Anyone know how to turn off the passenger airbag on my 2005 f350?
also has any one used Alex pepers OBD scanner on this vehicle?
I have a three way interface but cannot get it to work.

Thanks

bd
Rallyraid UK

 

beady,

I'm new here, but here's my 2 cents - My 250 has an airbag on/off switch on the dash for the passenger side airbag. You have to use the ignition key to turn the switch. Also, a lot of Jeepers that I know that don't have this control (the new Jeeps do), they have to pull the fuse for the passenger side airbag before going off-roading to prevent accidental inflation of the airbag(s). So if yours doesn't have a switch, maybe you can pull the fuse.

As for the OBD scanner, I can't help you there.....sorry. I'm new to all of this myself.

Hope this helps......

Aaron

 

If you have a Crew Cab there is no switch to deactivate the passanger airbag as it has a full backseat. If you have a Regular or Super Cab then the switch is on the dash next to the Power outlet.

Here it is right out of the manual: Page 112 - 116

Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch (if equipped)

An air bag ON/OFF switch has been installed in this vehicle. Before driving, always look at the face of the switch to be sure the switch is in the proper position in accordance with these instructions and warnings. Failure to put the switch in a proper position can increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

Turning the passenger air bag off
1. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch to OFF position and hold in OFF position while removing the key.
2. When the ignition is turned to the ON position the OFF light illuminates briefly, momentarily shuts off and then turns back on. This indicates that the passenger air bag is deactivated.

If the light fails to illuminate when the passenger air bag switch is in the OFF position and the ignition switch is in ON, have the passenger air bag switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.

In order to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch, always remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON/OFF switch.

An infant in a rear-facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatal injuries from a deploying passenger air bag. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats, unless the passenger air bag is turned off.

Turning the passenger air bag back on
The passenger air bag remains OFF until you turn it back ON.
1. Insert the ignition key and turn the switch to ON.
2. The OFF light will briefly illuminate when the ignition is turned to On. This indicates that the passenger air bag is operational.

 

I know I know very old thread......that notwithstanding...has anyone figured out how to disable the passenger side bag in a crew cab....other then pulling fuse 26 which kills both sides....

 

Why not find a wrecked standard cab or extended cab, snag the key switch for the airbag and temporarily install in on the crew cab? I imagine since the wiring is there it should be plug and play. That little cubby hole does nothing anyways.

 

Great idea....I wonder if the harness is there ?

 

I believe it is. We discussed it a bit in this other thread.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...mp-switch.html