passenger airbag

[bigvernfoster]

Is it possible to disable the passenger side airbag and curtains, without visiting the dealership? My child needs to be able to ride in the front w/ me for a long trip and is only five years old.

[boschmann]

There is no switch that I know of on the car or disable method with a VAG scanner. I have seen a post where one guy put a resistor (basically an air bag simulator) in place of the front pass bag. This allows the rest of the system to function. I wouldn't worry about the curtain bags.

http://www.passatworld.com/forums/sh...senger+disable

[veedubmechanic]

You can unplug the airbag..... and then the airbag light will come on.
WHy are you worried about having someone in the passenger seat? The airbags dont just "deploy" randomly..