one or the other since both
>>fuses serve as backup to each other, each fuse individually provides power
>>for both airbags.
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Certainly not.
>>>
>>>Missing fuses would be a dead giveaway that the system was intentionally
>>>disabled which might lead to proper legal sanctions and complications.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"Troy" <@ .> wrote in message
>>>news:goednd9Jm78X8E7ZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>Can't he just take out the airbag fuses?
>>>>
>>>>Troy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:0qGdnWyJufoq1k7ZnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast. com...
>>>>
>>>>>My 2000 TJ came from the factory with an airbag deactivation switch,
>>>>>but that's only for the passenger side.
>>>>>
>>>>>"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
>>>>>news:GVyAg.12616$Z7.4634@bignews3.bellsouth.n et...
>>>>>
>>>>>>I have heard that small people can have airbags disabled if it is a
>>>>>>safety issue. I believe that a body shop could do it for you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>What you should do is check with your local agencies and find out if
>>>>>>there are special provisions for your situation
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Another thing that you should consider is your insurance company's
>>>>>>view of this. In the event of a serious accident, you may not be
>>>>>>covered if you have disabled the vehicle's safety features without
>>>>>>going through the proper channels.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I have a friend who is a little bitty gal, if she's four feet tall
>>>>>>then she's likely standing on a box.
>>>>>>She was in an accident about three weeks ago and the air bags Mike
>>>>>>Tyson punched her big time. From the way she looked after the wreck, I
>>>>>>think you are definitely thinking on the right direction for your
>>>>>>wife. My friend was pretty badly beat up by just the airbags.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hope it all works out for you, and that never needs them. Do stop in
>>>>>>and post your experience and any info that you come up with.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Kate
>>>>>>.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:meWdncOgvLBdN0_ZnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcas t.com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall
>>>>>>>and has to sit really close to the steering wheel.
>>>>>>>I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the
>>>>>>>air bag deployed even in minor accidents.
>>>>>>>I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
>>>>>>>because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag
>>>>>>>system. I've heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I
>>>>>>>would rather worry less about her safety.
>>>>>>>Please help.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>>>Dennis
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
08-05-2006, 12:07 AM
#48
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Can I disable the air bag?
Take the fuses out, put 12v directly across them blowing the fuses, then
reinstall.
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> If someone is killed in a vehicle where the a safety devices were
> intentionally disabled, by removal of the fuses, might well lead to
> investigation of manslaughter or perhaps aggravated manslaughter or at the
> very least reckless endangerment.
>
> If you wanted to disable the system you would be wiser to find another way,
> some unprovable way, to stop the current flow in that circuit.
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:oNMAg.109945$iU2.14414@fed1read01...
>
>>Since when is it illegal to drive without airbags?
>>
>>Pulling both (BOTH!) airbag fuses found behind the glove compartment door
>>will disable them. And you can't just pull one or the other since both
>>fuses serve as backup to each other, each fuse individually provides power
>>for both airbags.
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Certainly not.
>>>
>>>Missing fuses would be a dead giveaway that the system was intentionally
>>>disabled which might lead to proper legal sanctions and complications.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"Troy" <@ .> wrote in message
>>>news:goednd9Jm78X8E7ZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>Can't he just take out the airbag fuses?
>>>>
>>>>Troy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:0qGdnWyJufoq1k7ZnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast. com...
>>>>
>>>>>My 2000 TJ came from the factory with an airbag deactivation switch,
>>>>>but that's only for the passenger side.
>>>>>
>>>>>"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
>>>>>news:GVyAg.12616$Z7.4634@bignews3.bellsouth.n et...
>>>>>
>>>>>>I have heard that small people can have airbags disabled if it is a
>>>>>>safety issue. I believe that a body shop could do it for you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>What you should do is check with your local agencies and find out if
>>>>>>there are special provisions for your situation
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Another thing that you should consider is your insurance company's
>>>>>>view of this. In the event of a serious accident, you may not be
>>>>>>covered if you have disabled the vehicle's safety features without
>>>>>>going through the proper channels.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I have a friend who is a little bitty gal, if she's four feet tall
>>>>>>then she's likely standing on a box.
>>>>>>She was in an accident about three weeks ago and the air bags Mike
>>>>>>Tyson punched her big time. From the way she looked after the wreck, I
>>>>>>think you are definitely thinking on the right direction for your
>>>>>>wife. My friend was pretty badly beat up by just the airbags.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hope it all works out for you, and that never needs them. Do stop in
>>>>>>and post your experience and any info that you come up with.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Kate
>>>>>>.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:meWdncOgvLBdN0_ZnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcas t.com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall
>>>>>>>and has to sit really close to the steering wheel.
