Any way to disable the passenger airbag (2017)

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OpenTrackRacer

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I've removed the passenger seat on my 2017 JKUR and have a platform there with storage, etc. I've already used resistors to fool the computer into thinking the seat is still there but I'd also like to disable the airbag. It going off in a crash is going to do more harm than good. I expect I can just unplug it but then I'll have to stare at that bright airbag warning light on the dash again.

Does anyone know a way to fool the computer into thinking that an unplugged airbag is still connected?

Thanks!
 
OpenTrackRacer said:
I've removed the passenger seat on my 2017 JKUR and have a platform there with storage, etc. I've already used resistors to fool the computer into thinking the seat is still there but I'd also like to disable the airbag. It going off in a crash is going to do more harm than good. I expect I can just unplug it but then I'll have to stare at that bright airbag warning light on the dash again.

Does anyone know a way to fool the computer into thinking that an unplugged airbag is still connected?

Thanks!
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If I recall correctly when I was looking into doing this for a future seat swap on the JKU I came across these from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Airbag-Simul...=airbag+bypass+resistor&qid=1737351135&sr=8-7

I found a write up that you could also do the bypass using 2, 2.2ohm resistors in series to accomplish the bypass on the yellow connector under the seat.
I never did nor tried this as I decided not to go with aftermarket seats.
 
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