With back seat, you get no switch.

No back seat, you get a switch.

IIRC



In message <vIqdnUFGRPcWOuLeRVn-sQ@ez2.net>, "Jeff Strickland" wrote:

>The Passenger Side Airbag Bypass Switch is standard on all TJs made from the
>'98 year. The '97s didn't have it, but the factory made it available for
>people that are willing to sign a NHTSA waiver.
>
>The deal is, kids fare better in the back seat when the car is in a
>collision, and they fare better in the front seat if there is no airbag
>present. The best place is the back seat, the next best place is the front
>seat with no airbag, and the worst place is the front seat WITH an airbag.
>
>The TJ can have the rear seat removed, indeed the most basic of base models
>has no back seat at all -- you won't find many of these -- but since the
>owner can take the seat out and still need to haul a kid, then somebody
>figured out that it makes sense that the airbag should be able to be turned
>off. This feature is standard after the '97 model year, and there were no
>airbags in the '95 and earlier models, and there was no '96 model year. ONLY
>the '97 can have the need for the Passenger Side Airbag Bypass Kit, and to
>get the kit installed the owner must sign a waiver available from the
>National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration.
>
>PS
>I suppose there might be a few early production '98s that might be able to
>use this kit, but my knowledge is that all '98s have the bypass switch
>istalled from the factory.
>
>
>
>
>
>"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>news:kaGdnWcoW8fUYOrenZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@comcast.com ...
>> It might have come with a particular option package, I know I did not ask
>> for it when I ordered my '00 TJ.
>>
>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:x_ednZ1cBrMoyezeRVn-rg@ez2.net...
>> The '98 and later models have a Airbag Bypass that ONLY the '97s
>>> didn't get. There is a bypass that came from the factory, but requires
>>> the owner specifically ask for it, and sign some mind of form that keeps
>>> the owner from going after the dealership for installing a requested
>>> option.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
>>> news:dkn3j3$r6l$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>>>> As Jason said, we don't have 4-bangers here. Only an inline 6. All
>>>> come in two trims (Sport or Renegade), with the option of soft or
>>>> hard-top (or both). No Rubi here yet. I have been told by the local
>>>> dealer that they will be bringing in Unlimiteds with four door option
>>>> starting from Jan '07. No decision yet on Rubi.
>>>>
>>>> Keep in mind, our steering wheel is on the right side of the rig.....
>>>> Not much market for Wranglers when competing against Jap imports.
>>>>
>>>> TW
>>>>
>>>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:UNOdnWKp6KSzpfPenZ2dnUVZ_tGdnZ2d@ez2.net...
>>>>> Are they ALWAYS sold with a back seat? The base model 4 banger hasn't
>>>>> got a back seat in the States. And, the back seat is a removable
>>>>> feature to give a truck-like cargo area.
>>>>>
>>>>> All I'm suggesting is that one ask the question before blindly taking
>>>>> "no" for an answer. The later years of production have a bypass switch
>>>>> that the '97s don't have. We can get the bypass switch added, perhaps
>>>>> you can as well.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
>>>>> news:dkhj6o$phs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I realise that. Unfortunately, in New Zealand all Wranglers are sold
>>>>>> with rear seats and classed as four seat passenger vehicles.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I can change the specs and make it what I want, then I have to get it
>>>>>> certified as a "low volume vehicle" i.e. a lot of inspection fee and
>>>>>> an adjustment to my insurance premium for it being a special purpose
>>>>>> vehicle....
>>>>>>
>>>>>> TW
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:veadnSOMZvTdhPHeRVn-rQ@ez2.net...
>>>>>>> Actually, in the States we found that people put kids in the front
>>>>>>> seat of trucks, and the Jeep Wrangler is listed as a truck. We have a
>>>>>>> means of adding a passenger side airbag bypass switch to keep
>>>>>>> children in the front seat safe. Well, as safe as can be expected
>>>>>>> riding in the front seat ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:dkf8o2$4hs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>>>>>>>> It is illegal in New Zealand as well. If a car/truck came with an
>>>>>>>> airbag from factory, it cannot be removed or disabled as that would
>>>>>>>> void the "warrant of fitness". If you have an accident like that,
>>>>>>>> you will be walking up the proverbial creek.....
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> TW
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:436af7e9$0$1687$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "RobM" <motobusa@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> news:1131081389.600157.258410@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>>>>>>>>>>I know how to do it in my CJ. :)
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I understand the late '98 and '99's have a cust-off switch, but I
>>>>>>>>>> need
>>>>>>>>>> to be able to temporarily disable it in my '97.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I searched the net and faq and didn't see anything so hoping one
>>>>>>>>>> of you
>>>>>>>>>> can shed some light.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Please beware that in certain states (such as Western Australia,
>>>>>>>>> Victoria and Queensland here in Australia), this may be illegal. :)
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> J.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>

 

Not true. My '02 TJ Sport with a factory back seat had a factory switch. My
'06 Rubi with factory back seat has no switch.