>>>>>>>I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the
>>>>>>>air bag deployed even in minor accidents.
>>>>>>>I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
>>>>>>>because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag
>>>>>>>system. I've heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I
>>>>>>>would rather worry less about her safety.
>>>>>>>Please help.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>>>Dennis
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
reinstall.
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> If someone is killed in a vehicle where the a safety devices were
> intentionally disabled, by removal of the fuses, might well lead to
> investigation of manslaughter or perhaps aggravated manslaughter or at the
> very least reckless endangerment.
>
> If you wanted to disable the system you would be wiser to find another way,
> some unprovable way, to stop the current flow in that circuit.
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:oNMAg.109945$iU2.14414@fed1read01...
>
>>Since when is it illegal to drive without airbags?
>>
>>Pulling both (BOTH!) airbag fuses found behind the glove compartment door
>>will disable them. And you can't just pull one or the other since both
>>fuses serve as backup to each other, each fuse individually provides power
>>for both airbags.
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Certainly not.
>>>
>>>Missing fuses would be a dead giveaway that the system was intentionally
>>>disabled which might lead to proper legal sanctions and complications.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"Troy" <@ .> wrote in message
>>>news:goednd9Jm78X8E7ZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>Can't he just take out the airbag fuses?
>>>>
>>>>Troy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:0qGdnWyJufoq1k7ZnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast. com...
>>>>
>>>>>My 2000 TJ came from the factory with an airbag deactivation switch,
>>>>>but that's only for the passenger side.
>>>>>
>>>>>"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
>>>>>news:GVyAg.12616$Z7.4634@bignews3.bellsouth.n et...
>>>>>
>>>>>>I have heard that small people can have airbags disabled if it is a
>>>>>>safety issue. I believe that a body shop could do it for you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>What you should do is check with your local agencies and find out if
>>>>>>there are special provisions for your situation
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Another thing that you should consider is your insurance company's
>>>>>>view of this. In the event of a serious accident, you may not be
>>>>>>covered if you have disabled the vehicle's safety features without
>>>>>>going through the proper channels.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I have a friend who is a little bitty gal, if she's four feet tall
>>>>>>then she's likely standing on a box.
>>>>>>She was in an accident about three weeks ago and the air bags Mike
>>>>>>Tyson punched her big time. From the way she looked after the wreck, I
>>>>>>think you are definitely thinking on the right direction for your
>>>>>>wife. My friend was pretty badly beat up by just the airbags.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hope it all works out for you, and that never needs them. Do stop in
>>>>>>and post your experience and any info that you come up with.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Kate
>>>>>>.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:meWdncOgvLBdN0_ZnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcas t.com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall
>>>>>>>and has to sit really close to the steering wheel.
>>>>>>>I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the
>>>>>>>air bag deployed even in minor accidents.
>>>>>>>I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
>>>>>>>because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag
>>>>>>>system. I've heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I
>>>>>>>would rather worry less about her safety.
>>>>>>>Please help.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>>>Dennis
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
08-05-2006, 12:07 AM
#49
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Can I disable the air bag?
Take the fuses out, put 12v directly across them blowing the fuses, then
reinstall.
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> If someone is killed in a vehicle where the a safety devices were
> intentionally disabled, by removal of the fuses, might well lead to
> investigation of manslaughter or perhaps aggravated manslaughter or at the
> very least reckless endangerment.
>
> If you wanted to disable the system you would be wiser to find another way,
> some unprovable way, to stop the current flow in that circuit.
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:oNMAg.109945$iU2.14414@fed1read01...
>
>>Since when is it illegal to drive without airbags?
>>
>>Pulling both (BOTH!) airbag fuses found behind the glove compartment door
>>will disable them. And you can't just pull one or the other since both
>>fuses serve as backup to each other, each fuse individually provides power
>>for both airbags.
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Certainly not.
>>>
>>>Missing fuses would be a dead giveaway that the system was intentionally
>>>disabled which might lead to proper legal sanctions and complications.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"Troy" <@ .> wrote in message
>>>news:goednd9Jm78X8E7ZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>Can't he just take out the airbag fuses?
>>>>
>>>>Troy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:0qGdnWyJufoq1k7ZnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast. com...
>>>>
>>>>>My 2000 TJ came from the factory with an airbag deactivation switch,
>>>>>but that's only for the passenger side.
>>>>>
>>>>>"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
>>>>>news:GVyAg.12616$Z7.4634@bignews3.bellsouth.n et...
