The ideal solution is to fit the Airbag cutoff switch. It looks like this

http://www.jeepsareus.com/Merchant2/...Code=Wrangler8

(looks like this just has the bezel). Anyhow, to work it you just insert the
ignition key and turn a key switch; a warning light is illuminated on the
bezel.

Regards,
Dave Milne


"Fidelio" <Fidelio@correofalso.net> wrote in message
news:dkf6ht$b61$1@caladan.landsraad.net...
> OK I'm from Spain and I'm interesting in having that airbag being
temporaly
> off in a '97 TJ.
>
> As far as I read there is a fuse (at the fuse panel) to manage that. But
I'm
> not sure about which one.
>
> Thank you in advance,
> Fidelio
>
> "RobM" <motobusa@gmail.com> escribió en el mensaje
> 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.
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Rob
> >
>
>

 

The ideal solution is to fit the Airbag cutoff switch. It looks like this

http://www.jeepsareus.com/Merchant2/...Code=Wrangler8

(looks like this just has the bezel). Anyhow, to work it you just insert the
ignition key and turn a key switch; a warning light is illuminated on the
bezel.

Regards,
Dave Milne


"Fidelio" <Fidelio@correofalso.net> wrote in message
news:dkf6ht$b61$1@caladan.landsraad.net...
> OK I'm from Spain and I'm interesting in having that airbag being
temporaly
> off in a '97 TJ.
>
> As far as I read there is a fuse (at the fuse panel) to manage that. But
I'm
> not sure about which one.
>
> Thank you in advance,
> Fidelio
>
> "RobM" <motobusa@gmail.com> escribió en el mensaje
> 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.
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Rob
> >
>
>

 

The ideal solution is to fit the Airbag cutoff switch. It looks like this

http://www.jeepsareus.com/Merchant2/...Code=Wrangler8

(looks like this just has the bezel). Anyhow, to work it you just insert the
ignition key and turn a key switch; a warning light is illuminated on the
bezel.

Regards,
Dave Milne


"Fidelio" <Fidelio@correofalso.net> wrote in message
news:dkf6ht$b61$1@caladan.landsraad.net...
> OK I'm from Spain and I'm interesting in having that airbag being
temporaly
> off in a '97 TJ.
>
> As far as I read there is a fuse (at the fuse panel) to manage that. But
I'm
> not sure about which one.
>
> Thank you in advance,
> Fidelio
>
> "RobM" <motobusa@gmail.com> escribió en el mensaje
> 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.
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Rob
> >
>
>

 

The NHTSA has a form that you can fill in, and the dealer will install a kit
for you that disables the passenger airbag just like in the later models.





"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.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Rob
>

 

The NHTSA has a form that you can fill in, and the dealer will install a kit
for you that disables the passenger airbag just like in the later models.





"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.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Rob
>

 

The NHTSA has a form that you can fill in, and the dealer will install a kit
for you that disables the passenger airbag just like in the later models.





"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.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Rob
>

 

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.
>>
>

 

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.
>>
>

 

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.
>>
>

 

My '02 TJ had a passenger side air-bag cutoff switch standard. My '06 TJ
does not have a cutoff switch.

This is progress???

Tom

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:b5Maf.608$zu6.564@fed1read04...
> There are two fuses for the airbag system behind the glove compartment
> door. Both must be removed, they are back-up for each other. I would
> not remove them however. Plus for offroading, the air bags won't
> activiate just from a rough or bumpy trail.