Tom

"bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
news:gto1o19mt75ehftkdu5msucn6sb6i3ff3e@4ax.com...
> With back seat, you get no switch.
>
> No back seat, you get a switch.
>
> IIRC
>
>
>
> In message <vIqdnUFGRPcWOuLeRVn-sQ@ez2.net>, "Jeff Strickland" wrote:
>
> >The Passenger Side Airbag Bypass Switch is standard on all TJs made from
the
> >'98 year. The '97s didn't have it, but the factory made it available for
> >people that are willing to sign a NHTSA waiver.
> >
> >The deal is, kids fare better in the back seat when the car is in a
> >collision, and they fare better in the front seat if there is no airbag
> >present. The best place is the back seat, the next best place is the
front
> >seat with no airbag, and the worst place is the front seat WITH an
airbag.
> >
> >The TJ can have the rear seat removed, indeed the most basic of base
models
> >has no back seat at all -- you won't find many of these -- but since the
> >owner can take the seat out and still need to haul a kid, then somebody
> >figured out that it makes sense that the airbag should be able to be
turned
> >off. This feature is standard after the '97 model year, and there were no
> >airbags in the '95 and earlier models, and there was no '96 model year.
ONLY
> >the '97 can have the need for the Passenger Side Airbag Bypass Kit, and
to
> >get the kit installed the owner must sign a waiver available from the
> >National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration.
> >
> >PS
> >I suppose there might be a few early production '98s that might be able
to
> >use this kit, but my knowledge is that all '98s have the bypass switch
> >istalled from the factory.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> >news:kaGdnWcoW8fUYOrenZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@comcast.com ...
> >> It might have come with a particular option package, I know I did not
ask
> >> for it when I ordered my '00 TJ.
> >>
> >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >> news:x_ednZ1cBrMoyezeRVn-rg@ez2.net...
> >> The '98 and later models have a Airbag Bypass that ONLY the '97s
> >>> didn't get. There is a bypass that came from the factory, but requires
> >>> the owner specifically ask for it, and sign some mind of form that
keeps
> >>> the owner from going after the dealership for installing a requested
> >>> option.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
> >>> news:dkn3j3$r6l$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> >>>> As Jason said, we don't have 4-bangers here. Only an inline 6. All
> >>>> come in two trims (Sport or Renegade), with the option of soft or
> >>>> hard-top (or both). No Rubi here yet. I have been told by the local
> >>>> dealer that they will be bringing in Unlimiteds with four door option
> >>>> starting from Jan '07. No decision yet on Rubi.
> >>>>
> >>>> Keep in mind, our steering wheel is on the right side of the rig.....
> >>>> Not much market for Wranglers when competing against Jap imports.
> >>>>
> >>>> TW
> >>>>
> >>>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >>>> news:UNOdnWKp6KSzpfPenZ2dnUVZ_tGdnZ2d@ez2.net...
> >>>>> Are they ALWAYS sold with a back seat? The base model 4 banger
hasn't
> >>>>> got a back seat in the States. And, the back seat is a removable
> >>>>> feature to give a truck-like cargo area.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> All I'm suggesting is that one ask the question before blindly
taking
> >>>>> "no" for an answer. The later years of production have a bypass
switch
> >>>>> that the '97s don't have. We can get the bypass switch added,
perhaps
> >>>>> you can as well.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
> >>>>> news:dkhj6o$phs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I realise that. Unfortunately, in New Zealand all Wranglers are
sold
> >>>>>> with rear seats and classed as four seat passenger vehicles.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I can change the specs and make it what I want, then I have to get
it
> >>>>>> certified as a "low volume vehicle" i.e. a lot of inspection fee
and
> >>>>>> an adjustment to my insurance premium for it being a special
purpose
> >>>>>> vehicle....
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> TW
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>> news:veadnSOMZvTdhPHeRVn-rQ@ez2.net...
> >>>>>>> Actually, in the States we found that people put kids in the front
> >>>>>>> seat of trucks, and the Jeep Wrangler is listed as a truck. We
have a
> >>>>>>> means of adding a passenger side airbag bypass switch to keep
> >>>>>>> children in the front seat safe. Well, as safe as can be expected
> >>>>>>> riding in the front seat ...
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
> >>>>>>> news:dkf8o2$4hs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> >>>>>>>> It is illegal in New Zealand as well. If a car/truck came with
an
> >>>>>>>> airbag from factory, it cannot be removed or disabled as that
would
> >>>>>>>> void the "warrant of fitness". If you have an accident like
that,
> >>>>>>>> you will be walking up the proverbial creek.....
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> TW
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in
message
> >>>>>>>>
news:436af7e9$0$1687$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> "RobM" <motobusa@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>>>>> news:1131081389.600157.258410@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >>>>>>>>>>I know how to do it in my CJ. :)
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> I understand the late '98 and '99's have a cust-off switch, but
I
> >>>>>>>>>> need
> >>>>>>>>>> to be able to temporarily disable it in my '97.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> I searched the net and faq and didn't see anything so hoping
one
> >>>>>>>>>> of you
> >>>>>>>>>> can shed some light.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Please beware that in certain states (such as Western Australia,
> >>>>>>>>> Victoria and Queensland here in Australia), this may be illegal.
:)
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> J.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>

