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mr_sk

10-24-2011 11:37 AM

Passenger seat, dogs & airbags question

Hello,

I will be transporting two small dogs (10-15 lbs) along with my wife. My wife alone doesn't weight much and usually the airbag stays OFF( light illuminated) when she's in the car. However, w/the addition of the two dogs, it will come on.

I realize that in the event of a crash and the air bag deployed, she'd crush the dogs between herself and the airbag, killing them.

Is it safe for me to unplug the sensor beneath her seat so the airbag will stay off for this trip?

Thanks.

:confused:

Sibze

10-24-2011 11:42 AM

Wow, thats an interesting one. Can't put the dogs in the back rather then sitting on her? In an accident with the dogs sitting on her lap - they don't really have a good chance as it is

mr_sk

10-24-2011 11:47 AM

Def cannot put them in the back - not only will we have bags (long weekend) they are momma's girls and will insist on sitting with her. I have harnesses for both of them that attach to the seat belt - so are "belted in".

I know it's not ideal, but I think unplugging the airbag would be best and refrain from speeding and driving aggressively go without saying.
Yeah, it's a tough one.

2011 Nismo#91

10-24-2011 03:13 PM

Man my sensor will detect a person even with a bag or two of groceries on the seat.

Or if you really want to be the safest rent a car for this trip.

mr_sk

10-24-2011 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91 (Post 1374557)

Man my sensor will detect a person even with a bag or two of groceries on the seat. IMO air bag or not no one will be able to hold onto a dog or anything in an accident unless its at like 25mph. Unless the dog is restrained its going to go flying around the car. :( Not to be cold hearted but the forces involved in accidents are very large and too sudden to react to.

Of course - the dogs are both strapped in. I could rent a car ... I'd rather not though, but we'll see. Maybe we wont' bring the pups.

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