Disarming Passenger Side Airbag

[BrianJr]

Is there a reasonably strait-forward way to disarm the passenger side airbag in a 1999 XJ? My nephew would probably have a lot more fun sitting in the front but my sister doesn't want him in the front because of the airbag.

Ideally I would like to put in a switch to arm/disarm it. However, I'll settle with almost anything short of blowing the airbags. LOL

Thanks,
-Brian

[Eagle]

I believe Chrysler sells a kit specifically to do that. MOst likely, since it involves a Federal safety device, they will tell you it has to be installed by a certified technician (no over the counter). Not sure on that. MJR might know.

[BrianJr]

Apparently not. They make one for the Grand but not for the XJ...

[Eagle]

I'm not certain enough to call SPOBI on this, but my understanding was that Federal regulations require them to make a disable switch available. However, that may apply only to pickups and 2-doors with difficult access to the rear seat, or no rear seat.

Nonetheless, seems to me I recall someone posting not so very long ago that they had this switch installed.

[XJJPR]

Brian,

Yes they do make them. You need to get a certificate from the NHTSA (I think thats right, do a search I've linked it before) and then get the switch from the dealer or other aftermarket company. You will receive advertisements after you apply from companies. I have a Mopar one in my 98.

mark
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