My Toyota Camry 2012 LE the passenger site airbag stay off what should I do?
My Toyota Camry 2012 LE the passenger air bag stay off so how can I turn off please guide me for the solution thanks
My car has 44444 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hello, thank you for writing in. The passenger side airbags are activated by the switch beneath the seat. It is weight sensitive, and only activates when there is over 50 lbs sitting in the seat. If the air bag is showing "off" when there is at least that much weight in the seat, then you will have to look into the switch and the wiring in its circuit. The switch may have failed, or there may be laps power somewhere. Your owner’s manual will have more information about this system and how to control it. There have been other accounts of the air bag light illuminating and shutting off when the seat is unoccupied. You may want to seek professional help when it comes to a safety feature malfunctioning like this. For more diagnostic help, contact our service department.
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The NHTSA only recommends turning off airbags in the following cases: If it is decided that an adult riding in the passenger seat would be safer with the airbag deactivated—due to a health condition.
On model years 2015 to present, You`ll go to the passenger`s side of the vehicle with Your ignition key. If You open the front passenger`s side door, You`ll see a keyhole with a toggle switch, from “Airbag Off” to “Airbag On”.
The indicator comes on to alert you that the front passenger`s front airbag has been turned off. This occurs when the front passenger`s weight sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant or small child, on the seat.
But the passenger airbag can be deactivated if the car is equipped with a Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch (PACOS). In most cases, to disable the airbag you need to have the ignition switched off to avoid any possible malfunctions. The PACOS is usually located in the passenger side of the dash board.
The passenger airbag can be deactivated if the car is equipped with a switch, Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch (PACOS). The switch for the passenger airbag is located on the passenger end of the instrument panel and is accessible when the passenger door is open. Check that the switch is in the required position.
Look on the dashboard of your vehicle for a passenger airbag or airbag button. With your vehicle on and running, try pressing this button or flipping the switch.
Your passenger airbag will turn off when:
The passenger is too light. The weight sensor detects that someone is occupying the seat but is not heavy enough to safely deploy the airbag.
If the airbag light comes on in your new Toyota Camry or Corolla, it means your on-board diagnostics system has determined the airbags may not deploy in the event of a collision. It isn`t a guarantee that they won`t work, but it`s not worth testing.
The airbag warning light should only stay on when there`s a problem with the airbag system in the car. Every time you turn on the car, the computer in the vehicle checks the system. The light comes on for a few seconds and then goes off to show that it`s working.
Camry Hybrid variants come with 9 airbags.
It`s just a weight sensor. If the amount of weight on the seat falls below a certain amount, the airbag will be deactivated in most 2007 or newer cars (at least in the United States). For most vehicles this is around 65 pounds.
Typically, a front airbag will deploy for unbelted occupants when the crash is the equivalent of an impact into a rigid wall at 10-12 mph. Most airbags will deploy at a higher threshold — about 16 mph — for belted occupants because the belts alone are likely to provide adequate protection up to these moderate speeds.
No, it won`t deploy because you remove a fuse. However, in the event of a collision it will not operate.
The airbag will only deploy if the vehicle`s sensors detect the correct speed, braking, and impact. A malfunctioning sensor can cause the airbag to activate when there isn`t a crash, or not deploy when a crash occurs.
To legally disable an airbag you need to submit a written request to NHTSA and, if approved, the work has to be done by an authorized dealer or shop. They`ll install an on-off switch so that the airbag can be enabled whenever the vehicle occupant doesn`t meet the requirements for deactivation.
An airbag on-off switch overrides the automatic deployment function of vehicle airbags and can be installed for the driver, passenger, or both. To operate the switch, a special key is required to reduce the chances of misuse.
The passenger airbag can be deactivated if the car is equipped with a switch, Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch (PACOS). The switch for the passenger airbag is located on the passenger end of the instrument panel and is accessible when the passenger door is open. Check that the switch is in the required position.
Turn the ignition on and off.
The ignition switch should first be turned on. Next, watch for the airbag light to illuminate; it typically does so after seven seconds and stays on until it automatically turns off. After that, turn off the ignition switch right away and wait three seconds.
This usually takes the form of a switch that is found on the right-hand side of the windscreen or inside the glove compartment and has the following positions: on (to activate the airbag so it can be deployed in the event of an accident) and off (to disable it when there are children traveling in the front seat, …
This usually takes the form of a switch that is found on the right-hand side of the windscreen or inside the glove compartment and has the following positions: on (to activate the airbag so it can be deployed in the event of an accident) and off (to disable it when there are children traveling in the front seat, …
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My Toyota Camry 2012 LE the passenger site airbag stay off what should I do?