 

Not true. My '02 TJ Sport with a factory back seat had a factory switch. My
'06 Rubi with factory back seat has no switch.

Tom

"bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
news:gto1o19mt75ehftkdu5msucn6sb6i3ff3e@4ax.com...
> With back seat, you get no switch.
>
> No back seat, you get a switch.
>
> IIRC
>
>
>
> In message <vIqdnUFGRPcWOuLeRVn-sQ@ez2.net>, "Jeff Strickland" wrote:
>
> >The Passenger Side Airbag Bypass Switch is standard on all TJs made from
the
> >'98 year. The '97s didn't have it, but the factory made it available for
> >people that are willing to sign a NHTSA waiver.
> >
> >The deal is, kids fare better in the back seat when the car is in a
> >collision, and they fare better in the front seat if there is no airbag
> >present. The best place is the back seat, the next best place is the
front
> >seat with no airbag, and the worst place is the front seat WITH an
airbag.
> >
> >The TJ can have the rear seat removed, indeed the most basic of base
models
> >has no back seat at all -- you won't find many of these -- but since the
> >owner can take the seat out and still need to haul a kid, then somebody
> >figured out that it makes sense that the airbag should be able to be
turned
> >off. This feature is standard after the '97 model year, and there were no
> >airbags in the '95 and earlier models, and there was no '96 model year.
ONLY
> >the '97 can have the need for the Passenger Side Airbag Bypass Kit, and
to
> >get the kit installed the owner must sign a waiver available from the
> >National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration.
> >
> >PS
> >I suppose there might be a few early production '98s that might be able
to
> >use this kit, but my knowledge is that all '98s have the bypass switch
> >istalled from the factory.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> >news:kaGdnWcoW8fUYOrenZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@comcast.com ...
> >> It might have come with a particular option package, I know I did not
ask
> >> for it when I ordered my '00 TJ.
> >>
> >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >> news:x_ednZ1cBrMoyezeRVn-rg@ez2.net...
> >> The '98 and later models have a Airbag Bypass that ONLY the '97s
> >>> didn't get. There is a bypass that came from the factory, but requires
> >>> the owner specifically ask for it, and sign some mind of form that
keeps
> >>> the owner from going after the dealership for installing a requested
> >>> option.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
> >>> news:dkn3j3$r6l$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> >>>> As Jason said, we don't have 4-bangers here. Only an inline 6. All
> >>>> come in two trims (Sport or Renegade), with the option of soft or
> >>>> hard-top (or both). No Rubi here yet. I have been told by the local
> >>>> dealer that they will be bringing in Unlimiteds with four door option
> >>>> starting from Jan '07. No decision yet on Rubi.
> >>>>
> >>>> Keep in mind, our steering wheel is on the right side of the rig.....
> >>>> Not much market for Wranglers when competing against Jap imports.
> >>>>
> >>>> TW
> >>>>
> >>>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >>>> news:UNOdnWKp6KSzpfPenZ2dnUVZ_tGdnZ2d@ez2.net...
> >>>>> Are they ALWAYS sold with a back seat? The base model 4 banger
hasn't
> >>>>> got a back seat in the States. And, the back seat is a removable
> >>>>> feature to give a truck-like cargo area.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> All I'm suggesting is that one ask the question before blindly
taking
> >>>>> "no" for an answer. The later years of production have a bypass
switch
> >>>>> that the '97s don't have. We can get the bypass switch added,
perhaps
> >>>>> you can as well.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
> >>>>> news:dkhj6o$phs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I realise that. Unfortunately, in New Zealand all Wranglers are
sold
> >>>>>> with rear seats and classed as four seat passenger vehicles.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I can change the specs and make it what I want, then I have to get
it
> >>>>>> certified as a "low volume vehicle" i.e. a lot of inspection fee
and
> >>>>>> an adjustment to my insurance premium for it being a special
purpose
> >>>>>> vehicle....
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> TW
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>> news:veadnSOMZvTdhPHeRVn-rQ@ez2.net...
> >>>>>>> Actually, in the States we found that people put kids in the front
> >>>>>>> seat of trucks, and the Jeep Wrangler is listed as a truck. We
have a
> >>>>>>> means of adding a passenger side airbag bypass switch to keep
> >>>>>>> children in the front seat safe. Well, as safe as can be expected
> >>>>>>> riding in the front seat ...
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
> >>>>>>> news:dkf8o2$4hs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> >>>>>>>> It is illegal in New Zealand as well. If a car/truck came with
an
> >>>>>>>> airbag from factory, it cannot be removed or disabled as that
would
> >>>>>>>> void the "warrant of fitness". If you have an accident like
that,
> >>>>>>>> you will be walking up the proverbial creek.....
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> TW
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in
message
> >>>>>>>>
news:436af7e9$0$1687$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> "RobM" <motobusa@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>>>>> news:1131081389.600157.258410@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >>>>>>>>>>I know how to do it in my CJ. :)
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> I understand the late '98 and '99's have a cust-off switch, but
I
> >>>>>>>>>> need
> >>>>>>>>>> to be able to temporarily disable it in my '97.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> I searched the net and faq and didn't see anything so hoping
one
> >>>>>>>>>> of you
> >>>>>>>>>> can shed some light.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Please beware that in certain states (such as Western Australia,
> >>>>>>>>> Victoria and Queensland here in Australia), this may be illegal.
:)
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> J.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>

