#1: fitting passenger airbag Author: Abzynthe, Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 8:55 am ---- Ive got the switch to turn the airbag on and off under my steering wheel, Im assuming thats for the passenger airbag.
I dont have a passenger airbag, but im assuming that i can just fit one and it will work?
And if so, would it be likely to raise my insurance or lower it as im making the car safer?
#2: Re: fitting passenger airbag Author: MrrNoName, Location: UKPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 8:57 am ---- im not an expert but I doubt it will lower your insurance as its not reducing your chance of having an accident where the insurance co has to pay out, it just makes it safer for the passenger if you do. Last edited by MrrNoName on Tue May 10, 2011 8:59 am; edited 1 time in total
#3: Re: fitting passenger airbag Author: Abzynthe, Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 8:59 am ---- Thats fine, just as long as it doesnt go up lol.
#4: Re: fitting passenger airbag Author: MrrNoName, Location: UKPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:00 am ---- it might do if you declare it as a modification and your insurance company just blanket put the price up for any modification, but it wont if they only up the price for performance mods (which supposedly increase the chance of an accident occuring)
then again if a load of 206's come with it as standard you could just not declare it and pretend its standard. I seriously doubt any inspector would be like "wait a minute, this 206, in this model, of this year shouldnt have a passenger airbag.. lol"
#5: Re: fitting passenger airbag Author: Abzynthe, Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:02 am ---- yeah i suppose.
Ive gotta ring em soon anyway to change my address, so i might enquire
Dont suppose if you know if the airbag would work do you? IE plug and play?
My airbag light flashes when i have the switch plugged in.
#6: Re: fitting passenger airbag Author: MrrNoName, Location: UKPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:03 am ---- ive got no idea, sorry
(imagines plugging the airbag in and it instantly deploying in your face ) Last edited by MrrNoName on Tue May 10, 2011 9:04 am; edited 2 times in total
#7: Re: fitting passenger airbag Author: DJ-, Location: UKPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:04 am ---- i think Addaz retrofitted one, might be best to ask him. But I know for sure someone did onto a car that didnt have it - think it was addaz
#8: Re: fitting passenger airbag Author: Abzynthe, Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:08 am ---- cool, ill pm him.
Thanks
#9: Re: fitting passenger airbag Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:13 am ---- You might need a new airbag ECU.
#10: Re: fitting passenger airbag Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Tue May 10, 2011 10:22 am ---- you have to make sure that you got all the right connections installed on the passenger side,so that you can plug it when fitted,and also check your airbag ECU,and make sure it support the passenger airbags,because sometimes it's software only support driver's airbag,and offcourse you need a new plastic cover with the vent writen next to it (Airbag)
#11: Re: fitting passenger airbag Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 4:22 pm ---- Make sure you get the correct type of passenger airbag!
Non plexed & mulitplexed use different connectors!
Connect the airbag up, turn the keyswitch to ON, then see what the airbag warning light does.
Is the bulb there in the instrument cluster for the passenger airbag or has that been removed as well?
#12: Re: fitting passenger airbag Author: Abzynthe, Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 4:40 pm ---- My cars non plexed, and as far as i know there's only one airbag light on my dash?
But, when i plugged the switch in, whether it was on or off, my airbag light flashed. Usually its on with the ignition but then turns off when i start the engine.
#13: Re: fitting passenger airbag Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 4:48 pm ----
Abzynthe wrote:
My cars non plexed, and as far as i know there's only one airbag light on my dash?
But, when i plugged the switch in, whether it was on or off, my airbag light flashed. Usually its on with the ignition but then turns off when i start the engine.
I get the feeling you might need to swop the airbag ecu once the passenger airbag is fitted.
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