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Disabling the passenger airbag on a Gen 3
07 Jul 2026 19:40 #264879
by CB1289
Disabling the passenger airbag on a Gen 3 was created by CB1289
Hi guys!
I have a 2001 gen 3 Jimny and was wondering if the passenger airbag could be disabled to allow me to fit a baby seat in the front (rearward facing)?
I have removed the back seats so they are not an option unfortunately!
Any help would be appreciated!
Cheers
Chad
I have a 2001 gen 3 Jimny and was wondering if the passenger airbag could be disabled to allow me to fit a baby seat in the front (rearward facing)?
I have removed the back seats so they are not an option unfortunately!
Any help would be appreciated!
Cheers
Chad
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08 Jul 2026 06:05 #264884
by Lambert
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Replied by Lambert on topic Disabling the passenger airbag on a Gen 3
Can't say I've ever needed to, on the gen4 there's a key switch on the side of the dashboard but I've never noticed anything on the gen3.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
R.E.D Retired Extremely Dangerous
Bellerophon (2024 grello van) daily dose of disappointment.
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08 Jul 2026 08:36 #264889
by facade
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
Replied by facade on topic Disabling the passenger airbag on a Gen 3
Not unless it was added to the very last Gen 3s, there would be a key hole in the door shut or inside the glovebox marked "Airbag disable" or similar.
Suzuki recommend attaching child seats to the rear seat ISOFIX points only.
The handbook specifically warns NOT to use a rear facing child seat in the front, with a graphic image of what will happen if you do and the airbag goes off. (attached)
Suzuki recommend attaching child seats to the rear seat ISOFIX points only.
The handbook specifically warns NOT to use a rear facing child seat in the front, with a graphic image of what will happen if you do and the airbag goes off. (attached)
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
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08 Jul 2026 08:39 #264890
by CB1289
Replied by CB1289 on topic Disabling the passenger airbag on a Gen 3
Righto! That settles that then!
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!
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08 Jul 2026 16:14 #264899
by Busta
Replied by Busta on topic Disabling the passenger airbag on a Gen 3
The yellow connector for the passenger airbag is visible if you open the glove box. Disconnect the battery and wait 30 minutes (basic precaution when doing anything with airbags), then unplug the connector. This will disable the airbag and put your airbag light on. I'm not sure if this will also disable the drivers air bag, someone else might know definitively or maybe that's a risk you have to take! Come MOT time make sure you plug it back in or take the car with the child seat in place and it will not fail.
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