ANSWER : Hello, thank you for writing in. The passenger side airbags are activated by the switch beneath the seat. It is weight sensitive, and only activates when there is over 50 lbs sitting in the seat. If the air bag is showing "off" when there is at least that much weight in the seat, then you will have to look into the switch and the wiring in its circuit. The switch may have failed, or there may be laps power somewhere. Your owner’s manual will have more information about this system and how to control it. There have been other accounts of the air bag light illuminating and shutting off when the seat is unoccupied. You may want to seek professional help when it comes to a safety feature malfunctioning like this. For more diagnostic help, contact our service department.
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ANSWER : If there are no warning lights on when the engine is running, all of the airbags are active. That is the default mode. About twelve years ago the DMV required that the driver be given control of whether the passenger airbag was active, because some small children had been seriously hurt by airbags while riding in the front passenger seat. So now you can switch off the passenger airbag via a key switch in the glove compartment. When the Airbag is disabled, the "Passenger Airbag Off" light comes on to remind you that it is inactive and won’t be able to protect the passenger. The main airbag warning light is in the instrument cluster and, like the other light, when it is lit it means that the airbags will not work. Here is a short article with more information about the airbag warning light.
Can/should passenger side airbags ever deploy without having driver airbags deploy?
ANSWER : I believe that if the passenger air bag deploys the driver side air bag should also deploy. If the air bag that deployed was a passenger ’side’ air bag (meaning an airbag located in the seat as opposed to the dashboard) then it is possible to have only one sides airbag deploy. If the passenger side dashboard airbag deployed but the one in the steering wheel did not, there is an issue with the airbag system on that vehicle.
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ANSWER : The sensor for a passenger sitting in this seat is a common failure item yes. The unit is pretty expensive and the fabric of the seat cushion must be removed to access and replace this component unless a new and hopefully upgraded assembly is purchased from the manufacturer. This can be a dangerous situation for a passenger especially one that is not wearing a seat belt. I would suggest getting some help from a certified technician to diagnose this issue with your Air Bag Light so that it can be fixed safely and properly.
Having issues with airbag lights
ANSWER : Hi there, thanks for writing in. Your Vue has an occupant detection system built into the front passenger seat. This system is designed to arm the airbag whenever an adult over a certain weight is sitting in the seat. The sensors are in the seat pad, and are a common failure on many vehicles.
This is the most likely cause of this issue, though the entire system should be properly checked by a qualified professional. They will be able to diagnose the cause of the airbag light and advise you of what repairs need to be made.
can passenger airbag deploy if there is no passenger on the seat?
ANSWER : Hello, thank you for writing in. The passenger airbag is capable of going off without a person in the seat. Typically they are equipped with a switch that will let you turn the passenger airbag on or off at your leisure. In addition, there is typically an airbag sensor located under the passenger’s seat that will turn off that airbag if the weight threshold has not been met. You need to check your owners’ manual to find out what exactly your model is equipped with. If the collision was far enough to one side of the vehicle (like the passenger’s side) then the vehicle’s monitoring system may decide the driver’s airbag did not need to deploy. They can be dangerous and do more damage then prevent it under certain circumstances. Again, you will want to look at your owners’ manual to check what your particular system is equipped with, and then assess the damage to see if yours should have deployed. If you suspect there was an error, have the vehicle inspected by a technician and contact your insurance company about it. For more diagnostic help, contact our service department.
How do I get the passenger airbag sensor to recognize the passenger?
ANSWER : The passenger airbag sensor determines when there is a person in the passenger seat. When the sensor determines that there is a person I the passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be turned on. However, sometimes the passenger airbag sensor on the overhead console displays that the seat is empty, and the airbag is off, even when someone is occupying the seat. Here’s what to do:
1. Turn off the car.
2. Remove any additional items from the passenger seat.
3. Use the recline lever on the outboard side of the side to move the seat to its upright position.
4. Have the passenger sit upright, and in the center of the seat.
5. Turn on the vehicle.
6. If the passenger airbag sensor detects the passenger, the passenger should stay in roughly the same position, with the seat in the same settings, for a few minutes.
1. Turn off the car.
2. Remove any additional items from the passenger seat.
3. Use the recline lever on the outboard side of the side to move the seat to its upright position.
4. Have the passenger sit upright, and in the center of the seat.
5. Turn on the vehicle.
6. If the passenger airbag sensor detects the passenger, the passenger should stay in roughly the same position, with the seat in the same settings, for a few minutes.
