Child Seat Deactivation Device? Any got/had it done?
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Hi, I need to deactivate the passenger side airbag on my car in order to take my son in his car seat, but not sure what the options are.
Porsche will fit a key activated switch but it costs c£450!!!
i see some companies sell a seatbelt like device:
http://www.porscheshop.co.uk/acatalog/porsche_baby...
has anyone else had this done, or know what options are available?
Tks
Porsche will fit a key activated switch but it costs c£450!!!
i see some companies sell a seatbelt like device:
http://www.porscheshop.co.uk/acatalog/porsche_baby...
has anyone else had this done, or know what options are available?
Tks
eBay get a deactivation bar for about £70- may have to keep an eye out they do come up. Then cost between £35 & £70 to fit and programme ecu by an independant - I give a range as I've done it with a 986 and 996 with different indy's. Hope that helps, oh and you also have to get extended seat bolts for the deactivation bar, may come with, if not about £10.
Also buy a plug from Porsche shop, handy as it gives you flexibility with seats, doesn't just have to be Porsche.
Also buy a plug from Porsche shop, handy as it gives you flexibility with seats, doesn't just have to be Porsche.
The kit comes with the switch/lock AND the isofix-strut for the passener seat. As far as I remember, the kit from Porsche was less than 100 €. What makes fitting so expensive ist the strut fitment to the seat (needs to be disassembled). The switch alone is a 2hr job (only because the warning light needs fitting in the centre console) plus PIWIS coding. Switch is easily done the diy way - if your child seat can also be retained by the seat belt only you don't need the isofix - money saved.
noneedtolift said:
The kit comes with the switch/lock AND the isofix-strut for the passener seat. As far as I remember, the kit from Porsche was less than 100 €. What makes fitting so expensive ist the strut fitment to the seat (needs to be disassembled). The switch alone is a 2hr job (only because the warning light needs fitting in the centre console) plus PIWIS coding. Switch is easily done the diy way - if your child seat can also be retained by the seat belt only you don't need the isofix - money saved.
My seats are the Carbon Buckets so I don't think the isofix option is possible?...If you have the non-reclining ones, than no, it's not an option. But as I've said you don't need it for the pass. airbag off lock/switch to work - at the end all that counts is that you hav a childs seat that fits (and can be fastened using the seat belt only) and that you can switch the bag off! Just bin the isofix strut that comes with the kit.
BTW I installed the kit on a 2007 GT3RS with no problems. You just need the OPC to activate the option.
BTW I installed the kit on a 2007 GT3RS with no problems. You just need the OPC to activate the option.
noneedtolift said:
If you have the non-reclining ones, than no, it's not an option. But as I've said you don't need it for the pass. airbag off lock/switch to work - at the end all that counts is that you hav a childs seat that fits (and can be fastened using the seat belt only) and that you can switch the bag off! Just bin the isofix strut that comes with the kit.
BTW I installed the kit on a 2007 GT3RS with no problems. You just need the OPC to activate the option.
Does this mean its not possible to use the car set in the fixed bucket seat at all, even if the Airbag can be deactivated with the OEM switch? The seat fits in the bucket well.BTW I installed the kit on a 2007 GT3RS with no problems. You just need the OPC to activate the option.
noneedtolift said:
Hi Tom - yes you can use it, even with buckets.
You can fit the switch no problem, you just can't fit the isofix bar (hence you need a baby seat that can do without the isofix but use the seat belt instead). Done it to my RS and it works a treat.
the GT3 manual states not for use in Buckets seats... so a bit unsure...You can fit the switch no problem, you just can't fit the isofix bar (hence you need a baby seat that can do without the isofix but use the seat belt instead). Done it to my RS and it works a treat.
noneedtolift said:
The reason for the statement in the manual is that you can't fit the isofix bar to buckets, thats all!!! I fitted the switch and had my OPC activate the option in the ECU. Can take some pics if that makes you feel better.
Thanks I have all the reassurance I need now thanks. Car is booked in to Porsche Guildford next week to have it fitted.Gassing Station | Porsche General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff