Tacoma: Pass. Air bag shutoff...

xyourlocaldjx · #1 (**permalink**) 03-15-2005, 11:30 PM

Does everyone have the airbag shut off rig under the heater/ac vent? My tacoma doesnt have one. I'm wondering how the heck to shut off the airbag for the person sitting shot gun.

http://www.toyotaoffroad.com/Article...ma_ACab_26.jpg

Tacoma05 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-15-2005, 11:32 PM

I'm pretty sure double cabs don't come with the pass. side airbag switch. I think it's only for the regular and access cabs so that a child seat can be installed safely.

j4x4ar3 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-15-2005, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by xyourlocaldjx

Does everyone have the airbag shut off rig under the heater/ac vent? My tacoma doesnt have one. I'm wondering how the heck to shut off the airbag for the person sitting shot gun.

DC do not have a shut off switch as anyone small enough to be affected by an air bag should be riding in an approved child seat or booster seat in the back seat. Access cabs do not have a rear seat large enough for the installation of a car seat so they have the shutoff switch to keep little ones from getting hammered by an airbag deployment. I have several friends who are police officers and I've heard the horror stories about improperly installed seats and kids sitting in front with air bags. Not something I want to subject my 2 year old to... Put them in the back and forget about looking for a switch.

xyourlocaldjx · #4 (**permalink**) 03-16-2005, 12:12 AM

I dont have kids

and dont plan on having any for another 5 years... or when i'm 27-28.

I just thought they missed the switch while putting my truck together thats all. Thanks for the help guys i appreciate it!

slamdtaco · #5 (**permalink**) 03-16-2005, 12:22 AM

no car/truck with 4 full doors has a shutoff switch.(kids should be in the back) only 2 door cars/trucks will have them.

the shutoff switch is only to prevent harm to small kids/infants who are in the front seat of a 2 door car/truck.

nicoj1222 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-16-2005, 12:47 AM

just so you know... if you really want one, the wiring is already there. all youd have to do is buy the key cylinder part.

JaredPointer · #7 (**permalink**) 03-16-2005, 08:51 AM

IIRC, the DC's pass airbag automatically turns on when there is 60+ pounds in the front passenger seat.

ATHBrandon · #8 (**permalink**) 03-16-2005, 03:25 PM

Acutally, in the Axess cabs, a child seat CAN be mounted in the rear... there are anchor points in the back of mine, on the passenger side.

I think Toyota just cares more about the safety of the passengers cause axess cabs rock

ABTRD · #9 (**permalink**) 03-16-2005, 06:39 PM

I think my truck has that switch, I'm not sure cuz I'm blazed right now. But I'll go out and take a picture of it when I get a chance, becuse I really think it does have the switch to turn the passenger air bag off.

Edit: I don't have the button, just checked.

rrp0968 · #10 (**permalink**) 03-16-2005, 10:33 PM

On page 83 of the owners manual it describes how the Front Passenger Occupant Classification System works. It is the same as if the Access Cab switch was put in "auto". In the Double Cab.....everything is automatic.....no switch needed.