Can I disable the air bag?
#51
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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.
#52
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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.
#53
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.
#54
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Posts: n/a
Re: Can I disable the air bag?
.... and risk blowing the bags too...
Sounds like an opportunity to really f*** up your rig .
Kate
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:GPUAg.29740$so3.19728@southeast.rr.com...
> Take the fuses out, put 12v directly across them blowing the fuses, then
> reinstall.
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> If someone is killed in a vehicle where the a safety devices were
>> intentionally disabled, by removal of the fuses, might well lead to
>> investigation of manslaughter or perhaps aggravated manslaughter or at
>> the very least reckless endangerment.
>>
>> If you wanted to disable the system you would be wiser to find another
>> way, some unprovable way, to stop the current flow in that circuit.
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:oNMAg.109945$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. com...
>>>>
>>>>>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. net...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>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@comca st.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/
>>
>>
Sounds like an opportunity to really f*** up your rig .
Kate
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:GPUAg.29740$so3.19728@southeast.rr.com...
> 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$iU2.14414@fed1read01...
>>
>>>Since when is it illegal to drive without airbags?
>>>
>>>Pulling both (BOTH!) airbag fuses found behind the glove compartment door
>>>will disable them. And you can't just pull one or the other since both
>>>fuses serve as backup to each other, each fuse individually provides
>>>power for both airbags.
>>>
>>>billy ray wrote:
>>>
>>>>Certainly not.
>>>>
>>>>Missing fuses would be a dead giveaway that the system was intentionally
>>>>disabled which might lead to proper legal sanctions and complications.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Troy" <@ .> wrote in message
>>>>news:goednd9Jm78X8E7ZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcast. com...
>>>>
>>>>>Can't he just take out the airbag fuses?
>>>>>
>>>>>Troy
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:0qGdnWyJufoq1k7ZnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast .com...
>>>>>
>>>>>>My 2000 TJ came from the factory with an airbag deactivation switch,
>>>>>>but that's only for the passenger side.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:GVyAg.12616$Z7.4634@bignews3.bellsouth. net...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>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@comca st.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/
>>
>>
#55
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Posts: n/a
Re: Can I disable the air bag?
.... and risk blowing the bags too...
Sounds like an opportunity to really f*** up your rig .
Kate
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:GPUAg.29740$so3.19728@southeast.rr.com...
> Take the fuses out, put 12v directly across them blowing the fuses, then
> reinstall.
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> If someone is killed in a vehicle where the a safety devices were
>> intentionally disabled, by removal of the fuses, might well lead to
>> investigation of manslaughter or perhaps aggravated manslaughter or at
>> the very least reckless endangerment.
>>
>> If you wanted to disable the system you would be wiser to find another
>> way, some unprovable way, to stop the current flow in that circuit.
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:oNMAg.109945$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. com...
>>>>
>>>>>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. net...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>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@comca st.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/
>>
>>
Sounds like an opportunity to really f*** up your rig .
Kate
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:GPUAg.29740$so3.19728@southeast.rr.com...
> 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$iU2.14414@fed1read01...
>>
>>>Since when is it illegal to drive without airbags?
>>>
>>>Pulling both (BOTH!) airbag fuses found behind the glove compartment door
>>>will disable them. And you can't just pull one or the other since both
>>>fuses serve as backup to each other, each fuse individually provides
>>>power for both airbags.
>>>
>>>billy ray wrote:
>>>
>>>>Certainly not.
>>>>
>>>>Missing fuses would be a dead giveaway that the system was intentionally
>>>>disabled which might lead to proper legal sanctions and complications.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Troy" <@ .> wrote in message
>>>>news:goednd9Jm78X8E7ZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcast. com...
>>>>
>>>>>Can't he just take out the airbag fuses?
>>>>>
>>>>>Troy
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:0qGdnWyJufoq1k7ZnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast .com...
>>>>>
>>>>>>My 2000 TJ came from the factory with an airbag deactivation switch,
>>>>>>but that's only for the passenger side.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:GVyAg.12616$Z7.4634@bignews3.bellsouth. net...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>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@comca st.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/
>>
>>
#56
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Can I disable the air bag?
.... and risk blowing the bags too...
Sounds like an opportunity to really f*** up your rig .