 

Not true. My '02 TJ Sport with a factory back seat had a factory switch. My
'06 Rubi with factory back seat has no switch.

Tom

"bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
news:gto1o19mt75ehftkdu5msucn6sb6i3ff3e@4ax.com...
> With back seat, you get no switch.
>
> No back seat, you get a switch.
>
> IIRC
>
>
>
> In message <vIqdnUFGRPcWOuLeRVn-sQ@ez2.net>, "Jeff Strickland" wrote:
>
> >The Passenger Side Airbag Bypass Switch is standard on all TJs made from
the
> >'98 year. The '97s didn't have it, but the factory made it available for
> >people that are willing to sign a NHTSA waiver.
> >
> >The deal is, kids fare better in the back seat when the car is in a
> >collision, and they fare better in the front seat if there is no airbag
> >present. The best place is the back seat, the next best place is the
front
> >seat with no airbag, and the worst place is the front seat WITH an
airbag.
> >
> >The TJ can have the rear seat removed, indeed the most basic of base
models
> >has no back seat at all -- you won't find many of these -- but since the
> >owner can take the seat out and still need to haul a kid, then somebody
> >figured out that it makes sense that the airbag should be able to be
turned
> >off. This feature is standard after the '97 model year, and there were no
> >airbags in the '95 and earlier models, and there was no '96 model year.
ONLY
> >the '97 can have the need for the Passenger Side Airbag Bypass Kit, and
to
> >get the kit installed the owner must sign a waiver available from the
> >National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration.
> >
> >PS
> >I suppose there might be a few early production '98s that might be able
to
> >use this kit, but my knowledge is that all '98s have the bypass switch
> >istalled from the factory.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> >news:kaGdnWcoW8fUYOrenZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@comcast.com ...
> >> It might have come with a particular option package, I know I did not
ask
> >> for it when I ordered my '00 TJ.
> >>
> >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >> news:x_ednZ1cBrMoyezeRVn-rg@ez2.net...
> >> The '98 and later models have a Airbag Bypass that ONLY the '97s
> >>> didn't get. There is a bypass that came from the factory, but requires
> >>> the owner specifically ask for it, and sign some mind of form that
keeps
> >>> the owner from going after the dealership for installing a requested
> >>> option.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
> >>> news:dkn3j3$r6l$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> >>>> As Jason said, we don't have 4-bangers here. Only an inline 6. All
> >>>> come in two trims (Sport or Renegade), with the option of soft or
> >>>> hard-top (or both). No Rubi here yet. I have been told by the local
> >>>> dealer that they will be bringing in Unlimiteds with four door option
> >>>> starting from Jan '07. No decision yet on Rubi.
> >>>>
> >>>> Keep in mind, our steering wheel is on the right side of the rig.....
> >>>> Not much market for Wranglers when competing against Jap imports.
> >>>>
> >>>> TW
> >>>>
> >>>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >>>> news:UNOdnWKp6KSzpfPenZ2dnUVZ_tGdnZ2d@ez2.net...
> >>>>> Are they ALWAYS sold with a back seat? The base model 4 banger
hasn't
> >>>>> got a back seat in the States. And, the back seat is a removable
> >>>>> feature to give a truck-like cargo area.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> All I'm suggesting is that one ask the question before blindly
taking
> >>>>> "no" for an answer. The later years of production have a bypass
switch
> >>>>> that the '97s don't have. We can get the bypass switch added,
perhaps
> >>>>> you can as well.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
> >>>>> news:dkhj6o$phs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I realise that. Unfortunately, in New Zealand all Wranglers are
sold
> >>>>>> with rear seats and classed as four seat passenger vehicles.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I can change the specs and make it what I want, then I have to get
it
> >>>>>> certified as a "low volume vehicle" i.e. a lot of inspection fee
and
> >>>>>> an adjustment to my insurance premium for it being a special
purpose
> >>>>>> vehicle....
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> TW
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>> news:veadnSOMZvTdhPHeRVn-rQ@ez2.net...
> >>>>>>> Actually, in the States we found that people put kids in the front
> >>>>>>> seat of trucks, and the Jeep Wrangler is listed as a truck. We
have a
> >>>>>>> means of adding a passenger side airbag bypass switch to keep
> >>>>>>> children in the front seat safe. Well, as safe as can be expected
> >>>>>>> riding in the front seat ...
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
> >>>>>>> news:dkf8o2$4hs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> >>>>>>>> It is illegal in New Zealand as well. If a car/truck came with
an
> >>>>>>>> airbag from factory, it cannot be removed or disabled as that
would
> >>>>>>>> void the "warrant of fitness". If you have an accident like
that,
> >>>>>>>> you will be walking up the proverbial creek.....
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> TW
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in
message
> >>>>>>>>
news:436af7e9$0$1687$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> "RobM" <motobusa@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>>>>> news:1131081389.600157.258410@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >>>>>>>>>>I know how to do it in my CJ. :)
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> I understand the late '98 and '99's have a cust-off switch, but
I
> >>>>>>>>>> need
> >>>>>>>>>> to be able to temporarily disable it in my '97.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> I searched the net and faq and didn't see anything so hoping
one
> >>>>>>>>>> of you
> >>>>>>>>>> can shed some light.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Please beware that in certain states (such as Western Australia,
> >>>>>>>>> Victoria and Queensland here in Australia), this may be illegal.
:)
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> J.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>

