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pollywaddle71 · Jun 1st, 2008, 08:27 PM

Hi,

We are considering buying our first Mini but need some information on deactivating the passenger airbag. I've read on here that you have tp pay the dealer about £250 to do it, then pay them AGAIN to reactivate it. Shocking.

I've also read that there is a retrofit kit available to fit a switch - does anyone have any further information on this, i.e. how much it costs, how much it would cost to fit, whether it can be fitted to all first generation Minis etc?

Help much appreciated - I can't bear the thought of parting with £500+ to get our airbag switched off, then back on when the time comes.

Thanks in advance

aussie11 · Jun 1st, 2008, 10:00 PM

I think on the facelift models you can turn on off with a button, but may be wrong

hollinshead · Jun 2nd, 2008, 12:22 AM

I'm not sure about the older cars, but on my 2006 MCS there is a switch to turn it off with the ignition key at the end of the dash on the passenger side where the door goes.

hollinshead · Jun 2nd, 2008, 12:38 AM

I've pulled the relevant section from the owner’s manual for you.

DaFlake · Jun 2nd, 2008, 08:49 AM

Must be an option as I don't have that. My USA model car does have pressure sensors that deactivate the airbag when the person sitting in the seat is not considered heavy enough.

minicabrio · Jun 2nd, 2008, 08:58 AM

The Pass Airbag De-activation was not standard fit until some time in 2005.

My July 04 Cabrio did not have the keyswitch to deactivate, but 05 build cars did

DaFlake · Jun 2nd, 2008, 09:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

The Pass Airbag De-activation was not standard fit until some time in 2005.

My July 04 Cabrio did not have the keyswitch to deactivate, but 05 build cars did

My 06 does not have it, so it must be a local thing.

The OP is in Aus right? I would be curious to know what they have there.

minicabrio · Jun 2nd, 2008, 09:07 AM

OP is in the UK - as he's talking in £££s - so will depend on the age of his/her MINI

DaFlake · Jun 2nd, 2008, 10:14 AM

Doh, I was thinking of another thread for location. Sorry....

Mess · Jun 2nd, 2008, 10:21 AM

My cooper is an april 06 build and i have the option on the dash to disable to airbag.

chris.lamb · Jun 2nd, 2008, 01:56 PM

What about the kit here :-

RealOEM.COM * BMW R50 One 1.6i RETROFIT, PASSENGER AIRBAG SHUTOFF

Step_7 · Jun 2nd, 2008, 05:09 PM

I had to get the passenger bags deactivated on my 2004 S - The dealer has to actually change the seatbelt whcih is part of the cost and switching back isn't as expensive as you keep the original belt as well.

Having said that, its a bloody rip off all right!

I think the retro-fit kit shown above on RealOEM is only for the earliest Facelift cars from July (ish) 04.

Jun 1st, 2008, 08:27 PM	#1
pollywaddle71 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Passenger airbag deactivation - Retrofit kit Hi, We are considering buying our first Mini but need some information on deactivating the passenger airbag. I've read on here that you have tp pay the dealer about £250 to do it, then pay them AGAIN to reactivate it. Shocking. I've also read that there is a retrofit kit available to fit a switch - does anyone have any further information on this, i.e. how much it costs, how much it would cost to fit, whether it can be fitted to all first generation Minis etc? Help much appreciated - I can't bear the thought of parting with £500+ to get our airbag switched off, then back on when the time comes. Thanks in advance

Jun 2nd, 2008, 12:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
hollinshead MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 151 Offline	I've pulled the relevant section from the owner’s manual for you. Attached Thumbnails

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DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 10,886 Offline	Must be an option as I don't have that. My USA model car does have pressure sensors that deactivate the airbag when the person sitting in the seat is not considered heavy enough. Global Moderator
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Jun 2nd, 2008, 09:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 10,886 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) The Pass Airbag De-activation was not standard fit until some time in 2005. My July 04 Cabrio did not have the keyswitch to deactivate, but 05 build cars did My 06 does not have it, so it must be a local thing. The OP is in Aus right? I would be curious to know what they have there. Global Moderator

Jun 2nd, 2008, 10:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 10,886 Offline	Doh, I was thinking of another thread for location. Sorry.... Global Moderator

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Jun 1st, 2008, 10:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
aussie11 MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rochester Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 494 Offline	I think on the facelift models you can turn on off with a button, but may be wrong

Jun 2nd, 2008, 12:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
hollinshead MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 151 Offline	I'm not sure about the older cars, but on my 2006 MCS there is a switch to turn it off with the ignition key at the end of the dash on the passenger side where the door goes.

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minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 15,759 Offline	The Pass Airbag De-activation was not standard fit until some time in 2005. My July 04 Cabrio did not have the keyswitch to deactivate, but 05 build cars did

Jun 2nd, 2008, 09:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 15,759 Offline	OP is in the UK - as he's talking in £££s - so will depend on the age of his/her MINI

Jun 2nd, 2008, 10:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 687 Offline	My cooper is an april 06 build and i have the option on the dash to disable to airbag. Flickr Photos: http://flickr.com/photos/22361563@N08/

Jun 2nd, 2008, 01:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
chris.lamb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warwick Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 324 Offline	What about the kit here :- RealOEM.COM * BMW R50 One 1.6i RETROFIT, PASSENGER AIRBAG SHUTOFF

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Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 1,744 Offline	I had to get the passenger bags deactivated on my 2004 S - The dealer has to actually change the seatbelt whcih is part of the cost and switching back isn't as expensive as you keep the original belt as well. Having said that, its a bloody rip off all right! I think the retro-fit kit shown above on RealOEM is only for the earliest Facelift cars from July (ish) 04. www.mlni.co.uk

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