>>>>>
>>>>>>I have heard that small people can have airbags disabled if it is a
>>>>>>safety issue. I believe that a body shop could do it for you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>What you should do is check with your local agencies and find out if
>>>>>>there are special provisions for your situation
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Another thing that you should consider is your insurance company's
>>>>>>view of this. In the event of a serious accident, you may not be
>>>>>>covered if you have disabled the vehicle's safety features without
>>>>>>going through the proper channels.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I have a friend who is a little bitty gal, if she's four feet tall
>>>>>>then she's likely standing on a box.
>>>>>>She was in an accident about three weeks ago and the air bags Mike
>>>>>>Tyson punched her big time. From the way she looked after the wreck, I
>>>>>>think you are definitely thinking on the right direction for your
>>>>>>wife. My friend was pretty badly beat up by just the airbags.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hope it all works out for you, and that never needs them. Do stop in
>>>>>>and post your experience and any info that you come up with.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Kate
>>>>>>.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:meWdncOgvLBdN0_ZnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcas t.com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall
>>>>>>>and has to sit really close to the steering wheel.
>>>>>>>I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the
>>>>>>>air bag deployed even in minor accidents.
>>>>>>>I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
>>>>>>>because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag
>>>>>>>system. I've heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I
>>>>>>>would rather worry less about her safety.
>>>>>>>Please help.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>>>Dennis
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
reinstall.
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> If someone is killed in a vehicle where the a safety devices were
> intentionally disabled, by removal of the fuses, might well lead to
> investigation of manslaughter or perhaps aggravated manslaughter or at the
> very least reckless endangerment.
>
> If you wanted to disable the system you would be wiser to find another way,
> some unprovable way, to stop the current flow in that circuit.
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:oNMAg.109945$iU2.14414@fed1read01...
>
>>Since when is it illegal to drive without airbags?
>>
>>Pulling both (BOTH!) airbag fuses found behind the glove compartment door
>>will disable them. And you can't just pull one or the other since both
>>fuses serve as backup to each other, each fuse individually provides power
>>for both airbags.
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Certainly not.
>>>
>>>Missing fuses would be a dead giveaway that the system was intentionally
>>>disabled which might lead to proper legal sanctions and complications.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"Troy" <@ .> wrote in message
>>>news:goednd9Jm78X8E7ZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>Can't he just take out the airbag fuses?
>>>>
>>>>Troy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:0qGdnWyJufoq1k7ZnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast. com...
>>>>
>>>>>My 2000 TJ came from the factory with an airbag deactivation switch,
>>>>>but that's only for the passenger side.
>>>>>
>>>>>"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
>>>>>news:GVyAg.12616$Z7.4634@bignews3.bellsouth.n et...
>>>>>
>>>>>>I have heard that small people can have airbags disabled if it is a
>>>>>>safety issue. I believe that a body shop could do it for you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>What you should do is check with your local agencies and find out if
>>>>>>there are special provisions for your situation
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Another thing that you should consider is your insurance company's
>>>>>>view of this. In the event of a serious accident, you may not be
>>>>>>covered if you have disabled the vehicle's safety features without
>>>>>>going through the proper channels.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I have a friend who is a little bitty gal, if she's four feet tall
>>>>>>then she's likely standing on a box.
>>>>>>She was in an accident about three weeks ago and the air bags Mike
>>>>>>Tyson punched her big time. From the way she looked after the wreck, I
>>>>>>think you are definitely thinking on the right direction for your
>>>>>>wife. My friend was pretty badly beat up by just the airbags.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hope it all works out for you, and that never needs them. Do stop in
>>>>>>and post your experience and any info that you come up with.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Kate
>>>>>>.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:meWdncOgvLBdN0_ZnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcas t.com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>My wife drives a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. She is only 4' 10 " tall
>>>>>>>and has to sit really close to the steering wheel.
>>>>>>>I've read where people have been severely injured or killed when the
>>>>>>>air bag deployed even in minor accidents.
>>>>>>>I'm worried that she may be at a higher risk of getting a neck injury
>>>>>>>because of her small size. Is there a way to disarm the air bag
>>>>>>>system. I've heard that it's illegal to do this but we don't care. I
>>>>>>>would rather worry less about her safety.
>>>>>>>Please help.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>>>Dennis
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
08-05-2006, 11:20 AM
#50
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Can I disable the air bag?
Jeff DeWitt wrote:
> Take the fuses out, put 12v directly across them blowing the fuses, then
> reinstall.
I hope you don't mind a lot of beeping, because the Jeep is going to
sound the buzzer/beeper every 10-15 seconds when both fuses are blown,
and flash the Airbag and seatbelt icons on the dash repeatedly.
