Disabling Passenger Airbags '08 Dakota
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I'll start with Don't do this. The airbag can be unplugged at the passenger source. There is a yellow cable with dead ground clips. Once unhooked they are dead ground and will not deploy. I have a switch on my '05 and I would think you could hook one up if you had the parts. Since new systems use a complex set of calculations to decide how fast to deploy if both the g-sensor and the BIT in the front don't agree it won't deploy.
The Dakota isn't really known for it's occupant safety, once the impact the driver has a tendency to move outward and down. Be sure to wear your belt as it sets your body up for the impact.
The Dakota isn't really known for it's occupant safety, once the impact the driver has a tendency to move outward and down. Be sure to wear your belt as it sets your body up for the impact.
I assume new Daks dont have the harness for the switch, I would think once the Dash changed they eliminated it. Unless someone on here with a 08 has a switch, Then It would be there.
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I read a few places that said there was a switch, tho nobody has confirmed that.
The two dealers I spoke to said it couldn't be retrofitted because the wiring harness wouldn't be there.
I think I prefer the idea of a backseat. And it seems like it would be easier to install than a switch. And would give me space for both my kids.
I am going to call Dodge today and find out what exactly I need and if a bench seat was ever available...then go from there. A couple of posters offered me their seats, so I have someplace to start.
The two dealers I spoke to said it couldn't be retrofitted because the wiring harness wouldn't be there.
I think I prefer the idea of a backseat. And it seems like it would be easier to install than a switch. And would give me space for both my kids.
I am going to call Dodge today and find out what exactly I need and if a bench seat was ever available...then go from there. A couple of posters offered me their seats, so I have someplace to start.
