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- Can you turn the passenger airbag off in a mini?
- Can you manually turn off passenger airbag?
- Can you deactivate the passenger side airbag?
- How do you turn on the passenger airbag in a Mini Cooper?
- Can you reset airbag light without tool?
- Where are the airbags in Mini Cooper?
- Why is there an option to turn the passenger airbag off?
- How much does it cost to replace seat airbags?
- Will disconnecting the battery reset the airbag light?
Can you turn the passenger airbag off in a mini?
The passenger airbag in a MINI Cooper is something that will turn on and off automatically depending on sensors that are located in the seat and in the seat belt. ... This is done to help prevent injury in the event that the airbag goes off in an accident.
Can you manually turn off passenger airbag?
You need to read the manufacturer's manual which will give you all the steps that need to be taken. But the passenger airbag can be deactivated if the car is equipped with a Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch (PACOS). ... The PACOS is usually located in the passenger side of the dash board.
Can you deactivate the passenger side airbag?
The passenger airbag can be deactivated if the car is equipped with a switch, Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch (PACOS). The switch for the passenger airbag is located on the passenger end of the instrument panel and is accessible when the passenger door is open.
How do you turn on the passenger airbag in a Mini Cooper?
If the passenger airbag light stays lit, ie. deactivated, you can set it to activated by opening the passenger door and on the end of the dashboard is a rotating switch. Just turn the switch to the desired setting.
Can you reset airbag light without tool?
In some older cars, though, it is possible to reset the airbag light without a scanner by removing the car battery terminals. Check the wiring system underneath the driver or passenger seat for any loose wires or corrosion in the connector plug. Spray the connector plugs with an electronic cleaner and restart your car.
Where are the airbags in Mini Cooper?
Usually the side-impact airbags are set in the door, but a MINI has them in the seat so that they open in exactly the right spot, no matter where your seat is.
Why is there an option to turn the passenger airbag off?
The main reason this option exists is for when you havea baby seat in the passenger seat. Especially the rear facing seats in combination with airbags are extremely dangerous. It is a bad idea to have a baby in the passenger seat in any case, but if you do, remember to turn off the airbag deployment.
How much does it cost to replace seat airbags?
On average, expect around $1,000 to $1,500 per airbag that needs to be replaced. That doesn't take into consideration other parts that need to be changed; just the airbags themselves. Airbag module replacement will run another $600 and up.
Will disconnecting the battery reset the airbag light?
No, this information is stored in non volatile memory. The airbag light is usually on if there's a problem with the system. Even if you could clear the code which is reporting that, if the problem isn't fixed then it will just be detected again, and the light will come back on.