 

Hi Tom,
Your '02 came with a back seat, but like my '68's passenger seat it
may have been an option.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

mabar wrote:
>
> Not true. My '02 TJ Sport with a factory back seat had a factory switch. My
> '06 Rubi with factory back seat has no switch.
>
> Tom

 

Hi Tom,
Your '02 came with a back seat, but like my '68's passenger seat it
may have been an option.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

mabar wrote:
>
> Not true. My '02 TJ Sport with a factory back seat had a factory switch. My
> '06 Rubi with factory back seat has no switch.
>
> Tom

 

Hi Tom,
Your '02 came with a back seat, but like my '68's passenger seat it
may have been an option.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

mabar wrote:
>
> Not true. My '02 TJ Sport with a factory back seat had a factory switch. My
> '06 Rubi with factory back seat has no switch.
>
> Tom

 

My '02 Sport had the back seat standard and has the switch.
Tomes

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4380FCFA.3C7C7F50@***.net...
> Hi Tom,
> Your '02 came with a back seat, but like my '68's passenger seat it
> may have been an option.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> mabar wrote:
> >
> > Not true. My '02 TJ Sport with a factory back seat had a factory switch.
My
> > '06 Rubi with factory back seat has no switch.
> >
> > Tom

 

My '02 Sport had the back seat standard and has the switch.
Tomes

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4380FCFA.3C7C7F50@***.net...
> Hi Tom,
> Your '02 came with a back seat, but like my '68's passenger seat it
> may have been an option.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> mabar wrote:
> >
> > Not true. My '02 TJ Sport with a factory back seat had a factory switch.
My
> > '06 Rubi with factory back seat has no switch.
> >
> > Tom

 

My '02 Sport had the back seat standard and has the switch.
Tomes

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4380FCFA.3C7C7F50@***.net...
> Hi Tom,
> Your '02 came with a back seat, but like my '68's passenger seat it
> may have been an option.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> mabar wrote:
> >
> > Not true. My '02 TJ Sport with a factory back seat had a factory switch.
My
> > '06 Rubi with factory back seat has no switch.
> >
> > Tom