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Can the passenger air bag be disabled?

Old Mar 30, 2015 | 12:22 PM
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My son is 11 years old and the law here dictates that kids can sit in the front seat only if the front air bag can be switched off or temporarily disabled.
I have a 2004 545i, can this be done?

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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 01:07 PM
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Doesn't your model year have the auto occupancy detect in the front seat? Not sure about 2004, but my 2006 has an indicator light where the sun roof controls are that give a hint.
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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 05:44 PM
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^that's a weight sensor for the seatbelt warning, I think that the weight of the 11 year old will keep the airbag active.
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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 06:29 PM
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Not just for the seat belt warning. Check your Owner's Manual. My 2006 looks like this and I think yours does too:
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 12:36 PM
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Thanks guys, yup I have the auto occupancy detect in my car. So based on his weight, the system will either be on or off.

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