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Can 06 disable the passenger side airbag?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by driverx, Dec 22, 2005.

  1. driverx

    driverx New Member

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    I am wondering, if 06 has the ability to disable the passenger side airbag. I know that 04 and 05 cannot. At least I am not aware of it.

    Most of the newer cars these days have the function to disable or automatically disable if the passenger's weight doesn't meet the threshold.
     
    #1 driverx, Dec 22, 2005
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    I believe the '06 has a sensor that can tell if the passenger is an adult. If it doesn't sense that the occupant is an adult, it disables the airbag.
     
    #2 GreenMachine, Dec 22, 2005
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    The '06 disables the right front seat airbag automatically so that it will not deploy with a child in front... but it will deploy with an adult. I forget the weight threshold.

    /Jim
     
    #3 flynz4, Dec 22, 2005
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