Kate
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:GPUAg.29740$so3.19728@southeast.rr.com...
> Take the fuses out, put 12v directly across them blowing the fuses, then
> reinstall.
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> If someone is killed in a vehicle where the a safety devices were
>> intentionally disabled, by removal of the fuses, might well lead to
>> investigation of manslaughter or perhaps aggravated manslaughter or at
>> the very least reckless endangerment.
>>
>> If you wanted to disable the system you would be wiser to find another
>> way, some unprovable way, to stop the current flow in that circuit.
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:oNMAg.109945$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. com...
>>>>
>>>>>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. net...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>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@comca st.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/
>>
>>
Sounds like an opportunity to really f*** up your rig .
Kate
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:GPUAg.29740$so3.19728@southeast.rr.com...
> 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$iU2.14414@fed1read01...
>>
>>>Since when is it illegal to drive without airbags?
>>>
>>>Pulling both (BOTH!) airbag fuses found behind the glove compartment door
>>>will disable them. And you can't just pull one or the other since both
>>>fuses serve as backup to each other, each fuse individually provides
>>>power for both airbags.
>>>
>>>billy ray wrote:
>>>
>>>>Certainly not.
>>>>
>>>>Missing fuses would be a dead giveaway that the system was intentionally
>>>>disabled which might lead to proper legal sanctions and complications.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Troy" <@ .> wrote in message
>>>>news:goednd9Jm78X8E7ZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcast. com...
>>>>
>>>>>Can't he just take out the airbag fuses?
>>>>>
>>>>>Troy
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:0qGdnWyJufoq1k7ZnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast .com...
>>>>>
>>>>>>My 2000 TJ came from the factory with an airbag deactivation switch,
>>>>>>but that's only for the passenger side.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:GVyAg.12616$Z7.4634@bignews3.bellsouth. net...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>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@comca st.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/
>>
>>
#57
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Can I disable the air bag?
.... and risk blowing the bags too...
Sounds like an opportunity to really f*** up your rig .
Kate
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:GPUAg.29740$so3.19728@southeast.rr.com...
> Take the fuses out, put 12v directly across them blowing the fuses, then
> reinstall.
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> If someone is killed in a vehicle where the a safety devices were
>> intentionally disabled, by removal of the fuses, might well lead to
>> investigation of manslaughter or perhaps aggravated manslaughter or at
>> the very least reckless endangerment.
>>
>> If you wanted to disable the system you would be wiser to find another
>> way, some unprovable way, to stop the current flow in that circuit.
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:oNMAg.109945$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. com...
>>>>
>>>>>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. net...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>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@comca st.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/
>>
>>
Sounds like an opportunity to really f*** up your rig .
Kate
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:GPUAg.29740$so3.19728@southeast.rr.com...
> 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$iU2.14414@fed1read01...
>>
>>>Since when is it illegal to drive without airbags?
>>>
>>>Pulling both (BOTH!) airbag fuses found behind the glove compartment door
>>>will disable them. And you can't just pull one or the other since both
>>>fuses serve as backup to each other, each fuse individually provides
>>>power for both airbags.
>>>
>>>billy ray wrote:
>>>
>>>>Certainly not.
>>>>
>>>>Missing fuses would be a dead giveaway that the system was intentionally
>>>>disabled which might lead to proper legal sanctions and complications.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Troy" <@ .> wrote in message
>>>>news:goednd9Jm78X8E7ZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcast. com...
>>>>
>>>>>Can't he just take out the airbag fuses?
>>>>>
>>>>>Troy
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:0qGdnWyJufoq1k7ZnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast .com...
>>>>>
>>>>>>My 2000 TJ came from the factory with an airbag deactivation switch,
>>>>>>but that's only for the passenger side.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:GVyAg.12616$Z7.4634@bignews3.bellsouth. net...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>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@comca st.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/
>>
>>
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Re: Can I disable the air bag?
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
> 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.
With a plaque warning thieves to switch it on?!
Seahag
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Re: Can I disable the air bag?
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
> 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.
With a plaque warning thieves to switch it on?!
Seahag
#60
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Re: Can I disable the air bag?
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
> 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.
With a plaque warning thieves to switch it on?!
Seahag