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Landcruiser Passenger Airbag Deactivation

  • 23-01-2011 9:28pm
    #1
    -Chris-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭


    Does anyone know if it's possible to deactivate the passenger airbag in a 2003 Landcruiser (new shape)?

    Is it possible to fit a resistor, remove a fuse or otherwise allow me to fit a rear facing child seat?
    I'm aware of, and not concerned with, the legal implications. :D


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  • #2
    knifey_spoonie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,648 ✭✭✭knifey_spoonie


    Ill ask the question in the moring and see what can be done.

    You could see if there is a fuse for the LH SRS system, or the other option may be disconnect the airbag squib.


  • #3
    -Chris-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-Chris-


    Cheers man, I'll have a look at the fuses in the meantime.

    Also, if a fuse is removed rather than inserting a dummy resistor (or whatever), will the system register a fault in the SRS system and stop all airbags from firing or would it only disable the affected airbag?


  • #4
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    It would register a fault and none of the bags would fire.

    The old lady had a special seat fitted to her car a few years ago for my aunt who was in a wheel chair. There was a plug in unit available then to disable the passenger side pre-tensioners and side air bags.

    Have you tried asking the Toyota agent?


  • #5
    -Chris-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-Chris-


    I haven't asked Toyota yet, in case the official answer is a blanket "no" for liability reasons. I thought I'd do my homework first :).

    The manual seems to show a global SRS fuse, and disabling the whole system isn't ideal. I'm sure there's a work around. Maybe I need to talk to a company that does disabled adaptations?


  • #6
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    I know a Ford dealer disabled a passenger airbag in a Focus van last year for me. Exact same reasons as you Chris.

    If Ford can do it, Toyota can. I'd imagine you'd have to sign a disclaimer stating you know the consequences, and possibly get a letter from your insurance company stating they will still cover you. That's what I had to go through.


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